"Author John Caird and composer Stephen Schwartz have adapted the first nine chapters of Genesis into an enchanting family entertainment of splendor and sweep."
Variety
"Author John Caird and composer Stephen Schwartz have adapted the first nine chapters of Genesis into an enchanting family entertainment of splendor and sweep."
Variety
Why see Children of Eden?
Stephen Schwartz' most ambitious and impressive score
Cabrillo Music Theatre return with this brand-new family production of Children of Eden. Created by the minds behind Wicked, Godspell (Stephen Schwartz) and Les Miserables (John Caird). This little number takes it's que from the Bible's Book of Genesis, and includes the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah and his Ark and more. With beautiful music from one of Broadway's biggest lyricists, it's a wonderful exploration of parenthood and unconditional love.
Let There Be: The story of Children of Eden
Created in 1991, this joyous take on the classic fables has enjoyed numerous ammeter and professional revivals across the world. We start by exploring Adam and Eve's tenure in the glittering Garden of Eden, where falling for temptation from a saucy serpent has a disastrous effects on their lives and their relationship with the Father. Later we see the intricacies of rebellous Cain and his Abel before finally seeing Noah try to form a bond with his true-love seeking youngest son.