Children of Eden

Children of Eden
Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical.



From musical theatre greats, Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! An expansive and ambitious musical, the original production used a cast of sixty.

Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet. but inspiring. message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."

A large cast is needed to take on the story of the Old Testament in this moving, foot-stomping musical. Children of Eden is a wonderful show for faith-based groups looking for a large-scaled pageant with sweeping music.

Concert Selections for Children of Eden

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • AIN'T IT GOOD
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    Am
    Estimated duration
    4 min 13 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Bass, 2 Guitars, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 20 Piano-Conductor Score, 1 Full Score

  • GENERATIONS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • IN THE BEGINNING
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin, Martin Erskine
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    Chorus (with Featured Solos)
    Starting Key
    E♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Woodwind(Flute), 1 Woodwind 2(Clarinet), 1 Woodwind 3(Oboe), 1 Horn, 1 Guitar 1(Acoustic), 1 Guitar 2(Acoustic), 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Drum(Sus Cymb, Snare drum, Crash cymb), 2 Percussion(Vibes, Timp, Bell tree, Glock, Crotales, Sus cymb), 1 Keyboard 1(Harp), 1 Keyboard 2(Strings), 1 Keyboard 3(Electric piano), 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus books

  • IN WHATEVER TIME WE HAVE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $125
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin & Marty Eskine
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    3 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 2 Guitars, 1 Horn, 3 Keyboards, 2 Percussion, 1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Oboe, 1 Drum, 1 Full Score, 4 Piano Conductor Scores

  • LET THERE BE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin, Martin Erskine
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Male) and Chorus
    Starting Key
    C
    Estimated duration
    7 min 24 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Wood Wind 1(Flute), 1 Wood Wind 2(Clarinet), 1 Wood Wind 3(Oboe), 1 Horn, 1 Guitar 1, 1 Guitar 2(Electric), 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Drum(Sus cymb, Wood block, Drum set, Dumbek, Anklung), 2 Percussion(Xylo, Tam tam, Vibes, Mark tree, Timp, Marimba, Sus cymb, Crotales, Glock, Wood block), 1 Keyboard 1(Piano), 1 Keyboard 2(Sust String pad), 1 Keyboard 3(Rhodes), 2 Piano/Conductor, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus books

  • LOST IN THE WILDERNESS
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • SPARK OF CREATION
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • STRANGER TO THE RAIN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Lyrics by
    Stephen Schwartz
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin & Martin Erskine
    show more...
    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    3 min 15 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE; (3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) REED 1: Flute; (1x) REED 2: Tacet; (1x) REED 3: Oboe; (1x) HORN; (1x) KEYBOARD 1; (1x) KEYBOARD 2; (1x) KEYBOARD 3; (1x) GUITAR 1: Acoustic; (1x) GUITAR 2: Acoustic, Electric; (1x) DRUMS; (2x) PERCUSSION: Cabasa; (2x) CELLO; (1x) BASS: Electric

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Facilitate cueing, blocking and all of your production needs with this customizable copy of the libretto. 

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Questions & Answers

October 25, 2018
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Related shows or resources: Children of Eden
Orchestration of the Symphonic Version

Is this available for rent? I'd like to do it with the full symphonic orchestration.

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October 23, 2018
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Related shows or resources: Catch Me If You Can, Children of Eden, Les Misérables
Rights for Video Production

Hi. I am writing a web series in which people audition for a show with different music theatre songs. They are only ver short excerpts, but I am not sure how video rights work or how to acquire them. Any advice or people to contact?

Thank you. 

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Related shows or resources: Aida, Children of Eden, Next to Normal
concert version

Good morning,

I am curious as to how I would license a property in order to perform a concert version of a show. I am considering doing a concert version of a show as a fundraiser during the 2018-19 school year. 

 

Thank you

 

Dave Twiss

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September 20, 2016
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Using a song for a festival
I have a student auditioning for the California Youth in Theatre Day, and she'd like to perform the song "The Spark of Creation" from CHILDREN OF EDEN. Do we have to pay royalties for her to perform this song? It's not a paid performance, nor is she paid to perform. It's simply a day a the California State Capital where our legislature recognizes the power and need for Theatre Education in our schools.
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