Children Of Eden JR.

Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in a new adaptation of Stephen Schwartz’s epic and heartfelt 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 musical, Children of Eden JR. has plenty of roles and life lessons for everyone.

Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. As generations pass, faith and loyalty are tested, but the bonds of family and love remain strong.

This moving, foot-stomping musical is perfect for a large cast. Children of Eden JR. is a wonderful show for faith-based groups looking for a large-scale pageant with sweeping music.

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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

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
6 min 53 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

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

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
IN THE BEGINNING

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
CHORUS (FEATURED SOLOS)

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
6 min 40 sec

Music by
SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN

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

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$125

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
BRUCE COUGHLIN & MARTY ESKINE

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

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
12 min 4 sec

Music by
SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
BRUCE COUGHLIN & MARTIN ERSKINE

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

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
SPARK OF CREATION

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
STRANGER TO THE RAIN

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
5 min 15 sec

Music by
Stephen Schwartz

Lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz

Instrumentation
1 Reed 1 (Flute), 1 Reed 2 (Tacet), 1 Reed 3 (Oboe), 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard 1, 1 Keyboard 2, 1 Keyboard 3, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, 2 Guitars, 2 Cello, 1 Bass, 1 Full Score, 3 Piano-Conductor Scores

Show Essentials

Book by

John Caird

Music and Lyrics by

Stephen Schwartz

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Songs

Let There Be

Father's Greeting

The Naming

Grateful Children

Perfect

The Spark of Creation

In Pursuit of Excellence - Part 1

In Pursuit of Excellence - Part 3

The End of A Perfect Day

Childhood’s End

A World Without You

The Expulsion

Wasteland/Wilderness Family

Close To Home

The Spark Of Creation – Reprise

Lost In The Wilderness

Lost In The Wilderness – Reprise

Clash Of The Generations

Death Of Abel

The Mark Of Cain

Children Of Eden

Generations

A Piece Of Eight

Noah’s Lullaby

Stranger To The Rain

In Whatever Time We Have

The Flood/What Is He Waiting For

Sailor Of The Skies

The Hardest Part Of Love

The Hour Of Darkness

Ain’t It Good

In The Beginning

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