Children of Eden

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Caird
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby

Songlist

Let There Be
The Naming
Grateful Children
Father’s Day
The Spark Of Creation
In Pursuit Of Excellence
A World Without You
The Expulsion
Wasteland
Lost In The Wilderness
Close To Home
A Ring Of Stones
Children Of Eden
Generations
A Piece Of Eight
The Return Of The Animals
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
Ain’t It Good
In The Beginning

Synopsis

Based on the first 9 ½ chapters of The Book of Genesis, CHILDREN OF EDEN is about the age-old conflict of parents and children through the generations, first Father (God) with Adam and Eve, then Adam and Eve with their sons Cain and Able, and finally Noah and his family.

Recordings

Children of Eden Highlights
Children of Eden American Premiere Recording

Resources

Q&A about COE
Q&A about the songs for COE
Q&A for prospective directors of COE
Q&A for prospective Musicians in COE
Q&A for prospective Performers in COE
Stephen Schwartz Fan Site