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LIVE ON STAGE: Children of Eden
About This Event
“Let there be light!”
In the beginning, Father created the heavens, the earth, and his children, Adam and Eve, who did not listen. Unwilling to resist temptation, they’re cast out of the garden of Eden. After many rebellious generations, their descendant Noah must save a chosen few from the flood when Father is Over It with most of mankind. Inspired by the Book of Genesis, this uplifting musical explores universal themes of family and forgiveness with hope and humor.
April 30 – May 17, 2026
Tickets on sale March 30
$35-$40 for adults / $17-$20 for ages 18 and younger
Rated G
Book by John Caird / Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz / Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby / Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ocala Gazette • Technology Concepts
In the beginning, Father created the heavens, the earth, and his children, Adam and Eve, who did not listen. Unwilling to resist temptation, they’re cast out of the garden of Eden. After many rebellious generations, their descendant Noah must save a chosen few from the flood when Father is Over It with most of mankind. Inspired by the Book of Genesis, this uplifting musical explores universal themes of family and forgiveness with hope and humor.
April 30 – May 17, 2026
Tickets on sale March 30
$35-$40 for adults / $17-$20 for ages 18 and younger
Rated G
Book by John Caird / Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz / Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby / Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Ocala Gazette • Technology Concepts
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Event info from ocalacivictheatre.com