Children of Eden is a musical by Stephen Schwartz that explores themes of family, love, and free will through the biblical stories of Genesis. The first act follows the story of Adam and Eve, created by the all-powerful Father. Despite living in paradise, Eve’s curiosity leads her to eat the forbidden fruit, and she and Adam are cast out of the Garden of Eden. They struggle to build a life in the harsh outside world, raising their sons, Cain and Abel. When Cain’s longing for independence turns to tragedy, the family is forever fractured, leaving Father heartbroken over humanity’s growing disobedience.

The second act shifts to the story of Noah and the flood, where Father instructs Noah to build an ark and save the animals. Noah’s faith is tested when his son Japheth defies tradition by falling in love with the servant Yonah, a descendant of Cain. As the floodwaters rise, Noah must choose between following Father’s strict commands or embracing love and forgiveness. With sweeping melodies and heartfelt storytelling, Children of Eden is a deeply moving musical that reimagines the age-old struggle between obedience and self-discovery, ultimately celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.