MANSFIELD, PA- Mansfield University will present Children of Eden
on March 19-22 at Steadman Theatre.
Based on the book by John Caird, and the music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz, Children of Eden is a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith, not to mention centuries of unresolved family business.
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.”
Professor Sheryl Monkelien is music director, O. David Deitz, a 1974 Mansfield graduate, stage director, and 1993 MU graduate Peter Davis is technical director. Also assisting are MU alumnus Derek Keifer ’11, lights and Brandon Russell ’14, sound.
For a full cast list and more information on the production, including ordering tickets online, go to mansfield.edu/theatre/performances/children-of-eden
Performances will be Thursday, March 19, Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students. They can be purchased online or at the door one hour before performances. MU students with valid ID will be admitted free.
Because the show is in Steadman Theatre, due to the renovation of Straughn Hall, patrons are urged to purchase tickets in advance.
The box office in Steadman Theatre will be open daily during the week of the show from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online or by calling (570)662-4711.
Children of Eden is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
The production is funded in part through student activity fees.