Telling the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain, Abel and Noah's Ark, “Children Of Eden” has a powerful score that both moves and inspires as it explores the themes of personal responsibility, rebellion, intellectual independence and overcoming family dysfunctions.

One pitfall about Bible-based musicals is they don't hold any plot surprises for most of us. The stories are so often told. The conclusions are so well known. So it is for the main characters Adam, Eve and Noah of “Children of Eden.” But what is explored in this story is a plain and evident connection between these storied figures and the people they might have been when seen by this modern world and its cynicism and belief systems.

“Children Of Eden” explores what these people might have felt as they are changed by love, loss and lessons in life. This is a musical about a family, an extended family, a human family we all belong to, in a world we all share.

Presented by the Boothbay Playhouse, shows are August 7-9, 13-16, 19-20 at 8 p.m. with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Aug. 17.

Tickets are $23/adults and $19/children 17 years old or younger. Tickets can be purchased at the Boothbay Playhouse box office at 275 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, or by calling 207-633-3379.