From April 11th to the 13th, a special musical called “Eternal Life” (His Creation Performing Art), produced by Korean stage artists and performers will be shown for the Holy Week and Easter. The musical “Eternal Life 2014 Redemption” is a performance featuring the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the redemption of humanity from sin. The musical also touches on themes of hardship, death, forgiveness and revival.
This is the third time “Eternal Life” is holding a three-day performace and the theaters will be providing English subtitles for second generation Korean Americans to watch with their families. In addition, Christians of diverse ethnical backgrounds will be able to enjoy the performance with other members of the American community. “Eternal Life 2014” is the first Korean musical to target such a diverse audience.
“Eternal Life” was first performed in 2012 and by 2013 it was viewed by over 6,500 people during its three-day performances every year. In total over 10,000 viewers came to see the musical. Elementary school students to senior citizens were able to enjoy the show with their families and friends.
The ministry that was in charge of the production of “Eternal Life” is “His Creation Performing Art”, a Christian organization that was formed by people of musical and theatrical talent from over 10 different churches. It has been carrying out active ministry through their performing arts for 11 years now. Some of the members have rather impressive resumes, such as rookie CCM singer Janet Lee, and one of LA’s best gospel singers, Sunyoung Park.
The synopsis of the musical starts with the coming of Christ as a man, who eventually meets his death while humanity is at its lowest and most corrupt state. Though he bore all the sins of mankind and offered himself as an offering of repentance, we learn that he is in fact the Son of God and defeated death itself. The director, Hyun-chul Kim, explained he used the 4 Gospel books as the basis of the plot while writing the script.
The musical is around 2 hours long, and is appropriate for all viewers.
Eternal Life 2014
