The world premiere of TO THE RESCUE will be June 13th (8pm) and June 14th (2pm and 8pm), 2008 at the Finneytown Performing Arts Center in Cincinnati, OH. To reserve tickets for $10.00 each, go to the Tickets page of this website.
TO THE RESCUE is a brand new Christian musical by David Cain and Scott Cain. It’s appropriate for adults and older children alike. The show contains an intriguing original story, interesting characters, and wonderful songs. To The Rescue will challenge believers to live more faithful lives and will introduce non-Christians to the gospel. The writers were very careful to create a show that maintained Biblical and theological integrity, while also meeting the high standards of musical theater composition (avoiding false rhymes and misplaced musical accents in songs, full character and story development). They involved many pastors and theater professionals in the fine tuning of the show.
The story follows five strangers who get stuck in an elevator in a New York City skyscraper. Two angels come to their rescue and transport them to Central Park. The angels assist the five in understanding their purpose in life and how to live out their faith to the fullest. The piece focuses on helping Christians to serve the Lord, share the Gospel, live out the forgiveness found in Jesus, use their God-given gifts for His glory, and worship God in everything they do. A clear message of salvation is also presented that’s sure to move many to find the new life that’s found in Jesus. The writing of the show was inspired by, but is not specifically based on, the book The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. The song styles include traditional musical theater showtunes, contemporary Christian music, and even a blues number. This musical provides its fair share of witty comedy and fun moments, but also deals with some serious issues facing Christians today. The ending of the show truly demonstrates the impact of a Christian faith on the world today in a real and powerful way.