| The Promise | |
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| Music | Gary Rhodes and various |
| Lyrics | Various |
| Book | Jan Dargatz (with additional dialogue and Music by Chuck King in the Glen Rose production) |
| Basis | The Bible |
| Productions | 1989 Glen Rose, Texas |
The Promise is a musical drama with a book by Jan Dargatz (with additional dialogue by Chuck King) and lyrics and music by various songwriters (several arranged by Gary Rhodes and also by current Director Chuck King) based on biblical texts. The musical follows the life of Jesus Christ, including his birth, life, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. The musical score is in the style of Christian pop music.
The piece is performed outdoors and originated in 1989 in Glen Rose, Texas, where it is still performed on a large scale each year. The work has enjoyed a number of other productions in the United States and around the world.