If Adam and Eve had the musical prowess and dancing capabilities of the actors who portray them in “Children of Eden” — Ithaca College’s second main stage show this season — then maybe God would have been more lenient with his judgment.

Composed by Stephen Schwartz, “Children of Eden” blends lively dance numbers with heart-wrenching ballads to create the full range of emotions within a biblical story. Music director Brian DeMaris conducts the orchestra with ease, filling the Hoerner Theatre with Schwartz’s intricate scores.

Though “Children of Eden” is a loose retelling of the Book of Genesis, theatergoers don’t need to know anything about the scripture story to fully appreciate the performance. The plot is well developed and can also appeal to those who don’t believe in the stories of the Bible because of the tales’ application to life.

Early in the show, the audience is treated to a flawlessly synchronized number kept on tempo by on-point hand claps and pristine vocals. This occurs when Adam and Eve, played by seniors Michael Haller and Abbe Tanenbaum, respectively, name the animals of the Earth in the song “The Naming.”

The most scintillating moment in the show is when Eve is tempted by the snake to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Actors collectively move in unison to portray the snake and slither across the stage scantily clad in black leotards, top hats and leggings, always in perfect synchronization. Their contorted choreography is reminiscent of Bob Fosse’s Broadway classic “Chicago” and engages the audience, and Eve, into a seductive trap.

The cast is composed of many talented actors. In the first act, senior Alex Rolecek plays the role of Cain, the first son of Adam who accidentally kills his brother, Abel. He portrays the complex and corrupt character with authentic emotion and pure vocals.

In the second act, the role of Mama, played by junior Jessica Bennett, is expertly cast. She emanates soulful power, especially in the number “Ain’t it Good.” This gospel-inspired song makes the audience want to leap on stage and dance with the cast.

The second act begins with the lively song “Generations,” which is a mixture of many musical influences and types of choreography from around the world, blending African, Spanish and Indian themes.

The set for “Children of Eden” is grand in scale. The stage crew’s biggest achievement is Noah’s Ark, which crashes onto the stage at the beginning of Act 2. Dominating stage right, the ark is a colossal wood construction that serves as a shelter for Noah and company.

Noah’s Ark can be seen as a microcosm of the world. The diversity among the characters matches that of animals aboard.

The only aspect that “Children of Eden” fails to deliver is humor. There are a few moments in the show that imply a joke, yet the cast’s attempt to generate laughter falls flat almost every time.

Ultimately, the college has succeeded in delivering a Broadway-worthy production of “Children of Eden” that has the perfect balance of biblical references and modern-day drama.

“Children of Eden” is showing at 8 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday in the Hoerner Theatre.