SIGHT & SOUND PRESENTS: JOSHUA LIVE!
The story of Joshua is brought to life in this exciting musical.
Should You Watch It?
Yes! This live musical brings the story of Joshua to life. This exciting stage show features a well-written script, incredible stage effects, and beautiful songs that give this well-known story a new twist. While the musical faithfully retells the familiar Bible story, the songs and exciting stage design give it a fresh feel.
It retells the story of Joshua, starting from his journey out of Egypt with the rest of the Israelites, through their wandering in the desert, to the legendary battle of Jericho. Characters pray, stand strong in their faith, and share it with others who worship false gods. Those who worship false gods receive rebuke.
While many moments show characters doubting God’s goodness, those who stay faithful to God ultimately receive reward. The musical includes moral moments featuring strong family relationships and characters who show kindness to each other and share what they have to help others.
Parents, take note. The battle scenes don’t get graphic but still feel intense. Encounters with giants and scenes inside temples to false gods might frighten young children. You’ll also see light immorality: one character drinks too much, others call Rahab a prostitute, and the Israelites turn on each other as they argue over whether to keep faith in God.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESThis live musical performance vividly recounts Joshua and the Israelites' journey. It begins with Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and toward the Promised Land. The story follows the Israelites as they wander the desert and face tests of faith. As the years pass and the battles grow more dangerous, only one city stands between them and the Promised Land. As they prepare for battle, Joshua’s faith faces the ultimate test.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars mean this is about as good as this kind of production gets, transforming a familiar biblical account into a spectacular stage musical with powerful performances, catchy songs, and impressive visual effects.
The musical retells Joshua’s story, building toward the dramatic battle of Jericho. Catchy, well-written songs give this familiar Bible account a fresh feel, while the script explores the moments of doubt that Joshua and the Israelites face along the way. Their struggles add emotional depth, highlighting the challenge of trusting God when the future seems uncertain.
The visual effects also stand out. Traditional set pieces combine with a massive screen backdrop that transforms the stage into sweeping desert landscapes, bustling outdoor scenes, and battlefields filled with the illusion of towering armies. The seamless blend of physical sets and digital imagery creates an impressive sense of scale, making this biblical adventure feel larger than life.
The Worldview
This musical carries a strong Christian worldview. It retells the biblical story of Joshua, from the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt to his famous victory at Jericho. Characters pray, talk about their faith, and share it with anyone who wants to know God better.
Some characters doubt God, but the story rewards those who stay faithful. Some people also worship false gods, and the show rebukes them. Beyond the faith content, you’ll also find plenty of moral themes.
Joshua loves his wife and daughters deeply, and characters show real kindness to one another. For example, the Israelite spies share their food with Rahab. The message rings clear: God keeps His promises to those who trust Him.
As Joshua 21:45 (NIV) puts it, “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
A strong Christian worldview, as the show faithfully retells the story of a biblical character. Characters pray, talk about their faith, and share it with others. Some characters doubt their faith and worship false gods, but the story rebukes these choices, and God rewards those who stand strong in their faith. Moral moments also highlight family, such as the main character's love for his wife and daughters, and kindness toward others, such as when the Israelite spies share food with a woman who helps them.
Foul Language
No foul language
Violence
Some battle scenes with light action violence, as well as scenes with giants and temples for false gods that may frighten younger children
Sex
A character is described as a prostitute
Nudity
No nudity
Alcohol Use
A family member drinks to excess
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
No smoking or drug use
Miscellaneous Immorality
Characters bicker and are unkind to each other as they struggle with doubts about God's goodness.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
When things got difficult for the Israelites, many began doubting God and wishing they were back in Egpyt. Do you have any “Egypts” in your past that you are tempted to look back on when your own spiritual walk gets hard? Numbers 11:4-6
Rahab had heard many things about God before encountering the Israelites. How did hearing those stories turn her fear into active faith? Joshua 2:9-11
Before the battle of Jericho, Joshua meets a mysterious man with a drawn sword and asks, “Are you for us, or for our enemies?” The man replies, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord.” What does this tell us about assuming God is “on our side” versus making sure we are on His side? Joshua 5:13-14
The Final Word
JOSHUA LIVE! sets out to tell Joshua’s story with fresh energy, and it delivers. Gorgeous original songs and spectacular digital sets bring the walls of Jericho to life in a way your family won’t soon forget. Through it all, the show points every victory back to God and celebrates faith, family, and kindness. A few intense battles and moments of light immorality call for some discernment with little ones. Our answer: grab your tickets and bring the whole family along for the march.
