A Brand New Musical

A powerful new musical, The Man Who Saw Heaven, will premiere in Vancouver this November, showcasing the life and mission of Joseph Smith, the founder and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Performed by talented local artists, this production promises to be an inspiring event for audiences of all ages 5 and up.

Performances will be held on November 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th, 2025 at The Vancouver North Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Man Who Saw Heaven brings together inspiring music, meaningful storytelling, and the creativity of our own Vancouver community. Whether you’re familiar with Joseph Smith’s story or hearing it for the first time, this production offers a fresh and uplifting way to experience history, faith, and hope through the scope of live musical theater.

The show features an entirely original score performed by a cast of local singers and actors from the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR areas, many of whom have long histories in community theater, church music, and the performing arts. We invite audiences to experience history, faith, and music brought to life on stage in a uniquely local production.

The Man Who Saw Heaven

Program

Act 1

CHAPTER 1: They Have Killed Him

  1. Just This Time
  2. Carthage
  3. Sorrow No More
  4. A Poor Wayfaring Man
  5. Joseph The Prophet

CHAPTER 2: An Unusual Excitement

  1. No In-between
  2. War of Words
  3. Oh Mother, Father
  4. Alvin & Joseph
  5. Distracted

CHAPTER 3: Truth and Lies

  1. A Pillar of Light
  2. I Saw God
  3. If You Were Me

CHAPTER 4: When All Is Dark

  1. The Calling
  2. Now All Is Dark
  3. When The Light Comes In

CHAPTER 5: Come To Zion

  1. Never To Be Forgotten
  2. Israel Israel God Is Calling
  3. No Unhallowed Hand

Act 2

CHAPTER 6: Where Art Thou?

  1. Removed From The State
  2. Why How and When
  3. What Are You Gonna Do?
  4. My Jesus
  5. In The Pit
  6. I’m All Done

CHAPTER 7: A Beautiful Place

  1. The British Saints
  2. Here In Nauvoo
  3. John C. Bennett
  4. Alvin Is Not Dead
  5. Take Me Down To The River
  6. Stay By His Side

CHAPTER 8: Lamb to the Slaughter

  1. Bennett, Hyrum & Presidential Campaign
  2. What Are You Gonna Do (reprise)
  3. The Rocky Mountains
  4. Abandon My People
  5. Next To You, Brother
  6. A Cry When Out

CHAPTER 9: Walk By Faith

  1. My Everything
  2. How Did She Do It?
  3. The Living Christ
  4. This I Know