The performance begins with the resurrection of Lazarus and continues on through the Triumphal Entry of Christ into Jerusalem on the day known as Palm Sunday. During the performance you will witness the significant events leading to and including Christ’s crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension into Heaven.
You will see the colorful spectacle of the market place, the pageantry of the chariot and camel caravan, and the hustle and bustle of the crowds as they go about their daily activities. You may especially enjoy seeing the live animals on the streets of Jerusalem, the poignant healing, the angel rolling away the stone at the tomb, and the dramatic and exciting ascension of Jesus into the night sky.
Every effort has been made to be historically accurate and true to Holy Scriptures. The Play is performed on a 550-foot-wide, multilevel stage in an outdoor amphitheater which has 4,100 individual seats with comfortable backrests.
According to the Institute of Outdoor Drama in Greenville, North Carolina, The Great Passion Play™ is the number one attended outdoor drama in America. Since its opening in July of 1968, over 8 million people have enjoyed this portrayal of The Greatest Story Ever Told. Hundreds of actors and actresses, live animals, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting create an unforgettable experience for you under the stars.
The Holy Land
The Holy Land Tour is not like anything you have ever experienced. Walking through a life-sized replica of the Eastern Gate in Jerusalem into an authentic Marketplace, you will feel as if you are in the actual Holy Land. Talk with Biblical craftspeople and characters and even witness Jesus walk on water. Tours from 12:00pm to 3:45pm on days of Play performances (after August 15 from 11:00am to 2:45pm). Tours also given ALL YEAR LONG by reservation.
Bible Muesum
With over 6,000 Bibles in 625 languages and dialects, along with a large collection of parchments, the Bible Museum is one of the most impressive of its kind. Among the most important artifacts include: an original 1611 King James Bible, a page of the Gutenberg Bible, an 1898 Bible signed by all of the original Gideon's ( the only one of its kind), the first Cherokee Bible, and numerous others. Open every day before the Play from 9:00am-8:00pm (after August 15 until 7:00pm). Open on non-playdays from 9:00am-5:00pm.
Sacred Arts Museum
With pieces dating back to the ninth century, the Sacred Arts Museum features a diverse mix of artistic mediums portraying Christ and the Christian life. In fact, there are over 1,000 works of art in 64 different forms, making it one if the most expansive collections of Christ-centered art. Open every day before the Play from 12:00am-8:00pm (after August 15 until 7:00pm).
Christ of the Ozarks: Free to See!
The Christ of the Ozarks stands 67 feet tall. Since 1967 the 7-story giant memorial statue has overlooked the Victorian Village of Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
2023 Play Season
Don't miss all of the other free events on the grounds including the Berlin Wall, the Church in the Grove, Noah's Ark Park Petting Zoo, gift shops, History Museum, David the Shepherd, and the Potter.
