Musical: Einstein - A Matter of Time

About the Show

The musical Einstein - A Matter of Time is a joint creation of composer Frank Wildhorn and director-playwright Gil Mehmert. Based on the real life of Albert Einstein, the work traces his journey of intellectual pursuit, offering a portrait of the great scientist's thoughts, doubts, and moments of transcendence. As a new original German-language musical, the production had its premiere in March 2025, earning widespread acclaim from both critics and audiences. In December 2026, this production will make its Chinese debut at the Shanghai Culture Square, embarking on a journey through time and bringing to the stage the relentless quest of a scientific giant.

Synopsis

In 1896, the young Albert Einstein entered the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. He fell in love with Mileva Marić, who shared his pursuit of scientific truth. While working at the patent office, he proposed the theory of relativity. However, his marriage grew strained amid the tension between academic ambition and everyday life. When World War I broke out, his anti-war stance led him to break with the academic community. In isolation, he completed the general theory of relativity, which was later confirmed by a solar eclipse. As his fame reached its height, he also became a target for nationalists. Years later, Einstein was forced into exile in the United States. In the lecture halls at Princeton, he looked back on his journey and reflected on the meaning of his lifelong pursuit.

Creatives

Music: Frank Wildhorn

Book: Gil Mehmert

Lyrics: Frank Ramond, Gil Mehmert

Arrangements & Orchestration: Koen Schoots

Musical Director: Koen Schoots

Director: Gil Mehmert

Choreographer: Melissa King