Published on Jan 19, 2026

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Genre: Drama

Dates: December 23-27, 2026

Venue: Tianqiao Performing Arts Center

Prices: 180, 280, 480, 580, 780, 980, 1080

Features: A stage journey about time, choices and life, Germen original musical Einstein - A Matter of Time will be stage in Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts center from December 23rd-27th, 2026.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Einstein - A Matter of Time is jointly created by celebrated composer Frank Wildhorn and librettist, director and lyricist Gil Mehmert.

Rooted in the real life of Albert Einstein, the musical revisits his struggles, his pursuit of truth and his philosophical reflections. A brand-new original German musical, it will premiere in Beijing at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center Grand Theatre from December 23 to 27, 2026, for six performances.

Synopsis

In 1896, young Albert Einstein enters the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich. While studying physics, he falls in love with Mileva Marić. During his years at the patent office, Einstein gradually develops his theory of relativity. His marriage and academic life fall into conflict between ideals and reality.

When war breaks out, he clashes with the academic world over his anti-war stance. In hardship, he completes the derivation of general relativity, which is later confirmed by astronomical observation. While fame grows, he becomes the target of nationalists. Years later, forced into exile in the United States, Einstein looks back on every step he has taken as he lectures in Princeton, reflecting on the lifelong questions he pursued.

Three Reasons to Watch

1. Award-winning Excellence

4 wins & 8 nominations for the 2025 German Musical Theatre Prize
The German Musical Theatre Prize (Deutscher Musical Theater Preis) is a prestigious professional award in Germany’s musical theatre scene. Judged by the German Musical Academy and professional critics, it honours outstanding artistic achievements in musical theatre, covering performance, music, stage design, lighting, sound and other creative categories.

Einstein - A Matter of Time had its world premiere in 2025. It received 8 nominations for the 2025 German Musical Theatre Prize and won 4: Best Male Lead, Best Female Lead, Best Supporting Actor, Best Stage Design. It was also shortlisted for Best Musical, Best Musical Performance, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design.

From acting to stage design, music, lighting and sound, Einstein - A Matter of Time has been recognised by German musical professionals. The awards span performance and visual stage craft, testifying to its superb production quality.

2. Masterful Score

Frank Wildhorn × Gil Mehmert
Famed composer Frank Wildhorn joins forces with German director, librettist and musical creator Gil Mehmert. Both creators boast deep international musical theatre experience and expertise in German-language musical production, laying a foundation for Einstein - A Matter of Time that balances global vision and authentic German style.

Frank Wildhorn and Gil Mehmert craft a distinct musical language. They depict Einstein’s life journey, inner world and the social shifts of the 19th and 20th centuries through theatre. Frank Wildhorn excels at shaping characters with dramatic tension and lyrical power. His works including Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Dracula have been staged worldwide. Partnering with Gil Mehmert, who serves as director, librettist and lyricist, he translates scientific ideas, human fate and dramatic storytelling into music, turning Einstein’s intellectual quest and life choices into tangible, audible stage language.

Science steps into musical theatre — thoughts beyond formulas now have a voice on stage.

3. German Original Production

European powerhouse cast, showcasing the charm of German musical theatre
Andreas Bieber is a celebrated name in German musical theatre. He has starred in major German musical productions such as Romeo & Juliet, Elisabeth, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Rebecca, The Count of Monte Cristo. Kristin Becker led productions like Ludwig² and Pope Joan, and appeared in original German musicals including Sissi, The Phantom of the Opera, Dance of the Vampires, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Mozart!, Madame X.

These two seasoned performers bring profound European musical theatre experience and deliver a powerful performance on the Beijing stage.

This production marks its China premiere. It brings the language, performance and musical traditions of German musical theatre to Beijing, offering audiences an authentic German-language musical experience.

Tickets for Germen Original Musical Einstein - A Matter of Time are Available now!