When does Titanic – The Musical take place in Mainz?

The performance takes place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Where will Titanic – The Musical be performed?

The performance will be held at the Main Hall of the Mainzer State Theater at Gutenbergplatz 7 in 55116 Mainz.

Who wrote the musical Titanic?

The book is by Peter Stone, music and lyrics are by Maury Yeston. The German version was created by Wolfgang Adenberg.

Who is responsible for the artistic direction of the Mainz production?

The musical direction is led by Samuel Hogarth. Direction is by Nick Westbrock. Set, costumes, choreography, and dramaturgy are handled by Marvin Ott, Constanze Müller, Michaela Thiel, and Elena Garcia Fernandez.

What is Titanic – The Musical about?

The musical tells the story of the Titanic's maiden voyage, the hopes and social contrasts on board, and the tragic sinking of the ship.

What are the ticket prices for the performance?

The specific individual ticket prices for this performance are currently not listed. The Mainzer State Theater provides information about ticket sales and price groups on its official ticket page.

Experience Titanic live: A grand musical between departure, sound power, and human tragedy

Name: Musical - Titanic
Start: 2026-11-29T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-29T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Staatstheater Mainz

Titanic: A grand musical about departure, power, and human destinies

On Sunday, November 29, 2026, the stage of the Mainzer State Theater will open for Titanic – The Musical. Maury Yeston's music and Peter Stone's book tell not only of the sinking of a legendary ship but of the people on board: their hopes, social boundaries, dreams, and decisions.

A journey between euphoria and abyss

On April 9, 1912, the maiden voyage of the Titanic begins. More than 2,000 passengers board, separated by class and united by the expectation of a new world. Designer Thomas Andrews looks proudly at his technical masterpiece, while the captain and owner push the ship faster across the Atlantic.

The dramaturgy leads from the brilliance of departure into the oppressive foreshadowing of catastrophe. The musical unfolds a multi-voiced panorama of society, where numerous individual fates stand side by side. It is precisely this choral structure that clearly distinguishes the work from the well-known film version: Not a single love story dominates, but the grand human tableau.

Musical theater with orchestral power

The music of Maury Yeston combines Broadway tradition with symphonic expansiveness. On stage, festive salons, engine rooms, decks, and the dark expanse of the Atlantic come together. Set design, costumes, and choreography condense the social order of the ship into a sensually experienceable theater space.

The musical direction is taken by Samuel Hogarth, and the direction comes from Nick Westbrock. Marvin Ott designs the set, Constanze Müller the costumes, Michaela Thiel the choreography, and Elena Garcia Fernandez the dramaturgy. Thus, a stage experience emerges that intertwines technical fascination with human vulnerability.

An award-winning musical about a society in exceptional circumstances

Titanic has been awarded several Tony Awards, including for Best Musical, Best Score, and Best Book. The focus is not only on the dramatic events of the night but also on questions of responsibility, class order, faith in progress, and solidarity.

When the seemingly unsinkable world of steel, light, and music begins to sway, the stage spectacle transforms into an intense drama. The acoustics of the orchestra, the tension of the choral scenes, and the changing light moods create the atmosphere between festive expectation and icy threat.

Conclusion: A moving theater event in Mainz

The Mainzer State Theater presents Titanic – The Musical as a grand musical theater full of sound, movement, and dramatic heights. Visitors can expect a lavishly designed production about human dreams, societal differences, and the fragility of progress. Those who wish to experience the Titanic not just as a film icon but as a multi-layered stage spectacle should secure tickets for this musical evening live.