Einstein! A Genius in Tumultuous Times

It’s Berlin 1914, a younger, pre-crazy-haired, Albert Einstein awaits news from an eclipse expedition that will prove his theory of general relativity. But Einstein is sent sideways in a world crumbling around him due to The Great War, a colleague trying to commandeer his theories, being isolated for his pacifist views, a wife who won't give him a divorce, his failing health, a huge scientific backlash, anti-Semitism, thoughts of suicide, his own self destructive genius and a young son fighting for his father's affections. Meanwhile, he comes up with a theory that changes the way we live our lives today.

EINSTEIN! is an inspirational and true story. Based on the 2007 release of 8,000 documents and three years of research-- writer and performer Jack Fry shares insight into Einstein's early life, a story that few people know. Among many things, this play highlights the trials we all face as individuals in a world that at times doesn't want us to succeed.

This show, told in extraordinary detail, sheds light on the triumph of the human spirit as we are witness to Destiny's hand pushing, pulling, and knocking Einstein about, at last giving birth to our modern technical age.

Told with humor and heart, Jack Fry breathes life into one of the most intriguing icons of all time. This is a multi-award winning and critically acclaimed show with over 25 consecutive sold-out shows at the Santa Monica Playhouse and is the longest, nonstop running show in Los Angeles since 2012.

It's truly the story that made his hair "crazy."