Nuremberg celebrates Max Morlock: City musical from November in the Heilig-Geist-Saal!

Nuremberg celebrates Max Morlock: City musical from November in the Heilig-Geist-Saal!

A very special musical will celebrate its premiere in Nuremberg: “Our Maxl – the Max Morlock Musical”. From November 29, 2025 to January 18, 2026, the life story of the legendary kicker Max Morlock will be performed in the Heilig-Geist-Saal and is intended to touch the hearts of the audience. Max Morlock, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, will be honored posthumously as a local hero, whose career from street footballer to world champion represents an emotional journey through time through the history of Nuremberg. The t-online reports on the collaboration with 1. FC Nürnberg and the patronage of Prime Minister Markus Söder, which accompany this venerable occasion.

The musical, which is directed by Silvia Ferstl, is based on an idea by Dirk Skaper. The creative team consists of experienced talents, including the authors Cornelia Wagner and Dirk Skaper as well as the composer and lyricist Verena Guido. News from the Stadtmusical confirms that the choreography, costumes and stage design were also designed by top-class experts. Those interested can look forward to an extensive ensemble that consists both nationally and from the cold homeland in Nuremberg.

A thematic experience

“Our Maxl” promises more than just a look at football; it is presented as a musical journey through several decades. City tours on the history of the club and Max Morlock are now also planned, which will be led by the well-known personalities Bernd Siegler and Günther Koch. The football commentator also contributes nostalgic sound contributions to the musical, which round off the overall picture. This is also seen as an occasion to celebrate the cultural landscape and connection to sport in Nuremberg.

The Holy Spirit Hall, which has been an important location for cultural events in the city since it reopened in 2011, will be the setting for this promising production. With enough space for rehearsals and concerts of the Nuremberg University of Music, this hall is perfect for the performance of a musical highlight. This highlights the importance of the Holy Spirit House as a cultural center in the region. Exhibitions and the preservation of customs come to life on site.

Tickets and prizes

Fans and interested parties can already look forward to tickets, which are available at prices starting at 20 euros. The Reservix offers an easy booking option and gives a first impression of the musical through a trailer on YouTube. It seems that enthusiasm for the story of Morlock and the associated journey through sports history is very popular.

Considering the upcoming celebrations and the fact that the city has the Musicalnetzwerk Nürnberg e.V. as a strong partner, it can be said with certainty that “Our Maxl” will be another brilliant part of the Nuremberg theater landscape. As the people of Nuremberg experience the year 2025, they can certainly look forward to many emotions and memories that the musical will carry into the hearts of the audience.