The premiere of the original Slovak musical Müller – Life in two moves, which took place on Friday 27 March in the Nová scéna Theatre, Minister Martina Šimkovičová did not miss it either. The production is inspired by the life and work of this mega-successful singer, lyricist and composer, who has become the voice of generations. Richard Müller is also among the most popular performers of the head of the department of culture. She admitted it in an interview for the portal
“I love his songs and lyrics and it made this show even more powerful. It was not easy and I asked the director if he agreed with the whole scenario. She said yes, he had it available. It was a probe into his soul,” assessed the minister.
“It definitely takes a lot of courage. I’m actually slightly shocked that he let the public so deeply into his inner world, including his family, because it was about his ex-wife and children,” Šimkovičová added.
The singer’s honest reaction to the musical
The idea to create a production about the life of Müller arose before two years. “When Rišo said yes, I approached the director, Mr. Polák, to return to the musical stage and do this project. I was very pleased when he said yes. I knew that the musical could have a different form, I am very satisfied with the result,” General Director Ingrid Fašiangová told TASR after the premiere.
“It was a certain anxiety for a while, because my life was not as straightforward and unambiguous as it might seem, but on the other hand, I am aware that presenting something that is not true is not worth it,” singer Richard Müller added.
The author and director of the musical is Roman Polák, the dramaturg Andrea Bučko, the musical staged the musical by Ľubomír Dolný, the set was designed by Juraj Poliak, the costumes by Pavol Dendis, the choreographer is Stanislava Vlk Vlčeková and the choir master Iveta Weis Viskupová. Lukáš Pišta played the role of Richard, Dárius Kočí and Patrik Vyskočil alternated in the role of companion, Pavol Topoľský played the father, Soňa Norisová and Lucia Vráblicová alternated the mother.
The musical will feature 25 older and newer songs, selected by dramaturg Andrea Bučko together with director Roman Polák, among which there are no shortage of hits Two puff cigarette, Making love in the rain, Why you people XX. century, Ball March, Slovak Tango, LSD, Dočista, Tlaková níž or, finally, Peace, Peace and Humility.
He created hits that are sung by generations
Richard Müller is one of the most famous personalities of the Slovak music scene. He is a singer with an unmistakable voice and a lyricist who sang his feelings, thoughts and opinions in his songs. His compositions are sung by generations. He has been active on the scene since the 1980s – first as a member of the band Banquet, later as an extremely successful solo performer.
He has three dozen released albums and compilationsthe latest Slovenská strela with the group Banket is nominated for the Czech Academy of Popular Music Anděl 2025 award in the category of best Slovak album.
