A new musical, “Mr Dynamite,” offers a fact-filled and deftly presented portrayal of Alfred Nobel’s life. The production delves into the complex character of the inventor of dynamite, dubbed the "merchant of death,” and his surprising ambition for world peace. The musical probes the question of how Nobel, famed for creating powerful explosives, came to envision “the greatest benefit to humanity.” According to a review by Johanna Paulsson in *Dagens Nyheter*, the show successfully navigates this paradox. The musical examines Nobel’s internal conflict and the motivations behind his pursuit of a more peaceful world. It presents a nuanced perspective on a historical figure often defined solely by his invention of dynamite.