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Galileo Musical Reaches for the Stars
29 May
Summary
- Musical about Galileo Galilei's revolutionary discoveries and struggles.
- Raúl Esparza stars in the title role, returning to Broadway.
- Performances begin November 10th at the Shubert Theatre.
A new musical, "Galileo," is preparing for its Broadway debut, celebrating the life of the maverick scientist Galileo Galilei. The show dramatizes his revolutionary astronomical discoveries and the challenges he faced defending them against a prominent religious authority.
Raúl Esparza takes on the titular role, his first Broadway appearance in over thirteen years. He is joined by Jeremy Kushnier and Tony Award nominee Joy Woods. The musical's creative team includes notable talents such as Brian Usifer for Music Supervision and Orchestrations, and Rachel Hauck for Set Design.
Performances are scheduled to begin on November 10th at the Shubert Theatre, with the official opening night set for December 6th. The production previously premiered at Berkeley Rep in 2024, where Esparza and Kushnier reprised their roles.
