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Science Icons Boldly Produce Galileo Musical
22 Oct
Summary
- Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, and Mae Jemison are co-producers.
- The musical explores Galileo's fight against dogma.
- It opens November 10 at the Shubert Theatre.
Broadway's new musical, 'Galileo,' boasts an impressive roster of co-producers: celebrated scientists Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, and Dr. Mae Jemison. Lead producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch, and Jordan Roth announced their involvement, emphasizing a shared passion for science and education.
Dr. Jemison, a former NASA astronaut, and Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium, join educator and television host Bill Nye in this unique collaboration between science and the arts. Their involvement aims to spark curiosity and inspire wonder, connecting scientific principles with artistic expression on the Broadway stage.
The musical, starring Raúl Esparza as the titular astronomer, delves into Galileo's challenges as his celestial observations clashed with earthly dogma. It previews at the Shubert Theatre starting November 10, with its official opening night scheduled for December 6.
"Galileo's story reminds us that scientific discovery begins with the courage to question," stated the producers. The show promises to illuminate Galileo's humanity, his scientific legacy, and his enduring fight for truth.
