Galileo Tickets at Schubert Theatre

Galileo Tickets: A New Rock Musical at the Shubert Theatre

Galileo is a new Broadway musical about the legendary astronomer who challenged the most powerful institution of his age, playing at the Shubert Theatre. With a book by Emmy winner Danny Strong and an original rock score by Michael Weiner and Zoe Sarnak, the show stars Raul Esparza in his first Broadway appearance in over 13 years.

The Story

In 17th-century Italy, Galileo Galilei makes astronomical discoveries that upend humanity's understanding of the universe, proving that the Earth revolves around the Sun. His findings put him on a collision course with the Catholic Church, which views his science as heresy. The musical dramatizes the tension between scientific truth and institutional power, exploring what it costs to stand by your convictions when the world demands you recant.

Cast and Creative Team

Directed by Michael Mayer, the cast features Raul Esparza as Galileo, with Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods. The production premiered at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2024 before its Broadway transfer. Danny Strong's book draws on historical record and dramatic imagination, while Weiner and Sarnak's score combines rock, classical, and contemporary musical styles.

Show Details

Previews begin November 10, 2026, with opening night December 6, 2026.

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