The musical will begin performances at the Shubert Theatre on the 10th November, with official opening night set for the 6th December.
Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming musical ‘Galileo’, inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei that will begin performances this November.
Joining the previously announced Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and Tony and Grammy Award nominee Joy Woods will be: Bradley Dean (Chess, The Phantom of the Opera), Jordon Lee Garcia, and Javier Muñoz (Hamilton, In the Heights). Additionally, Grammy Award winner Michael Park (Dear Evan Hansen, “Stranger Things”) will alternate as ‘Galileo Galilei’ at certain performances. Dean and Muñoz are reprising their roles from the pre-Broadway run at Berkeley Rep.
When luminary Galileo (four-time Tony Award® nominee RAÚL ESPARZA) peers into the heavens, what he sees challenges humanity’s understanding of the world. Unwilling to deny the truth, Galileo finds himself in a fight with the most powerful institution on Earth. As his trusted confidant Barberini (Drama Desk Award nominee JEREMY KUSHNIER) ascends to power, friendship leads to betrayal, and the dreams Galileo has envisioned for himself and for his brilliant daughter Virginia (Tony® nominee JOY WOODS) begin to slip away. Belief, ambition, and love pull the trio out of orbit, each confronting what they’re willing to sacrifice for what matters most.
The musical features a book by Danny Strong and an original score by Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner. Galileo will be directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer and choreographed by Tony Award nominee David Neumann.
Meanwhile, the creative team also includes: Brian Usifer (Music Supervision & Orchestrations), Rachel Hauck (Set Design), Susan Hilferty (Costume Design), Kevin Adams (Lighting Design), John Shivers (Sound Design), and Ethan Tobman (Video & Projection Design). Casting is by Jim Carnahan, CSA and Jason Thinger, CSA. Aurora Productions is the Production Manager, and ShowTown Theatricals is the General Manager.
To find out more visit: https://galileomusical.com/