Tickets Now – Tickets are now on sale for “Galileo” on Broadway, starring Raúl Esparza in the title role for his first appearance in more than 13 years. The original musical begins performances on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre, with opening night set for December 6.
The silence before curtain call doesn’t last long for Raúl Esparza this time. Tickets are now on sale for “Galileo” on Broadway. and the moment is timed like a return should be: after more than 13 years away from the Broadway stage. he’s stepping into the title role of an original musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei.
Esparza will star alongside Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods. Performances begin on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre, with opening night set for December 6.
Michael Mayer will direct the production. Mayer is a Tony winner, and he’s also currently helming the Broadway revival of “Chess,” which features a new book written by Danny Strong. Strong wrote the book for “Galileo.” The musical’s original rock score is by Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner.
David Neumann is responsible for choreography. The production’s creative team includes Brian Usifer for music supervision and orchestrations. Tony winner Rachel Hauck for set design. Tony winner Susan Hilferty for costume design. and Tony winner Kevin Adams for lighting design. John Shivers is handling sound design. while Ethan Tobman is credited with video & projection design—work associated with Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and Beyoncé’s “Lemonade.”.
“Galileo” is built around the maverick scientist whose astronomical discoveries reshaped humanity’s understanding of the universe. The story turns when his breakthroughs spark controversy. forcing Galileo to defend his findings before what the show describes as the most powerful religious institution in the world.
Before it reaches Broadway, the musical has already tested its shape in front of audiences. It had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2024. Esparza also appeared in an earlier stage version: a one-performance reading led by him took place in June 2019 at the Susan Stein Shiva Theater in Poughkeepsie. New York.
Additional casting will be announced. Until then, the message from Broadway is clear: this return is not just about a star coming back. It’s about a scientific reckoning—with a blockbuster-sized creative team—arriving at the one stage where timing and controversy always travel together.
Galileo Raúl Esparza Broadway Shubert Theatre Michael Mayer Jeremy Kushnier Joy Woods Danny Strong Zoe Sarnak Michael Weiner
Shubert Theatre again? I swear every Broadway thing comes back to that place lol.
So is this like a concert or an actual play? The title makes me think space stuff but then I’m reading “religious institution” and I’m confused.
Raúl Esparza hasn’t been on Broadway in like 13 years and now he’s doing Galileo?? That’s random. Also didn’t he get in trouble or something? I might be mixing him up with another actor.
Opening night Dec 6 at the Shubert, cool. But why is it mentioning Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Beyoncé’s Lemonade in the video/projection part—does that mean the show is like music-themed? I’m probably overthinking it, but that just feels weird for Galileo.