Galileo

BOOK BY DANNY STRONG
MUSIC AND LYRICS BY MICHAEL WEINER & ZOE SARNAK
CHOREOGRAPHED BY DAVID NEUMANN
DIRECTED BY MICHAEL MAYER
WORLD PREMIERE
RODA THEATRE

MAY 5–JUN 16, 2024
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Four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza stars in a dazzling world-premiere musical helmed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot, Swept Away), written by two-time Emmy winner Danny Strong (Dopesick, Empire, The Butler). When maverick scientist Galileo Galilei makes celestial observations that challenge humanity’s understanding of its place in the universe, he’s summoned to Rome to defend his discoveries before the most powerful religious institution in the world, which is facing a rebellion of its own. With an original rock score and lyrics by Michael Weiner (Broadway’s First Date) and Zoe Sarnak (Jonathan Larson Award winner), Galileo is an explosive collision of science and faith, truth and power. Galileo will likely join the constellation of world premieres that traveled from Berkeley Rep to Broadway — be the first to see it here!

See and hear

Sneak peek at “Heaven’s Changing” from Galileo

Truth vs. Power in Galileo

Closed captioning

Closed captioning on your smartphone is available for the following performances: May 12 preview, May 22, Jun 12, and every matinee. See all closed captioning performances. Learn more about our accessibility programs.

Events and extras

Musical Theatre Trivia Night
Join us on May 9 in Michael’s Second Act bar for an epic Trivia Night celebrating Berkeley Rep’s dazzling new musical Galileo. Show off your musical theatre prowess, score awesome prizes, and mingle with fellow theatre lovers before the evening’s performance. Doors open at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Postshow discussions
Join us after the show on May 24, May 30, or Jun 4 for a postshow discussion, expertly guided by members of Berkeley Rep’s artistic team.

Pride Night
Join us on Jun 7 in the Narsai M. David Courtyard for Cosmic Odyssey: A Pride Celebration. Hosted by Sir Joq, this special preshow will feature performances by Polly Amber Ross, Qozmo the Clown, Jota Mercury, and more! Light bites provided by Heroic Italian and wine provided by Perfusion Vineyard. Doors open at 6:45pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Docent-led postshow discussions
Join your fellow audience members after all matinees for a thought-provoking postshow discussion led by our knowledgeable docents.

Health and safety

Masks are required for audiences in our theatre on all Sundays (matinees and evenings) and Tuesdays. Masks are encouraged but optional for performances from Wednesday through Saturday. Visit our health and safety page for updates on our requirements for audience members.