The principal cast
Raúl Esparza stars as Galileo Galilei, Jeremy Kushnier plays Barberini, and Joy Woods plays Virginia. The official ticket page notes that Michael Park is scheduled to play Galileo at select performances; consult the current calendar and notices before booking a specific date.
That scheduling note illustrates why a cast guide should be checked against the performance date. Principal casting is announced for a production, but individual performers may have planned absences or alternate performances.
The creative team
Danny Strong wrote the book, and Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner wrote the original score. Michael Mayer directs, with David Neumann choreographing. The broader creative team includes music supervision and orchestrations by Brian Usifer and design by Rachel Hauck, Susan Hilferty, Kevin Adams, John Shivers, and Ethan Tobman.
A musical about astronomy and institutional conflict needs several kinds of stage-making: music, movement, projection, lighting, sound, and physical design. The credits show how the production brings scientific questions into a theatrical environment rather than relying on dialogue alone.
A historical story with theatrical choices
The story follows Galileo’s discoveries and the pressures placed on him, while also giving space to family relationships. The musical’s creative decisions shape how history is presented; consult a scholarly or museum source for factual details beyond the stage story.
For performance dates and listings, visit Galileo Broadway tickets and schedule.
- Official Galileo cast and creative team ↗
- Official Galileo ticket page and alternate-cast notice ↗
- Broadway League listing ↗
Production schedules and credits can change. Check official sources for current information.