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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, PLEASE
THE NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL
“GALILEO”
WILL BRING MORE THAN 25,000 STUDENTS
TO BROADWAY
WITH NEWLY LAUNCHED
“MAP THE SKY INITIATIVE”
New York, NY (November 13, 2026) — Producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch, and Jordan Roth announced today that the new Broadway musical Galileo has created the Map the Sky Initiative, an ambitious education and access program designed to bring more than 25,000 students to Broadway at no cost and use the experience as a catalyst for deeper learning. Through completely underwritten tickets and accompanying educational programming, middle school, high school and college students – particularly those from under-resourced schools – will engage deeply with Galileo’s themes of curiosity, inquiry, and discovery. By positioning live theater as a gateway to scientific thinking, the initiative reinforces that science belongs not only in classrooms, but also in culture, storytelling, and creative expression.
Through Map the Sky, participating schools receive:
- Fully underwritten student tickets to Galileo
- A comprehensive study guide focusing on interdisciplinary STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, math)
- Post-show discussions and workshops featuring members of the creative team alongside inspirational scientists, historians, and educators
- Classroom resources that allow teachers to continue exploring themes of observation, experimentation, and discovery long after the theater visit
Most importantly, the initiative not only sparks interest in STEAM, but also affirms and celebrates students who already love science, mathematics, and history — reinforcing that those passions have a place on Broadway and within the broader cultural landscape. By encountering scientific ideas through music, storytelling, and live performance, students will see that curiosity, creativity, skepticism, and imagination are central to both the sciences and the arts.
Additionally, Dr. Mae Jemison, former NASA astronaut and first woman of color in space, will collaborate with the production to create compelling student learning experiences highlighting how the sciences, the arts, and culture impact discovery and societal progress. Jemison has an extensive background designing and implementing STEAM education curriculum and outreach for students and teachers.
“From its inception, Galileo has been conceived not only as a work of entertainment, but as a cultural bridge – connecting science, art, and public discourse in a way that extends beyond the theater walls,” said lead producer Amanda Lipitz. “Our goal is ambitious: we are building a campaign to bring more than 25,000 students to experience Galileo. Every contribution expands access for students who might otherwise never attend a Broadway production and participate in the educational programming that surrounds it.”
Title Support for the Map the Sky Initiative is provided by Easter A. Maynard.
Leading Education Support is provided by Stephen Della Pietra and Pam Hurst-Della Pietra Family Foundation and Adam and Jodi Zotkow.
Supporting Education Partners are The Bendit Fund, Jess Goldman Foung, Debbie and Rick Kleeman, Nancy and Jeffrey Lane, Marianne and Steve Mills, The Moozie Foundation, and Stacy Polley. This program is funded in part by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation.
For additional information, including ways to support the Map the Sky Initiative and student access, educational programming, and audience engagement efforts, please visit galileomusical.com/education/. Contributions are tax-deductible and would go directly toward expanding the reach and impact of this program.
Featuring 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. Performances began on Tuesday, November 10, at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street), with an opening night set for Sunday evening, December 6.
Galileo stars four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, Tony and Grammy Award nominee Joy Woods, Bradley Dean, Jordon Lee Garcia, and Javier Muñoz, are Gabrielle Elisabeth, Adam Halpin, Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert, Rico Lebron, Michael J. Mainwaring, Terica Marie, Rob Marnell, Alexander Mendoza, Ramone Nelson, Matty Palmer, Chase Peacock, David Rowen, Madeleine Spacapan, Erica Sweany, with swings Nicci Claspell, Ninako Donville, Cameron Johnson, Michał Kołaczkowski, and Noah Plomgren.
Grammy Award® winner Michael Park (Dear Evan Hansen, “Stranger Things”) will alternate as ‘Galileo Galilei’ at certain performances.
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Tickets are available now at Telecharge or by phone at 212-239-6200. Group sales are also available at Broadway Inbound or 866-302-0995.
Galileo is the electrifying and explosive new Broadway musical about the man whose discoveries rocked our universe. When luminary Galileo (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 Maffeo Barberini (Kushnier) ascends to power, friendship leads to betrayal, and the dreams Galileo has envisioned for himself and for his brilliant daughter Virginia Galilei (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.
Galileo had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where it was developed prior to Broadway.
The creative team for Galileo includes Brian Usifer (Music Supervision & Orchestrations), Rachel Hauck (Set Design), Susan Hilferty (Costume Design), Kevin Adams (Lighting Design), John Shivers (Sound Design), Ethan Tobman (Video & Projection Design), and Satellite Wigs (Hair & Wig Design). Casting is by Jim Carnahan, CSA and Jason Thinger, CSA. Aurora Productions is the Production Manager, and ShowTown Theatricals is the General Manager.
For additional information, please visit galileomusical.com.
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