A newly released teaser gives Broadway audiences their first look at Raúl Esparza as Galileo Galilei.
The video appeared June 1, 2026 and features Esparza in the title role along with a voiceover by Neil deGrasse Tyson. It also provides an early sample of the original score.
Galileo features a book by Danny Strong and music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner. Tony Award winner Michael Mayer directs while Tony Award nominee David Neumann serves as choreographer.
Four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza returns to Broadway after more than 13 years to play the astronomer. He appears alongside Jeremy Kushnier and Tony Award nominee Joy Woods.
Performances begin Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Shubert Theatre. Opening night is set for December 6, 2026.
BroadwayWorld covered the teaser release and noted the inclusion of Tyson’s voiceover as a distinctive element in the promotional material. The site highlighted Esparza’s casting as a key draw for theatergoers.
Deadline reported in May that the full creative team and venue had been confirmed, underscoring the production’s place in the 2026-2027 season. The article detailed Esparza’s extended absence from the Broadway stage since his last appearance in 2013.
Broadway.com announced the initial casting and dates in February, listing the November start and December opening as firm markers for the Shubert engagement. The coverage also identified the supporting cast members.
