Galileo, Starring F. Murray Abraham, Extends Before Opening

Classic Stage Company's production of Bertolt Brecht’s Galileo, starring Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham, has extended by one week before beginning previews on February 1. The limited engagement, previously scheduled to end on March 11, will now run through March 18. CSC artistic director Brian Kulick directs the play, with opening night set for February 23.

Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant scientist Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the Inquisition. In addition to Abraham, the cast includes Jon DeVries, Robert Dorfman, Aaron Himelstein, Andy Phelan, Amanda Quaid, Steve Rattazzi, Steven Skybell and Nick Westrate.

The production will feature scenic design by Adrianne Lobel, lighting design by Justin Townsend, costume design by Oana Botez-Ban and original music and sound design by Christian Frederickson and Ryan Rumery.