F. Murray Abraham Unlocks the Secrets of the Universe as Galileo Opens Off-Broadway

Scientific revolution is in the air as the Classic Stage Company production of Bertolt Brecht’s Galileo opens off-Broadway on February 23, starring Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham. CSC artistic director Brian Kulick directs the play, which will run through March 18.

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 features 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.