GALILEO to Open at the Shubert Theatre, Fall 2026- Page 2

[theatrejunkie007]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 12:21pm

Plenty of time to do a limited run play before November, surely!

 

EDSOSLO858 said: "ACL2006 said: "So the Shubert will sit empty for the summer? Was this trying to open in the Spring but Hell's Kitchen wouldn't close earlier?"

Yes, this was supposed to open in the spring.

I won't be surprised if the Shubert sits empty, but I'd like to see it host a play."

 

[BJR]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 12:21pm

It's also worth noting the Catholic Church apologized for Galileo's conviction in 1993. So, not sure why telling that tale and deeds they apologized for would be anti Christian.

Also, very much agree and comments about the strong score, direction and Raul being brilliant. I imagine they've worked on it since Berkeley.

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 12:26pm

 

 Disagree. 

clowchan said: "binau said: "Exciting, is the material good though? Tell me we don't have another QUEEN OF V coming??"

Having seen both I can tell you that Galileo is LEAGUES better than QoV. The only main criticisms I had for Galileo is that it needed better choreography and the book needs to be tightened up, but other than that the songs are fun and catchy (esp Two Sides and Heaven's Changing) and the story is easy to follow. QoV was hot garbage."

 

Updated On: 2/10/26 at 12:26 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 12:41pm

Opening night is December 6. 

[inception]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 12:56pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Opening night is December 6."

And closing December 13?

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:12pm

The vultures seem to circle faster and faster nowadays.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:22pm

 When I saw this two years ago at Berkeley Rep, I didn't quite know what to think of it. It's not something I would normally check out but I enjoyed the score a lot, I think it does a pretty good job portraying complicated characters and their motivations. I figured it would come to Broadway since a lot of people may be interested in these subjects. Raul was charming and in beautiful voice as always, but I wondered how the score over time could damage his voice. If it doesn't work out with him Will Chase, Andy Karl, and Steven Pasqaule could all destroy Heaven's Changing. What an absolute banger. I wish them luck, especially with that big ass theater. And Joy Woods is such a star, so the casting couldn't be better.

Galileo

 

Updated On: 2/10/26 at 01:22 PM

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:22pm

SteveSanders said: "The vultures seem to circle faster and faster nowadays."

I think mostly we are just confused as to why a big musical that got across to board mixed to negative reviews (both critically and on Reddit, etc.) out of town is coming to Broadway. It just seems like such a waste of money, hence the comparisons to Queen of Versailles. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:44pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "I think mostly we are just confused as to why a big musical that got across to board mixed to negative reviews (both critically and on Reddit, etc.) out of town is coming to Broadway. It just seems like such a waste of money, hence the comparisons to Queen of Versailles."

Not so much that it's coming to Broadway, but that it's opening 7 months before the Tonys, in one of Broadway's larger houses, and its success will almost singlehandedly ride on the performance of someone whose drawing power has his limits.

On paper, I think QoV would have been a better proposition given the team and the star. But who knows, maybe we'll all be surprised!

It has deep-pocketed producers, but even the wealthiest people can't keep a show running indefinitely at a loss.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:48pm

I can't wait until they take the lessons learned from out of town and improve on it for Broadway...

Just kidding. They never change anything anymore. 

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:51pm

So what do we think will open at the Schubert in February 2027?

[Theatrefan2]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 2:00pm

I watched the trailer online and it reminds me of all those les mis wannabe historical epic type shows that popped up in the 90s and 00s. Mixed with a bit of Aida.

Is there much market for that these days 🤷‍♂️

[AC126748]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 2:08pm

This will mark the long-awaited Broadway debut of composer Zoe Sarnak

By whom, exactly?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 2:09pm

TotallyEffed said: "So what do we think will open at the Schubert in February 2027?"

I don't know, but maybe Joy and Jeremy can find their way back to Skid Row soon. 

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 2:11pm

So once this closes after opening this will free Joy for Dreamgirls 

Lempicka 2

[Chaz Hands]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 3:23pm

My partner saw this at Berkeley Rep and echoed a lot of what other people have posted. He said the score and cast were very strong but the book wasn’t quite ready. They’ve had 2 years so hopefully it’s done some tightening.

Also- very disappointed in people who claim to support wanting “original musicals” already bashing this show. All of Sondheim’s shows weren’t perfect either, so even if the book still isn’t fixed, isn’t it exciting Zoe Sarnak will be making her Broadway debut and Raul Esparza is returning to Broadway in an original musical? Let’s keep our glasses half full, y’all!

[theatrejunkie007]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 3:25pm

Chaz Hands said: "My partnersaw this at Berkeley Rep and echoed a lot of what other people have posted. He said the score and cast were very strong but the book wasn’t quite ready. They’ve had 2 years so hopefully it’s done some tightening.

Also- very disappointed in people who claim to support wanting “original musicals” already bashing this show. All of Sondheim’s shows weren’t perfect either, so even if the book still isn’t fixed, isn’t it exciting Zoe Sarnak will be making her Broadway debut and Raul Esparza is returning to Broadway in an original musical? Let’s keep our glasses half full, y’all!"

AMEN to that. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 3:31pm

Chaz Hands said: "My partnersaw this at Berkeley Rep and echoed a lot of what other people have posted. He said the score and cast were very strong but the book wasn’t quite ready. They’ve had 2 years so hopefully it’s done some tightening.

Also- very disappointed in people who claim to support wanting “original musicals” already bashing this show. All of Sondheim’s shows weren’t perfect either, so even if the book still isn’t fixed, isn’t it exciting Zoe Sarnak will be making her Broadway debut and Raul Esparza is returning to Broadway in an original musical? Let’s keep our glasses half full, y’all!"

This could end up being one of the best new musicals in a bit to arrive in NY, and still nobody would come. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 5:08pm

This still doesn't really explain the sudden closure of HK, though? 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 5:11pm

Yeah, I can't figure that one out.

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 5:13pm

The Distinctive Baritone said: "SteveSanders said: "The vultures seem to circle faster and faster nowadays."

I think mostly we are just confused as to why a big musical that got across to board mixed to negativereviews (both critically and on Reddit, etc.) out of town is coming to Broadway. It just seems like such a waste of money, hence the comparisons to Queen of Versailles."

I should have been clearer.  I was only referencing the post preceding mind that said it will close in a week.  I wold not have transferred this to Broadway based on what I saw in CA, but it I imagine it will last longer than a week.

 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 5:24pm

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/theater/galileo-broadway-raul-esparza.html?unlocked_article_code=1.LFA.CANO.zL3QwtpzfO6D&smid=nytcore-android-share 

[Dolly80]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 5:33pm

This sounds like a huge flop. Who, except some musical fans, are going to see this? Producers sure like to throw their money away on Broadway. 

[Kad]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 5:35pm

I’m obviously thrilled to have Esparza back on Broadway, but I will also be making sure to see this… quickly. 

[perfectliar]

Posted: 2/10/26 at 6:16pm

Why is everyone here suddenly so concerned with producers "wasting money" or "throwing money away" on new works? Broadway is a losing business, for the most part. Producers know this. Why do you all care? I swear, every time a new show is announced, every one on this board acts like they manage these people's financial portfolios.