Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye & Dr. Mae Jemison Join Broadway's 'Galileo' Musical As Co-Producers
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π° What Happened
Three well-known science figures are joining the Broadway musical Galileo. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye and Dr. Mae Jemison will serve as co-producers. The show's lead producers announced the news on Thursday.
Galileo stars RaΓΊl Esparza as the astronomer who fought with the church. Previews begin November 10 at the Shubert Theatre, and opening night is December 6. The music and lyrics come from Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, with a script by Danny Strong.
π The Backstory
Galileo is remembered for arguing that the Earth moves around the sun, a claim that upset powerful religious leaders. The musical turns his fight into a story about friendship, faith and sacrifice. Michael Mayer directs, and David Neumann handles the dancing.
Tyson runs the Hayden Planetarium. Nye is the TV host known as the Science Guy. Jemison was the first woman of color to travel to space. All three said they want to show that science and art belong together.
π― Why It Matters
Real scientists are backing a Broadway show. That could get more young people excited about science and the arts at the same time.
Three well-known science figures are joining the Broadway musical Galileo. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye and Dr. Mae Jemison will serve as co-producers. The show's lead producers announced the news on Thursday.
Galileo stars RaΓΊl Esparza as the astronomer who fought with the church. Previews begin November 10 at the Shubert Theatre, and opening night is December 6. The music and lyrics come from Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, with a script by Danny Strong.
Galileo is remembered for arguing that the Earth moves around the sun, a claim that upset powerful religious leaders. The musical turns his fight into a story about friendship, faith and sacrifice. Michael Mayer directs, and David Neumann handles the dancing.
Tyson runs the Hayden Planetarium. Nye is the TV host known as the Science Guy. Jemison was the first woman of color to travel to space. All three said they want to show that science and art belong together.
Real scientists are backing a Broadway show. That could get more young people excited about science and the arts at the same time.