Life of Galileo | PlayMakers Repertory Company

By Bertolt Brecht

Directed by Vivienne Benesch

The classic play reimagined with a cutting-edge, modern aesthetic

Galileo Galilei: father, hero, heretic. When a chance discovery leads to evidence of a seismic shift in scientific thinking, Galileo sparks a dangerous dispute with authority. To challenge the idea that the earth is the centre of the universe is to challenge the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church. Brecht’s dramatisation of the battle between belief and reason considers whether proof matters when dogma reigns.

Featuring original music by Justin Ellington and directed by PlayMakers’ Producing Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch.

“If one masterwork seems more timely than ever, it is ‘Life of Galileo’ — I can’t think of a more prescient play for our times.”
The Guardian

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

AGE RECOMMENDATION

We recommend this show for interested audiences of all ages, but those 11-years-old and up may find it most engaging.

RUN TIME

Approximately 3 hours, including intermission.

TICKETS AND SHOWTIMES

◼︎ Moderate Availability

◼︎ Limited Availability

◼︎ Standing Room Only

MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN
		FEB 27 7:30p ^P	FEB 28 7:30p ^{P, V}	MAR 1 7:30p ^P	MAR 2 7:30p^★	MAR 3 2:00p
MAR 4	MAR 5 7:30p^{C, 👌}	MAR 6 7:30p^🗣	MAR 7 7:30p	MAR 8 7:30p	MAR 9 2:00p ^OC 7:30p	MAR 10 2:00p^🗣
MAR 11	MAR 12 7:30p	MAR 13 7:30p	MAR 14 7:30p	MAR 15 7:30p	MAR 16 7:30p	MAR 17 2:00p ^¿

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

FEB 27

7:30p ^P

FEB 28

7:30p ^{P, V}

MAR 1

7:30p ^P

MAR 2

7:30p^★

MAR 3

2:00p

MAR 4

MAR 5

7:30p^{C, 👌}

MAR 6

7:30p^🗣

MAR 7

7:30p

MAR 8

7:30p

MAR 9

2:00p ^OC
7:30p

MAR 10

2:00p^🗣

MAR 11

MAR 12

7:30p

MAR 13

7:30p

MAR 14

7:30p

MAR 15

7:30p

MAR 16

7:30p

MAR 17

2:00p ^¿

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Post-Show
Discussion

OC
Open-Captioning

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Mindplay

Family Discount—15% Off Adult+Youth Tickets

The good stuff isn’t just for grown-ups. There’s no better time to introduce the young person in your life to the magic of live theatre. Now you can get 15% off your entire order when you purchase at least one $12 youth ticket with your own ticket to Life of Galileo. Simply add at least one youth ticket to your own regularly-priced ticket(s) and your order will be automatically discounted at checkout.*

For even more family fun, plan to attend the Family Fun Matinee on March 9. We’ll be joined by our partners at Morehead Planetarium & Science Center for some pre-show activities for kids of all ages. Be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all PlayMakers events!

*Discount reflected in final purchase price once all tickets have been added to cart. Adult and youth tickets must be purchased for the same performance of the same production. Youth(s) must be present at the Box Office when picking up tickets. Discount not valid for Opening Night, Community Night, or seats in Section C.