PHOTO FLASH: F. Murray Abraham, Natasha Lyonne, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees at Galileo Opening

On Thursday, February 23, the Classic Stage Company production of Galileo opened its limited run, which has been extended to February 18.

Opening night guests included Jack Cummings III, Anthony Heald, Marin Ireland, Natasha Lyonne, Roberta Maxwell, Keith Nobbs, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees, John Turturro, and Barbara Walsh.

Translated by Charles Laughton, Bertolt Brecht’s play explores the social and ethical responsibility of science when Galileo must choose between his life and his life’s work when confronted by the Inquisition.

The cast stars F. Murray Abraham in the title role, along with Jon DeVries, Robert Dorfman, Aaron Himelstein, Andy Phelan, Amanda Quaid, Steve Rattazzi, Steven Skybell and Nick Westrate.

Click here for TheaterMania’s Galileo review.

Click here for more information and Galileo tickets.