Experience the captivating story of Galileo, as performed at Lincoln Center written by celebrated playwright Bertolt Brecht and translated by Charles Laughton. Set during the dawn of the Age of Reason, this play follows Galileo as he enlightens his students with the revolutionary idea that the Earth orbits the Sun. His bold declaration that the moon and Jupiter reflect the Sun's light catches the attention of the Church, leading to his summons to the Vatican. Abandoned by his friends and with his appeal to the Pope intercepted by the Inquisitor, Galileo is forced to recant. Yet, even in imprisonment, he continues his groundbreaking work in secret.

Make sure you experience this powerful portrayal of a pivotal moment in history!