Michael Weiner
Michael Weiner is a composer & lyricist, composer whose BroadwayWorld credits include Galileo and 13 Going on 30. Awards include Richard Rodgers Award for 0 (2012).
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Richard Rodgers Award - 2012 - Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
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Zoe Sarnak & Michael Weiner Look to the Stars to Find the Sound of GALILEO
by Sam Anctil - 2026-10-08 16:30:07
Video: Joy Woods Performs 'Limited Life' From GALILEO; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-14 09:11:27
Video: Raúl Esparza Is 'Over the Moon' About His Broadway Return in GALILEO
by Sam Anctil - 2026-09-06 16:00:08
Video: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - 2026-06-01 09:52:08
Video: Watch Lucie Jones Sing a New Song From 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-09-11 15:35:15
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of SNOOPY PRESENTS: A SUMMER MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-07 11:03:50
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 11:03:18
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 05:51:03
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-27 09:23:22
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-01 10:09:47
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Set Of Alliance Theatre's TRADING PLACES
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-20 13:43:29
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Alliance Theatre's TRADING PLACES
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-27 14:18:30
VIDEO: Watch a Virtual Red Carpet for FIRST DATE- Streaming for 5 Performances Only on Stellar!
by Team BWW - 2021-07-22 18:03:13
Broadway Rewind: FIRST DATE Gets a Shot at Love on Broadway in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-21 17:01:00
VIDEO: Snow White & Prince Charming Sing Out in ONCE UPON A TIME's Musical Episode
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-05 12:50:38
VIDEO: Mirror, Mirror! New Clip of the Evil Queen Singing in ONCE UPON A TIME's Musical Episode
by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-03 16:15:38
VIDEO: First Look & Song List for ONCE UPON A TIME's Musical Episode!
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-01 07:44:19
VIDEO: First Look at Rehearsals for FIRST DATE at San Diego Musical Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-03-20 08:07:44
News
Works by Qui Nguyen, Mike Lew & Will Eno Set for The Goodman Theatre's 22nd New Stages Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
The Goodman Theatre's 22nd New Stages Festival will present four works-in-progress by contemporary playwrights, ranging from a kung fu rom-com to a new musical, with free ticketed performances in Chicago.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
The Goodman Theatre's 22nd New Stages Festival will present four works-in-progress by contemporary playwrights, ranging from a kung fu rom-com to a new musical, with free ticketed performances in Chicago.
Interview: Tony Winner Susan Hilferty On Dressing WICKED's Ozians & More
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 28, 2026
Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 28, 2026
Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”
Zoe Sarnak & Michael Weiner Look to the Stars to Find the Sound of GALILEO
by Sam Anctil - Oct 8, 2026
What goes into making the music of our favorite Broadway shows? How do Broadway composers make our favorite characters sing and our favorite scenes come alive? BroadwayWorld is finding out with Notes on a Score. Today we continue the series with Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, who wrote the score for Broadway's out of this world new musical, Galileo. Watch as they unpack the title character's big Act 1 anthem, 'Heaven's Changing.'
by Sam Anctil - Oct 8, 2026
What goes into making the music of our favorite Broadway shows? How do Broadway composers make our favorite characters sing and our favorite scenes come alive? BroadwayWorld is finding out with Notes on a Score. Today we continue the series with Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, who wrote the score for Broadway's out of this world new musical, Galileo. Watch as they unpack the title character's big Act 1 anthem, 'Heaven's Changing.'
Lucie Jones Will Lead 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026
Lucie Jones will reprise her role as Jenna Rink in the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited Christmas season starting December 2026. Tickets are on sale.
Video: Joy Woods Performs 'Limited Life' From GALILEO; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Ahead of the Broadway premiere of Galileo, an all new video has been released of Joy Woods performing “Limited Life” in a workshop presentation of the musical. Plus, the show's full cast has been announced.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
Ahead of the Broadway premiere of Galileo, an all new video has been released of Joy Woods performing “Limited Life” in a workshop presentation of the musical. Plus, the show's full cast has been announced.
13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL to Release Original Manchester Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Decca Records will release the original cast album of 13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL, featuring Lucie Jones and David Hunter from the show's Manchester premiere cast.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Decca Records will release the original cast album of 13 GOING ON 30 – THE MUSICAL, featuring Lucie Jones and David Hunter from the show's Manchester premiere cast.
Javier Muñoz, Michael Park, and More Join GALILEO Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Additional casting has been announced for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, that will be led by the previously announced Raúl Esparza. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Additional casting has been announced for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, that will be led by the previously announced Raúl Esparza. Learn more here!
Video: Raúl Esparza Is 'Over the Moon' About His Broadway Return in GALILEO
by Sam Anctil - Sep 6, 2026
Raúl Esparza has spent plenty of time on stages and screens, but this summer brought him back to one of his favorite places: the Delacorte Theater. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge caught up with Esparza backstage during his run as Leontes in The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale. For Esparza, returning to the newly renovated Delacorte was particularly meaningful. Watch in this video.
by Sam Anctil - Sep 6, 2026
Raúl Esparza has spent plenty of time on stages and screens, but this summer brought him back to one of his favorite places: the Delacorte Theater. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge caught up with Esparza backstage during his run as Leontes in The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale. For Esparza, returning to the newly renovated Delacorte was particularly meaningful. Watch in this video.
MTFestUK 2027 to Open Submissions for New Musicals at The Other Palace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
Submissions are now open for The Other Palace's 8th annual MTFestUK 2027, which will showcase up to six (6) new musicals in January - February 2027 at The Other Palace Studio.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
Submissions are now open for The Other Palace's 8th annual MTFestUK 2027, which will showcase up to six (6) new musicals in January - February 2027 at The Other Palace Studio.
FIRST DATE: THE MUSICAL to Make South African Premiere at Avalon Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Origen Productions will present the South African premiere of the Broadway comedy at Cape Town's Avalon Theatre, with an Early Bird ticket special available for a limited time.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026
Origen Productions will present the South African premiere of the Broadway comedy at Cape Town's Avalon Theatre, with an Early Bird ticket special available for a limited time.
FIRST DATE Will Open in Wakefield in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Independent producer AX2 announced its first major UK musical production, a new staging of FIRST DATE, set to premiere in Wakefield as the company expands into large-scale theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Independent producer AX2 announced its first major UK musical production, a new staging of FIRST DATE, set to premiere in Wakefield as the company expands into large-scale theatre.
Everything to Know About GALILEO on Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 18, 2026
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 18, 2026
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL North American Premiere in Toronto Sets Ticket On Sale Date
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Mirvish Productions will present the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The WhatsOnStage Award-winning production, executive produced by Jennifer Garner, played to sold-out houses at its world premiere in Manchester.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Mirvish Productions will present the North American premiere of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The WhatsOnStage Award-winning production, executive produced by Jennifer Garner, played to sold-out houses at its world premiere in Manchester.
Video: First Look At Star Raúl Esparza In New GALILEO Teaser
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
An all new teaser has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The teaser gives fans a first look at star Raúl Esparza in the role of the famed astronomer, as well as a first impression of the score. Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
An all new teaser has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. The teaser gives fans a first look at star Raúl Esparza in the role of the famed astronomer, as well as a first impression of the score. Watch the video!
Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026
2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 3, 2026
2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! All eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.
Video: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2026
An all new trailer has been released for the upcoming Broadway production of Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Check out the video here!
Raúl Esparza-Led GALILEO Reveals Creative Team and Ticket Sale Dates; Plus New Art
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The complete creative team and ticket sale dates have been set for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The complete creative team and ticket sale dates have been set for Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Bryce Pinkham and Ephraim Sykes to Lead TRADING PLACES Workshop Presentations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Trading Places, the Broadway-bound new musical based on the Paramount motion picture written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, will have workshop presentations in New York City.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
Trading Places, the Broadway-bound new musical based on the Paramount motion picture written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod, will have workshop presentations in New York City.
GALILEO Will Open on Broadway This Fall, Starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch and Jordan Roth announced today that Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will begin preview performances on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, December 6.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch and Jordan Roth announced today that Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will begin preview performances on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, December 6.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Michael Weiner written?
Michael Weiner has written 4 shows including First Date (Composer), Intermission! the Musical (Composer & Lyricist), Galileo (Music), 17 Again (Composer & Lyricist).
What awards has Michael Weiner been nominated for?
and Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award (Richard Rodgers Award).
What awards has Michael Weiner won?
Michael Weiner has won the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award.
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