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Historical Figures and Internet Pioneers

Updated 2026-05-18 14:35 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Sharla Boehm, a math teacher who spent her summers coding, is recognized as one of the programmers whose work underpins the Internet. A Broadway musical about Galileo Galilei is set to open in fall 2026.

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The programmer whose code underpins the Internet

Sharla Boehm, a math teacher, spent her summers coding. She’d go on to build what would eventually evolve into the Internet

2026-05-18 13:00 UTC

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‘Galileo’ Musical With Raúl Esparza Sets Broadway Creative Team, Announces Venue For Fall Opening

UPDATE: The complete creative team as well as the venue for Broadway’s upcoming Galileo musical have been set, with the production beginning previews November 10 at the previously unannounced Shubert Theatre. Inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, the musical will star Raúl Esparza in the ti

2026-05-18 14:27 UTC