Giovanna Sardelli

TheatreWorks Raises More Than $550K At GALA 54: A NIGHT OF DISCO DREAMIN'
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025

Donned in vibrant jumpsuits and bedecked in sequined getups harking back to the heyday of Studio 54, some 246 guests danced the night away at Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club to honor TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at its spring fundraiser Gala 54: A Night of Disco Dreamin', a glitzy gala full of disco fun.

NEA Terminates Grants Following Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate the Agency
by Sidney Paterra - May 3, 2025

The National Endowment for the Arts has canceled numerous grants to arts organizations following President Trump's proposal to eliminate the agency, impacting theaters and nonprofits across the U.S.

HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL to be Presented at Center REP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

Center Repertory Company has revealed the cast and creative team for HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MYSTERY MUSICAL—the world premiere musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Shakina & More Set for 5 & DIME World Premiere at TheatreWorks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2025

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will close its 54th season with the World Premiere musical 5 & Dime. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Min Kahng of HAPPY PLEASANT VALLEY: A SENIOR SEX SCANDAL MURDER MYSTERY MUSICAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Feb 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Min Kahng about his cheeky new show, 'Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical' enjoying its world premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley March 5-30 in Palo Alto.

Theatreworks Silicon Valley to Receive $10,000 From The National Endowment for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $10,000. Learn more about the grants and about the company.

Interview: Andrew Lippa of LIPPA @ 60: A BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Dec 11, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th

Photos: Rajiv Joseph and More Turn Out for KING JAMES At TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024

Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Describe the Night, Archduke) visited TheatreWorks Silicon Valley for the opening night of his play King James, performing through November 3 at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. See photos from his visit.

Review: KING JAMES at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Steve Murray - Oct 14, 2024

Coach John Wooden said “Sports don’t build character, they reveal it” and this applies to fans as well, evidenced wonderfully in TheatreWorks 54th season opener King James, award-winning Rajiv Joseph’s two-hander perspective on fandom and its effect on the relationship between two bros. See what our critic had to say.

Photos: KING JAMES at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

Check out production photos from TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of Rajiv Joseph's King James, running now through November 3, here!

Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2024

Alexis Michelle brings her cabaret show TASTY TREATS to Joe's Pub, featuring a mix of music and storytelling. The performance promises an entertaining evening for audiences on October 10, 2024.

MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY to be Presented at TheatreWorks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

TheatreWorks will present MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, a holiday play set to run in December. Experience a festive continuation of Jane Austen's beloved characters in this seasonal production. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Giovanna Sardelli of KING JAMES at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Oct 7, 2024

BroadwayWorld talks to Giovanna Sardelli about directing the regional premiere of Rajiv Joseph's 'King James.' The funny and moving story of an enduring and emotionally fraught friendship between two very different basketball fans runs October 7th through November 1st in MountainView.

Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.

Rajiv Joseph's KING JAMES to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will tip off its 54th season by bringing basketball from center court to center stage with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s King James. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024

Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage. Learn more about the productions.

Lauren Gunderson Receives Co-Commission From Four Theaters For New Adaptation Of LITTLE WOMEN
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

In a unique creative partnership, four regional theaters have jointly commissioned playwright Lauren Gunderson to adapt the classic novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This new theatrical work will  enjoy a “rolling” world premiere with four independent productions occurring between 2024- 2026 in each of the partnering theaters' home locale.

Interview: Jeffrey Lo of 21ST ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Aug 12, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with director/playwright Jeffrey Lo about producing TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival running through August 18th which offers staged readings of four exciting new plays.

Rajiv Joseph's KING JAMES to be Presented at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will tip off its 54th season by bringing basketball from center court to center stage with Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s King James. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!