Virginia Olivieri
Latest News on Virginia Olivieri:
THE SWEET DELIILAH SWIM CLUB at TheaterWorks Opens This July (Jun 22, 2025)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE, CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre & More Lead! (Dec 18, 2023)
THE SWEET DELIILAH SWIM CLUB at TheaterWorks Opens This July (Jun 22, 2025)
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 (Dec 26, 2023)
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE, CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre & More Lead! (Dec 18, 2023)
BIO
Virginia Olivieri is an actress and director in Phoenix, AZ. Directing credits include Dial M for Murder, The Diary of Anne Frank (co-director), The Foreigner (co-director), and The Last of the Red Hot Lovers (co-director). Partial Acting credits include Dial M for Murder (Margot, lead), It's a Wonderful Life (Mary Bailey, lead), The Diary of Anne Frank (Meip, supporting), The Mousetrap (Mollie, lead), Wrong Window (Midge, supporting), The Wizard of Oz (The Wicked Witch of the West, lead), and The Odd Couple (Gwendolyn, supporting).
News
THE SWEET DELIILAH SWIM CLUB at TheaterWorks Opens This July
by Emmy Rice - Jun 22, 2025
TheaterWorks has announced their production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, kicking off their 40th Anniversary Season.
by Emmy Rice - Jun 22, 2025
TheaterWorks has announced their production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, kicking off their 40th Anniversary Season.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023
It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE, CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; LEGALLY BLONDE, CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Starlight Community Theater & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023
It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards December 5th Standings; LES MISERABLES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023
It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; TheaterWorks Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; at Mesa Encore Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards; TheaterWorks Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
BWW Review: Stray Cat Theatre Presents OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2021
A critical review of Stray Cat Theatre's production of Alexis Scheer's OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD on stage at Tempe Center for the Arts through November 13th.
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2021
A critical review of Stray Cat Theatre's production of Alexis Scheer's OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD on stage at Tempe Center for the Arts through November 13th.
Stray Cat to Continue 20th Anniversary Season With OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021
Stray Cat will continue their 20th Anniversary Season with four incredibly fierce young actresses - all making their Stray Cat debuts in Alexis Scheer's pitch black comedy OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD. All in time for Halloween.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021
Stray Cat will continue their 20th Anniversary Season with four incredibly fierce young actresses - all making their Stray Cat debuts in Alexis Scheer's pitch black comedy OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD. All in time for Halloween.
THE ODD COUPLE Brings the Laughs to Desert Stages Theatre Now Through April 25
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021
Desert Stages Theatre presents the adult play, “The Odd Couple” at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The original Broadway show opened in 1965 and was made into a film in 1968 and several television sitcoms, including a cartoon, in the 1970s and '80s.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2021
Desert Stages Theatre presents the adult play, “The Odd Couple” at Scottsdale Fashion Square. The original Broadway show opened in 1965 and was made into a film in 1968 and several television sitcoms, including a cartoon, in the 1970s and '80s.
BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE At Desert Stages Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2021
Chemistry and balance! Two key ingredients that are (oddly!) in short supply in Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s current production of THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Virginia Olivieri. Simon’s brilliant lines and zingers are there to be uttered, but the execution stumbles. The show runs through April 5th.
by Herbert Paine - Apr 14, 2021
Chemistry and balance! Two key ingredients that are (oddly!) in short supply in Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s current production of THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Virginia Olivieri. Simon’s brilliant lines and zingers are there to be uttered, but the execution stumbles. The show runs through April 5th.
BWW Review: Local Artists Defy The Coronavirus ~ Virtually Rise To The Occasion
by Herbert Paine - Mar 23, 2020
Phoenix area artists, driven by an innate determination to withstand all forms of trial and tribulation, are taking to the cyberwaves to create a virtual extension of theater life.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 23, 2020
Phoenix area artists, driven by an innate determination to withstand all forms of trial and tribulation, are taking to the cyberwaves to create a virtual extension of theater life.
BWW Review: Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre Presents OLEANNA
by Herbert Paine - Oct 21, 2019
In what has been her ongoing commitment to present David Mamet's works with fidelity to his themes and rhythms, director Virginia Olivieri has delivered a compelling and explosive version of OLEANNA, featuring solid performances by Rachel Brumfield and Peter Cunniff. OLEANNA runs through November 17th at Desert Stages Theatre, located inside Scottsdale Fashion Square.
by Herbert Paine - Oct 21, 2019
In what has been her ongoing commitment to present David Mamet's works with fidelity to his themes and rhythms, director Virginia Olivieri has delivered a compelling and explosive version of OLEANNA, featuring solid performances by Rachel Brumfield and Peter Cunniff. OLEANNA runs through November 17th at Desert Stages Theatre, located inside Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Desert Stages Theatre Presents David Mamet's OLEANNA
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2019
Desert Stages Theatre (DST) announces the opening of the two person production, a?oeOleannaa?? on Friday, October 11 at Scottsdale Fashion Square. a?oeOleannaa?? is based on the 1992 controversial drama written by David Mamet.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 11, 2019
Desert Stages Theatre (DST) announces the opening of the two person production, a?oeOleannaa?? on Friday, October 11 at Scottsdale Fashion Square. a?oeOleannaa?? is based on the 1992 controversial drama written by David Mamet.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents DEATH OF A SALESMAN - A Riveting Requiem For An Ordinary Man
by Herbert Paine - Mar 29, 2019
Director Virginia Olivieri controls the arc and tone of Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN with fidelity, carefully building this American tragedy towards its emotion-laden finale. Featuring Walt Pedano as Willy Loman, the winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play runs through April 14th at Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale, AZ.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 29, 2019
Director Virginia Olivieri controls the arc and tone of Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN with fidelity, carefully building this American tragedy towards its emotion-laden finale. Featuring Walt Pedano as Willy Loman, the winner of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play runs through April 14th at Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale, AZ.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents THE BAD SEED
by Herbert Paine - Oct 23, 2018
Desert Stages Theatre's production of Maxwell Anderson's THE BAD SEED is on stage through November 18th.
by Herbert Paine - Oct 23, 2018
Desert Stages Theatre's production of Maxwell Anderson's THE BAD SEED is on stage through November 18th.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents Agatha Christie's VERDICT
by Herbert Paine - Jan 23, 2018
Virginia Olivieri is putting another notch in her directorial and acting belt with a riveting production of Agatha Christie's VERDICT, running through March 4th at Desert Stages Theatre's new digs in Scottsdale. Dame Christie's VERDICT is a thinking person's drama, a morality play loaded with irony that puts a learned man and his unwavering adherence to principle in the dock. VERDICT is a smartly crafted and provocative script, intelligently directed, and skillfully performed.
by Herbert Paine - Jan 23, 2018
Virginia Olivieri is putting another notch in her directorial and acting belt with a riveting production of Agatha Christie's VERDICT, running through March 4th at Desert Stages Theatre's new digs in Scottsdale. Dame Christie's VERDICT is a thinking person's drama, a morality play loaded with irony that puts a learned man and his unwavering adherence to principle in the dock. VERDICT is a smartly crafted and provocative script, intelligently directed, and skillfully performed.
Season Tickets Available for 2017 - 18 Black Box Season at Mesa Encore Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2017
The 2017 - 18 Black Box Season at Mesa Encore Theatre has been announced. See the full lineup below:
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2017
The 2017 - 18 Black Box Season at Mesa Encore Theatre has been announced. See the full lineup below:
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents MACBETH
by Herbert Paine - May 2, 2017
Gary Zaro's tightly staged and well-paced production of the play, now at Desert Stages Theatre through June 4th is an energetic enterprise and a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the story about the shameless lust for power and the casualties in its wake.
by Herbert Paine - May 2, 2017
Gary Zaro's tightly staged and well-paced production of the play, now at Desert Stages Theatre through June 4th is an energetic enterprise and a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the story about the shameless lust for power and the casualties in its wake.
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