Olivia had the honor of originating Vivian Ward on the Pretty Woman First National Tour, she was Elphaba on the Wicked National tour, and recently completed her run as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Sacramento Music Circus. All critically acclaimed runs.
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Photo by Joan Marcus
Reviews
"Somehow all of these shortcomings are not enough to keep Valli from making an impression. The granddaughter of Frankie Valli, she’s an appealingly buoyant presence, with a gift for comedy and for creating an air of spontaneity in even the most predictable scenes." - Don Aucoin, Boston Globe
"The cast is led by relative newcomer Olivia Valli as Vivian. This show is her first leading role having been an ensemble player in various companies over the last few years. I cannot overstate how perfect Valli is in the role. Vocally she's stunning, but what makes this combination of performer and role such a match made in heaven is the fact that Valli brings an unmatched level of charm, wit, spunk, and grit to the role. Those qualities are what bring Vivian to life, and Valli embodies them all with her own delightful brand of flair and attitude." Taylor Clemmons, Broadway World
"Valli's Vivian has pipes for days and is incredibly feisty. She also brings a fittingly calculated artifice to her physical vocabulary as Vivian and Ed negotiate the terms of their deal. Tellingly, her body language changes along with her character as the plot progresses." - Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times
Olivia Valli was a charming Elphaba. Of course, you won’t get cast as Elphaba without the voice to match, and there was no exception here. Valli delivered humor and depth in equal measure to show us why Elphaba is the unexpected heroine we need. I appreciate the subtle ways she made Elphaba her own. There was no sense of “copying” the original that made it stale. Her delivery undoubtedly moved the audience, especially in the iconic number “Defying Gravity” where she makes the brave decision to stand on her own. I noticed more than one audience member in tears as we went into intermission. - The Marriage Matinee, Broadway World
This Joseph story is told with the help of a modern Narrator, in this case Olivia Valli. Her vocals are impeccably nuanced and controlled, particularly in the wonderfully upbeat “Joseph’s Coat.” - Courtney Symes, Broadway World
"Olivia Valli (who played her own grandmother in the off-Broadway production of the JERSEY BOYS) - is the perfect combination of beauty, grit and smarts for this role. Remember that red dress scene made famous by Julia Roberts in the movie? She was perfect for this role, and her voice was fantastic in songs like "Anywhere But Here" and "I Can't Go Back." - Jay Pateakos, Broadway World
"Given a sadder backstory, the Vivian here is stronger and more vulnerable than her onscreen counterpart. She's also more charming and awkward than overtly sexy. The role requires a big voice and a bigger personality. Valli, who performs songs such as "Anywhere But Here" and "I Can't Go Back" with the fervor of an '80s pop star, delivers." Joey Morona, Cleveland.com
Cast notables include Olivia Valli as Elphaba, her world-class talent is incomparable throughout the show.- Lynn Beaver, Broadway World
"Valli’s Elphaba commands the stage with a sort of endearing awkwardness, a vibrant awareness and a powerhouse voice that sent chills down my spine and rooted me to my seat in awe. She’s funny and raw; it’s guttural and delicate in ways everyone can appreciate." - Chloe McGowan, Indianapolis Recorder