The Santi Giovanni e Paolo theater was considered, in the seventeenth century, the most beautiful and comfortable of the Venetian theaters. Built by the Grimani family, it played a crucial role in spreading the Opera in Venice.
Commissioned by the Grimani family, the theater was built in 1635 in wood. In 1638, the structure was rebuilt in wood and stone and changed location, moving from Fondamenta Nuove to Calle della Testa.
The theater takes its name from the nearby Basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Initially built for theatrical performances, it soon hosted the Opera
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