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Act II Entertains with New Shows & Ongoing Favorites

March 9, 2017

Act II STAGES is located in the Zona Romantica, on the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo, just a short stroll from the beach on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. For more info, call (322) 222-1512.

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - It may be March but, with new shows opening and ongoing favorites selling out nightly, the entertainment season in Puerto Vallarta is still going on strong at Act II Stages!

Act II Headline News - Read All About It!

• Act II debuts Neil Simon / Marvin Hamlish romantic comedy, They're Playing Our Song, with an opening night party at 6:30 pm on Saturday, March 11th.

• Avenue Q announces closing date of March 30th: You only have 4 more chances to catch this box office record-breaking, Tony Award winning musical before it closes for good! Thursdays in March at 7:00 pm.

• Casting Call: Act II is looking for actors, dancers and singers for the 2017-2018 season's Summer and Winter shows. Auditions for the 2017-2018 season, summer programs, and "The PV Players" are being held this weekend, March 11 & 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm each day. Act II Entertainment is holding general auditions for the public, for people who would like to participate in Act II's summer programs, which include improv and sketch comedy, and for people who are interested in joining Act II's NEW Repertoire Troupe called "The PV Players." Participants are expected to come prepared for a Cold Read -OR- to bring a prepared piece. A General Dance audition, and General Song audition are open to those interested. Please come with your song choice on a USB. See you there!

Incredible Line-Up Of Shows:

Thursday 3/9
6:00 pm - Gabe in Encore - No Cover
7:00 pm - Avenue Q
7:30 pm - Laurel Canyon
9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce


Friday 3/10
5:00 pm - Legends of the 50's & 60's
7:00 pm - Come Together - The Beatles
7:30 pm - B. Kingery: Hasten Down the Wind
9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce

Saturday 3/11
5:00 pm - E. Martinez, Legends Of Mexico
7:00 pm - They're Playing Our Song
7:30 pm - Laurel Canyon
9:30 pm - Queens Against Humanity
11:30 pm - Gettin' Tipsy With Tipsy Rose Lee

Sunday 3/12
12:00 pm - Hedda Lettuce Sunday Brunch
5:00 pm - E. Martinez, Legends Of Mexico
7:30 pm - P. Fracassi 20th Century Crooners
8:00 pm - The Voice Of Vallarta
9:30 pm - The Dueling Drag Divas

Monday 3/13
6:00 pm - Broadway Mondays with Kami
7:00 pm - Come Together: The Beatles
7:30 pm - B. Kingery - Blame It All On Mexico
9:30 pm - Mama Tits - Sweet Like Candy

Tuesday 3/14
7:00 pm - They're Playing Our Song
7:30 pm - Laurel Canyon
9:30 pm - Sutton Lee Seymour: Fame-ish

Wednesday 3/15
5:00 pm - Mama Tits: Sweet Like Candy - special early show!
7:00 pm - They're Playing Our Song
7:30 pm - Paul Fracassi - Walk Like A Man
9:30 pm - Chi Chi Rones and JoAnna - The Dueling Drag Divas

Thursday 3/16
6:00 pm - Gabe in Encore - No Cover
7:00 pm - Avenue Q
7:30 pm - Laurel Canyon
9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce

Opening This Week at Act II

Neil Simon's "They're Playing Our Song"
A Romantic Musical Comedy
Music by Marvin Hamlish
Starring Kami Desilets and Alfonso Lopez
March 11th - Opening Night party at 6:30 pm
March 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29 at 7:00 pm


A neurotic composer and a wacky lyricist form a partnership and a tempestuous romance, expressing their thoughts in song, both in their own solos and in songs where each is backed by two "alter egos." Starring two of Vallarta's Most Talented actors. This is the stand out role for co-director/star Alfonso Lopez.

Continuing This Month at Act II

"Laurel Canyon" Returns!
Starring Renee Armand and Paul Aleman
Limited run; only 5 shows!
March 9, 11, 14, 16, 18 at 7:30 pm

Renee and Paul presented "Rocky Mountain High" (The Definitive Tribute to John Denver) last season to sold-out audiences here at Act II! Laurel Canyon. The crossroads between Beverly Hills and Hollywood. The "golden" place where crazy young musicians in their 20's, like Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Judy Collins, the Beatles, Mamma Cass, the Eagles, David Crosby, Steven Sills, Graham Nash, Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell and Renee Armand lived... and loved... and wrote music... that affected a lifetime. Renee Armand and Paul Aleman present "Laurel Canyon," the untold story. Performed brilliantly in songs and stories, Renee will share things that she has never talked about... until now. Some of it will shock you, some will make you cry, some will make you laugh, but most of all, you'll be glad you came!

"Laurel Canyon! Words can NOT do justice, but I will do my best! Grand Slam!"
5 of 5 Stars - TripAdvisor
"I have been privileged to attend many world class theatre and musical events all over the world! It is a passion of mine... both as a spectator and performer."

Our favorite spot here in Puerto Vallarta is Act II Stages. Always thrilling. However, THIS show (Laurel Canyon) took it to a whole new level.

When managing partner Danny Mininni was promoting this show, he called it a "religious experience," and I thought finally he had probably gone a little "off the rail" - BUT Danny, I was SO WRONG!

Avenue Q, the longest running show in PV, extends again for four more shows!
Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 pm - CLOSING NIGHT

Called "The Best Show in Vallarta Entertainment History," Avenue Q is a delightful, laugh-out-loud American musical that was performed on Broadway from 2003 to 2009. Audiences everywhere have been captivated by its fresh and funny story, and it won the prestigious 2004 "Triple Crown" for Tony Awards... Best Music, Best Score and Best Book! Click HERE to read what people are saying, then Click HERE to get tickets NOW before they sell out!

"Avenue Q - don't miss this!"
5 of 5 stars - TripAdvisor
Just saw the performance and all I can say is WOW! Beyond my expectations. When the rights to Avenue Q became available in Mexico this year, before they did in the States, Act II picked up on it. The talent is truly amazing and the venue is easy to get to and fun. Do not miss this!

"Play night"
5 of 5 stars - TripAdvisor
We saw Avenue Q at Act II Stages in Puerto Vallarta and it was fantastic. The seats were great, the production was wonderful. We had seen Ave. Q in the states, and this production cost considerably less and was every bit as good.

Hedda Lettuce and Friends Drag Brunch
Every Sunday through March 26th
Seating Begins at 12:00 noon
Show Starts at 1:00 pm
Tickets must be purchased in advance at act2pv.com

Act II Entertainment presents New York city's top comedy drag queen, Hedda Lettuce and friends, taking you to church every Sunday at Puerto Vallarta's only drag brunch! These ladies will bring you high comedy, live singing, and light dancing while you split your seams with laughter and the best quality food from Frida's kitchen! Top your brunch off with bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary's at Puerto Vallarta's newest unique experience only at Act II Stages! The Drag Brunch has SOLD OUT three weeks in a row, so get your tickets NOW! Reservations Required (322) 222-1512.

"Come Together" - A Celebration of The Beatles
Featuring the Stars of Act II
March 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 - 7 pm


Featuring Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope with their live band, and singers Joan Huston, Juan Pablo Hernandez, Paul Fracassi, Jane Mortifee, Bob Tansen, Elvis Martinez and many more, this show is "gleeful, delightful, hilarious, and insightful!" Come Together features three important periods of the Fab Four's evolution: "Beatlemania," Drugs and Krishna Consciousness.

"Come Together"
5 of 5 stars - TripAdvisor
"Imagine all of your most talented, slightly crazy friends getting together in the community hall to celebrate the music and life of the Beatles. That gives you an idea of the exuberance and joy that Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope bring to their new musical creation... The quiz show is priceless. Combined with obscure facts about The Beatles, the four nutty contestants and the charming quiz master had the audience in stitches. Elviz, your Mariachi character had me in stitches. The prize is quite delicious! ...Kudos to all for pulling it off on a fabulous opening night." 5 of 5 stars - TripAdvisor user Honey_Crawford.

"Awesome and informative funny show. Great characters, lots of laughs, fantastic musical experience. A must see while in Vallarta!" - Helen Paris

"Legends of the 50's and 60's" - The Sell Out Show of the Season!
Starring Paul Fracassi
Every Friday at 5:00 pm

Puerto Vallarta has adopted Paul Fracassi and his Legends of the 50's And 60's is a stunning tribute to some of his favorite singers, including Elvis, Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Davy Jones, Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin and more. You will definitely want to sing along to this memorable music! No performer has ever sold out more shows in a row then Paul. Don't miss this show that pays tribute to all the great Legends of our favorite years of music.

"Legends Of Mexico"
Starring Elviz Martinez
Every Saturday at 5:00 pm

Elviz is excited to present the legends of Mexican music from the past 75 years, with music by Juan Gabriel, Jose Jose, Luis Miguel, Augustine Lara, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Javier Solis, Jorge Negrete and more. A sexy singer, and the best music of Mexico... What more could you ask for?

Hedda Lettuce and Friends Drag Brunch
Every Sunday through March 26th
Seating Begins at 12:00 noon
Show Starts at 1:00 pm
Tickets must be purchased in advance at act2pv.com

Act II Entertainment presents New York city's top comedy drag queen, Hedda Lettuce and friends, taking you to church every Sunday at Puerto Vallarta's only drag brunch! These ladies will bring you high comedy, live singing, and light dancing while you split your seams with laughter and the best quality food from Frida's kitchen! Top your brunch off with bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary's at Puerto Vallarta's newest unique experience only at Act II Stages! The Drag Brunch has SOLD OUT two weeks in a row, so get your tickets NOW! Reservations Required (322) 222-1512.

Ongoing Favorites Continue To Sell Out Every Week!

"Fame-ish"
Starring Sutton Lee Seymoure
Every Tuesday at 9:30 pm

"Hasten Down The Wind"
Starring Brittany Kingery
A tribute to the timeless music of living legend, Linda Ronstadt.
Every Friday at 7:30 pm

"20th Century Crooners"
Starring Paul Fracassi
Every Sunday at 7:30 pm

"Dueling Drag Divas - The Fierce Awakens!"
Starring Emmy Award Winner Chi Chi Rones and Joanna
Every Sunday & Wednesday at 9:30 pm

"The Voice Of Vallarta"
Every Sunday 8:00 pm

"Blame it All on Mexico"
Starring Brittany Kingery
Every Monday at 7:30 pm

"Walk Like a Man"
Starring Paul Fracassi
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm

"Queens Against Humanity"
Starring Sutton Lee Seymoure
Every Saturday at 9:30 pm

"Sweet Like Candy: A Jazz & Blues Tribute"
Starring Mama Tits
Mondays at 9:30 pm
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm

See act2pv.com for more information and to purchase show tickets. Shows are selling out every week, so act fast!

Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at actiientertainment.com, at the box office, which opens at 10 am daily, or at the 2nd Box Office location, across the street from Garbos on Pulpito Street in the Romantic Zone. Don't have a credit card? Now you can buy your tickets through Cupocity at OXXO!

The Act II Entertainment STAGES complex is located on the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo on the South side of Puerto Vallarta. For more information, call (322) 222-1512, or follow Act II on Facebook. Click HERE to see what else is playing at Act II STAGES.