2.25.19 - Weekly Press Release (For publication 3.1.19) Act II Entertainment Act II Entertainment Attendance Up 40% Over Last Year! Act II has worked very hard this year to bring the “best of the best” entertainment to Puerto Vallarta! As the #1 Entertainment Venue, with hundreds of sold-out shows, and 1000+ 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Google Review, Act II has become the “entertainment destination” for people vacationing in Puerto Vallarta! Even as PV’s “high” season winds down, Act II is still in “high” gear, with new shows still opening every month, and highly successful shows extended due to popular demand! PV’s #1 musical, Little Shop of Horrors, is extended through April! I’ve Got Rhythm, the fabulous Gershwin musical revue, is extended through April! The Broadway musical, Chicago, is extended through April! AVENUE Q, the most popular musical ever presented in Puerto Vallarta, returns in May, just in time for Pride Week! When Act II conducted a poll recently to find out what show its patrons would most like to see again, the #1 answer was AVENUE Q! Well, you asked for it, and Act II listened! Act II is bringing back its most popular musical EVER to the Main Stage! The cast, including many of the original cast members, is already hard at work and is excited to be a part of this blockbuster musical once again! Avenue Q opens Tuesday, May 14! SAVE THIS DATE! Diana Villamonte’s “Motown & Beyond” CD Now Available! Act II is excited to announce that the long-awaited “Motown & Beyond” CD of Act II’s superstar, Diana Villamonte, is now available! A project that has been a year in the making is now available! This CD features music from Diana’s “Motown & Beyond” show, as well as some of her personal favorite songs. Diana’s shows have been the #1 attraction in the Puerto Vallarta entertainment scene for the past two years and she also made quite an impression in The Voice of Mexico competition, as the 1st runner-up! Think about it. In years to come when Diana Valeria Villamonte is the next WHITNEY, you can say you bought her VERY FIRST CD!.This talented little gal is on her way to stardom! This CD is now available at www.act2pv.com and at the Act II box office. ______________________________ “Act II is the #1 Entertainment Venue in the Banderas Bay!” Act II is THE PLACE to go to see a show when you are in Puerto Vallarta! With 3-4 shows every night to choose from, there is something for everyone! All of our shows are in English. Our slate of shows starts at 5:00 pm, and we feature the best performers in the Banderas Bay! Many of our shows sell out, so check out the schedule below and don’t miss out! Get your tickets today at act2pv.com! ______________________________ Shows Opening in March: ? The Kinsey Sicks’ 25th Anniversary Show! Political Satire by America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet OPENING NIGHT - Tuesday, March 12 - PARTY 6:30 / SHOW 7:30 pm March 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 - 7:30 pm The Kinsey Sicks, America’s Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet, celebrate their 25th anniversary at Act II with this hilarious world-premiere show! These are the final Puerto Vallarta performances of Founding Member and chief writer and lyricist, Benjamin Schatz (Rachel), before he retires! The Kinsey Sicks have garnered rave reviews all across America, and even the UK, just this past year. “Riveting … hilarious … [The Kinsey Sicks] will push buttons you didn’t know you had!” ~Forbes Magazine “Outrageous … witty … a band of such inventively diabolical brains.” ~The Washington Post “Hilarious … wonderfully smart.” ~The London Times ? “Walk Like a Man” (Vallarta’s #1 show) Featuring Paul Fracassi, Canadian Idol Finalist! OPENING NIGHT - Friday, March 15 - 5:00 pm March 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 - 5:00 pm PAUL FRACASSI, one of Act II’s most popular and talented artists, returns to Act II for his fourth consecutive year, after a record-breaking season last year! His show, “Walk Like a Man,” is the #1 show in Puerto Vallarta! It has sold more tickets than any other show in Vallarta history! Always the consummate performer, Paul bounds onstage with tons of energy and shimmies his away around the whole stage. He has a powerful, well-trained voice that reaches soaring high notes that send chills and thrills throughout his audience. His incredible vocal range has been compared to the great crooners of the American songbook, and especially the high vocal range of Frankie Valli. It is no wonder that this artist chose to present the music of The Four Seasons for this show, including Dawn, Rag Doll and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, and Walk Like a Man. He also handles the Frankie Valli songs as if Frankie Valli himself was on stage singing them in his early years on the Ed Sullivan show! This “Jersey Kid” from Toronto, Canada, managed to create a big fuss up in Canada as a finalist in “Canadian Idol.” Shortly thereafter, he created a “big fuss” in Puerto Vallarta, too, as we fell in love with this wonderful, new singing sensation! He has become an international star and is much in demand in Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Tickets sell out quickly. Get yours today! This Week’s Shows at Act II: Friday, March 1 “The Gabest Show on Earth” featuring former singer/dancer with “Cuchi-Cuchi” Charo, Gabe Arciniega, - 5:00 pm “Hair, the Concert,” featuring Don & Rhonda & their LIVE BAND! Party - 7:00 pm Diana Villamonte - “I Will Always Love You,” a Whitney Houston Tribute - 7:30 pm Hedda Lettuce, starring in “Gringa in Paradise” – 9:30 pm Saturday, March 2 “Twist & Shout,” song, dance and schtick, celebrating music of the 50s and 60s - 5:00 pm Chicago, a NuName Production - 7:00 pm “Queens of Rock,” featuring 12-time/Top-20 Billboard Charting, Debby Holiday - 7:30 pm Mama Tits, starring in “Triple D” - 9:30 pm Sunday, March 3 Nunsense, Amen! - 7:00 pm “Best of ABBA & Elton,” starring Us Two and their LIVE BAND - 7:30 pm “Dueling Drag Divas,“ starring Emmy Award-winner, Chi Chi Rones, and JoAnna - 9:30 pm Monday, March 4 “The Gabest Show on Earth” featuring former singer/dancer with “Cuchi-Cuchi” Charo, Gabe Arciniega, - 5:00 pm Little Shop of Horrors (Back by popular demand every Monday & Thursday!) - 7:00 pm Diana Villamonte, starring in “More Motown & Beyond” - 7:30 pm Mama Tits starring in “Triple D” – 9:30 pm Tuesday, March 5 Hedda Lettuce, starring in “Hedda Sings the Blues” - 5:00 pm “I’ve Got Rhythm,” a musical revue of the music of the Gershwin Brothers - 7:00 pm “Queens of Rock,” featuring 12-time/Top-20 Billboard Charting Debby Holiday - 7:30 pm Sutton Lee Seymour, starring in “Dragflix” - 9:30 pm Wednesday, March 6 The Foreigner, directed by Danny Mininni - 7:00 pm Us Two - 1st Wednesday - “Oldies, Volume 1,” featuring music from the 80s and 90s - 7:30 pm “Dueling Drag Divas,” starring Emmy Award-winner, Chi Chi Rones, and JoAnna - 9:30 pm Thursday, March 7 Sutton Lee Seymour, starring in “Dragflix” - 5:00 pm Little Shop of Horrors (Back by popular demand every Monday & Thursday!) - 7:00 pm “Queens of Rock,” featuring 12-time Top-20 Billboard Charting Debby Holiday - 7:30 pm Hedda Lettuce, starring in “Gringa in Paradise” – 9:30 pm Friday, March 8 “The Gabest Show on Earth” featuring former singer/dancer with “Cuchi-Cuchi” Charo, Gabe Arciniega, - 5:00 pm “Hair, the Concert,” featuring Don & Rhonda & their LIVE BAND! - 7:00 pm Diana Villamonte - “I Will Always Love You,” a Whitney Houston Tribute - 7:30 pm Hedda Lettuce, starring in “Gringa in Paradise” – 9:30 pm Continuing Shows at Act II: ? “The Foreigner,” directed by Founding Partner, Danny Mininni A Comedy by Larry Shue Produced by Act II Entertainment WEDNESDAYS - 7:00 pm The Foreigner is the story of two guests, Charlie Baker and Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur, at a resort-style fishing lodge in rural Georgia. Charlie is depressed because his beloved wife may be dying. To help his friend, Froggy tells Betty Meeks, who owns the lodge, that Charlie is the native of an exotic country who does not understand a word of English. Betty, who has never traveled, is delighted to cater to a stranger who is "as foreign as the day is long." Before long, things start to go awry, as Charlie finds himself privy to assorted secrets and scandals freely discussed in front of him by the other visitors. Charlie must “learn” English quickly and think on his feet if he wants to save the lodge and his new friends. The Foreigner stars Alex McLauchlan as the charming and adorable Charlie (the Foreigner). “I never thought I’d meet another actor GOOD ENOUGH to play the part of Charlie until I met Alex,” says director, Danny Mininni. This show also features Act II veteran actress, Cherry DeLorenzo, the only actress that has been in an Act II production every season since its inception. Also starring Maria Rose, Shawn Morgan, Branden Hayes, Al Carswell, and Andrew Sands. 'The Foreigner' is a fantasy of good and evil resulting in side-splitting laughter. This hysterical romp is filled with slapstick and surprisingly, romantic comedy! It has enough warmth and truth in it that it is not only funny, but also often moving. This is solid entertainment and one of the funniest shows you will ever see! TripAdvisor ????? Best Play Ever! If you are looking for a fabulous night out go see The Foreigner on Wednesday nights at 7 pm or Saturdays and you can thank me later!!! It was full of surprises. Lots of fun! ~wheelerart, 1/12/19 TripAdvisor ????? “... tons of laughs for a sold out audience. Very entertaining and very well cast with flawless performances from all the actors Congratulations Danny on your direction Capabilities!” ~William Larkin, 1/6/18 “Total raves from attendees leaving the theater from everyone I talked with. Best Ever?” ~Gary Beck 1/6/18 “GO SEE THE FOREIGNER at Stages, Act II! It is brilliant! I saw Danny Mininni´s production 7 years ago and thought... this can´t get any better!¨ Well it was as good, and some of the characters even better in my opinion. Cherry DeLorenzo as Betty Meeks did not lose a beat! Timing by all concerned was perfect and hard to do on an opening night! Maria Rose can not only sing but act. Perfect person for Catherine. The Foreigner, Alex McLauchlan was so endearing and clever and PERFECT. Brendan Hayes played a wonderful irreverent Reverend and the two tall guys, Allan Carswell and Andrew Sands played their parts brilliantly as well. Shawn Morgan who played Owen Musser was cast perfectly as the angry Clan member. Thanks for another entertaining evening at Act II.” ~Sharon Baughman-White 1/6/18 “The Foreigner opened last night with rave reviews. Couldn’t agree more. Another over the top production by Danny Mininni, Alfonso López and all the performers and staff at Act II Entertainment. Make it a point during your time in Puerto Vallarta to see this play! Well done!” ~Cindy DuChateau Ramirez 1/6/18 “A tour de force. A comedic drama at its best. ACT II showcases the exceptional talent of Vallarta and delivers a hilarious show with an important message. It shows that drama can be forcefully delivered in Vallarta. The show deserves to be sold out every night. Bravo to all!” ~Tom Bernes 1/6/18 “Act II Entertainment Stages has Done It Again. Where else can you go see a "Play" with such Fine Acting, Great Characters and a Haunting Story Line. "The Foreigner" opening night was a Hit Run Away. Perfectly executed by all the Actors and Directed by Danny Mininni, it is a Show of Shows. Every Actor was the Star. The Set was Amazing and the sound and lighting was Spot on. Lots of Laughs but lots to ponder as the show unfolds.” ~David Wilhoit 1/6/18 “It was the best! What a playwright, what direction, and what talent. A winner all round.” ~Heather Thomson 1/6/18 “Yet another blockbuster!! Amazing how you all do this for us! Spectacular!!!” ~Francine Peters 1/6/19 “Coming from a fellow thespian That was an amazing opening night everyone was so in sync with each other and it became so believable I felt like I was really at the lodge. Kudos to all!” ~Candace Kepley 1/6/18 “The actors worked together seamlessly in spite of the incredibly lengthy lines they had to memorize. My hat is off to every performer in the cast. Brilliant!” ~Dave Mohr 1/6/18 “What a great show! All-around amazing work! Congrats to all!” ~Derek Carkner 1/6/18 “Great performance by a very talented cast! Amazing to see all the new talent at Act ll this year!” ~Bert Ramirez 1/6/18 ? “Little Shop of Horrors” (#1 Main Stage Musical in the past 6 seasons) A Cult Musical/Horror Comedy Produced by Act II Entertainment Directed by Alfonso López Extended by popular demand…now on Mondays & Thursdays - 7:00 pm One of Off-Broadway’s most popular cult musicals, Little Shop of Horrors is the hilarious tale of a down-and-out Skid Row floral assistant, the girl he loved, and a strange new, man-eating plant threatening to tear their world apart. This cult classic was one of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows and has become a household name thanks to a highly successful film version and a fantastic musical score! For the past 30 years, people just can’t get the catchy music out of their heads! Directed by Alfonso López, the uber-talented director of “Rocky Horror” last year, this beloved horror/comedy/rock/musical is another first-class production at Act II and brings back the sounds and ambiance of the rock ‘n’ roll era. It stars many of your favorite Act II actors, plus some wonderful new faces, including Maria Rose, Joey Martinez, Alex McLauchlan, Andrew Sands, Shawn Morgan, Eli Estrada, Sasha del Oceano, and Ximena Peña Esparza. It also features the return of Act II Managing Partner, Danny Mininni, to the stage, with his portrayal of the crotchety and hilarious “Mr. Mushnik.” With its delightful cast and toe-tapping music, Little Shop of Horrors is a must-see this season! TripAdvisor ????? Very good entertainment! We saw Little Shop of Horrors tonight at Act II. The actors were very talented, the singing was very good and they did an excellent job with the stage and sets. It is great that PV has Act II available to offer some alternative nightlife entertainment. The theater is small and very comfortable and offers an intimate setting. They will serve drinks while the performance continues. I highly recommend going. They have many performances to choose from. ~fossr50, Tomahawk, WI 1/3/19 TripAdvisor ????? “Fantastic, fun and magical. A intimate venue with a very talented cast. Highly entertaining. I highly recommend going to see this.” - Scott R, 11/21/18 TripAdvisor ????? ACT II has done it again! Surpassed themselves. WOW! what a Terrific Show! - afield2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 11/17/18 TripAdvisor ????? “Best show ever in Puerto Vallarta. A must see, amazing talent and set design. Would love to see it again.” – Michelle S, 11/17/2018 TripAdvisor ????? “Just saw ACT ll’s Little Shop of Horrors. I didn’t expect the level of professionalism on display, from the sets, acting, singing to the choreography. ACT ll May be a small venue but they definitely put on big shows. Yes it may be a cliche but run don’t walk and get tickets for this musical. If your plans are for coming down later in the season go online lots of great shows to come. As a plus they have a great patio to enjoy a drink prior to the show.” -rickdj5364YT, Fresno, TripAdvisor - 11/5/18 ? “I Got Rhythm” A Celebration of the Music of Gershwin - All the songs you never knew you knew! Produced by Act II Entertainment Directed by Alfonso López (**Opened to standing ovations and incredible reviews and continues to sell out every week!) Every Tuesday - 7:00 pm (From the same team that brought you “Some Enchanted Evening,” the HIT musical revue from last season. Starring 6 of the best singers in Puerto Vallarta….) Summertime, I Got Rhythm, Nice Work If You Can Get It, S’Wonderful, Embraceable You, Someone to Watch Over Me, The Man I Love, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off, Strike Up the Band, Blah, Blah, Blah, Fascinating Rhythm, Delishious, Soon, Treat Me Rough, The Man that Got Away, and many more! George Gershwin (1898-1937) was one of America’s most influential music composers and pianists who worked in both classical and popular styles. Most of his songs were written to words written by his brother, Ira Gershwin. Some of his most well-known works are Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and Porgy and Bess, which is considered to be one of the most important American operas of the 20th century. I Got Rhythm features beautiful harmonies, duets, solos, and mini vignettes of song and dance. Each song sparkles with pure Americana from the 20’s and 30’s. Come and take a step back in time as you enjoy this art-deco themed show starring Act II partner, Alfonso López, along with MaryJo Nelson, Sasha del Océano, Marsha Ward Ross, Alberto Ponce, and Andrew Sands. TripAdvisor ????? “I love Act II! On my recent trip to Puerto Vallarta a friend told me about the shows there. I went to the Gershwin review called "I Got Rhythm,” and it was fabulous! The singing, the dancing, and the energy was incredible. We were all singing along to all the songs we knew. I had so much fun that night that I decided to go again. This time I saw “Chicago.” What a marvelous show!...” ~dancerjane, 2/13/19 TripAdvisor ????? :”...A show not to be missed!” - Tom Bernes “... the cast members … made me a believer.” - Ed Gill “...I stood and clapped in appreciation when the show was over, as did most of the audience.” - Ed Gill “...another successful opening... well worth waiting for!”- Mary Zack “...Go see the Gershwin show at Act II. They have come up with another winner!” - Sharon Baughman White “... This show has proven to be the “sleeper hit” of the season! What a fun one!” ~H. J. Ross ? “Chicago” A NuName Production Directed by Edoardo Rocha Every Saturday - 7:00 pm The iconic American musical, Chicago, features music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Ebb and John Fosse. When it debuted on Broadway back in the 1970’s, Chicago became a classic and won 6 Tony Awards! The Broadway revival in 1996 now holds the record as the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical in Broadway history! This NuName Production is absolutely amazing! It features 12 dancers, along with stage favorites, Michael Gibney, MaryJo Nelson, Maria Rose, Edoardo Rocha, Joan Houston, and Marsha Ward Ross! This spectacular musical is as addictive as gossip rags, and as unforgettable as any trial of the century. It is the one show you can always count on to give you the thrills and memories that only come from seeing a Broadway musical. It is an unforgettable journey into the crime and corruption of the 1920’s. ? “Nunsense, A-Men!” This year’s FUNNIEST MUSICAL... BAR NUN! (Pun intended!) Produced by Act II Entertainment Directed by Alfonso López EVERY SUNDAY - 7:00 pm Nunsense, A-Men! is a take-off on the 2nd longest-running Off-Broadway smash hit, Nunsense, only second to Little Shop of Horrors! But here in Puerto Vallarta, all of the characters are MALE musical comedy performers! Act II’s “sacrilegious” version of Nunsense, A-Men! features uproarious horseplay and side-splitting jokes that are performed by Bert Ramirez, Shawn Morgan, José Jasso, Roberto Gomez, and Al Carswell. Check out their video, #sheNUNigans, to see them parasailing, racing down the Malecon on Segways and experimenting with tequila... All in full habits! The Act II nuns are always up to something new and irreverent! Directed by Alfonso López and choreographed by Steven Retchless, Nunsense, A-Men! is the kind of show that picks you up and shakes you around and makes you want to dance. What more could you want from a musical than passion and laughter and fun? This is a show not to be missed at Act II Stages! A Special Message from Act II’s Managing Partner, Danny Mininni: “Every year, Act II has raised funds for a local charity during one of its shows. This year, Act II has chosen to support the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter! From now until the annual WHAT A DRAG charity event on March 10th, you can see a great show (NUNSENSE, A-MEN) and help the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter at the same time! Act II will match all donations made during this show! The funds will be presented to them at the WHAT A DRAG event in March! WHAT A DRAG is always hilarious and features a competition of straight men in “drag,” who are raising funds for the Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter. This year’s fundraising goal is $1,000,000 pesos! Act II wants to help them get there!” TripAdvisor ????? “It just keeps getting better! On this trip my husband and I attended 3 shows...Nunsense, Diana Villamonte and Little Shop of Horrors. All were very different and wonderful! I am happy to see that they are expanding the number and types of shows while continuing to bring PV quality live entertainment. The service is excellent and the setting fun. Go early and listen to the music in the bar. And yes, it is for everyone...please don't feel it is only a gay venue...don't miss it!” - Connie, Long Beach 11/16/18 TripAdvisor ????? “I loved it!! My friends loved it. Mother Superior was spot on funny when she gets stoned and moved the production along from scene to scene. The whole cast was great, harmonies were delightful, great voices and endearing characters. I’d see it again!” - Cherrydelo1776, 1/9/19 ? “The Gabest Show on Earth, 2.0” featuring Gabe Arciniega, Entertainer Extraordinaire March 1, 4, 8, 11 - 5:00 pm Gabe Arciniega, former dancer/singer with “Cuchi-Cuchi Charo,” presents “The Gabest Show on Earth, 2.0!” With songs such as THE BITCH IS BACK, FREEDOM, I WANT TO TAKE YOU HIGHER, NOBODY KNOWS YOU (WHEN YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT), SOUND OF SILENCE, STEAMROLLER BLUES, SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED and HOT LEG, and more, this show is one of the most popular in Act II history! Filled with beautiful music, poignant stories, incredible comedy and exuberant dancing, Gabe will also pay tribute to some of his lifelong music icons, to some of the most iconic songs ever written, and to some of the most iconic performers who ever lived. He will also welcome Vallarta’s favorite singer/actress, Maria Rose, as a guest singer in this show! Although not a stranger to the stage, Gabe is a relative newcomer to Puerto Vallarta. He moved here from California and was immediately cast as the lead character of Richard Hannay in Act II’s production of 39 Steps, as well as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life! He also thrilled audiences last year with his critically-acclaimed performance as Dr. Frankenfurter in Rocky Horror Show! If you want to see this show, you need to get your tickets now. All of Gabe’s shows sell out quickly. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the talents of this incredibly fascinating man! TripAdvisor ????? “Gabe is back again with his newest show and it was terrific. His ability to weave a story through song about himself, his life and the impact music, lyrics and multiple genres have had on him is nothing short of amazing. At times you will laugh, become nostalgic, hum or sing along while being thoroughly entertained. Gabe’s energy and talent are amazing. His engagement is for a limited time so be sure to catch one of his shows. There’s nothing like it!” ~ Barbara S, 2/24/19 ? “Queens of Rock” Featuring International superstar, Debby Holiday, with 12 “Top 20 Billboard Chart” Hits! March 2, 5, 7, 9 - 7:30 pm Don’t miss this exciting musical journey through Debby Holiday’s show, Queens of ROCK (and ok some Kings, too)! Hear the songs of Tina Turner, Bette Midler, David Bowie, Queen, Janis Joplin and more… the voices and personalities that shaped her songwriting from childhood to current day. Debby has been involved in the music industry since she was a little girl. Her father, Jimmy Holiday, co-wrote many hit songs, including the worldwide smash “Put A Little Love In Your Heart.” Debby's unique sound is a mixture of soul and rock. She started to write songs at the age of 13 and broke into the dance scene and the Billboard Top 10 in 2004 with her songs, "Dive" and "Half a Mile Away." Debby has shared the stage with legendary recording artists like John Waite and Rod Stewart, appearing on many television programs, including The View, The Rosie O'Donnell Show and The David Letterman Show. During her career, Debby has toured and opened for rock superstars including Joe Walsh, Rod Stewart and Kiss. TripAdvisor ????? “Do not miss Debby Holiday! We have seen lots of great shows at Act 2 over the last three years. This year Debbie Holiday's Free to be show is not to be missed. She has a spectacular voice and a powerful stage presence.” ~ Barry S “She was incredible. Loved so many of the songs she sang. Proud Mary really got the audience going. Jagged Little Pill by Alanís Morissette is one of my favorite albums, but Debby’s version of “You Oughta Know” just blew Alanís away. Great, great show!!” ~ Rick DeCarlo ? “Twist and Shout” (EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND) Music and Dance from the 50’s and 60’s Produced by Act II Entertainment Directed by Alfonso López Every Saturday - 5:00 pm (NEW TIME!) Act II is pleased to announce a brand new 50’s and 60’s show, “Twist and Shout,” featuring musical hits from the 50's and 60's! The dynamic duo, Pedro Islas and Faride Talamás perform many of the songs that you love…. I Wanna Be Loved By You, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, Be My Baby, Lollipop, I Only Want to Be With You, Twist and Shout... and more! This show has a unique format and is full of singing, comedy, and DANCING to the rhythms that changed the world! TripAdvisor ????? Twist and Shout was amazing! Visiting Puerto Vallarta I had the great decision to come into a beautiful cabaret with one of the most amazing shows I ever have seen there Twist and Shout. The two singers are great actors, they spill a full of energy, great voices and amazing dancing. For sure if you are visiting Vallarta you can't miss this amazing show, it's like a time travel to a funny and full of emotions night! Totally a MUST! ~Bryan O, 1/22/19 ? “DragFlix” Starring Puerto Vallarta and New York City favorite, SUTTON LEE SEYMOUR! Every Tuesday - 9:30 pm Every Thursday - 5:00 pm NYC (and PV’s) drag darling, Sutton Lee Seymour, stars in DRAGFLIX, a new comedy spoofing your favorite TV shows, movies, and musicals with parodies of GAME OF THRONES, THE HANDMAID'S TALE, HARRY POTTER, and more! Sutton Lee Seymour, known as "the Robin Williams of Drag," is New York City's Live Singing Comedy Queen of Stage and Screen, having performed with Atlantis Events on their gay cruise and resort vacations, and making numerous appearances on Bravo TV's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen! She has toured with her shows to sold-out crowds in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, plus other beach “vacation towns” like Ogunquit, Rehoboth, and Saugatuck! In New York City, Sutton Lee Seymour has become the premier "Broadway Queen," hosting and starring in a number of weekly shows and cabarets! Keep up with her adventures and travels on Facebook and Instagram by following @suttonleeseymour. TripAdvisor ????? “DragFlix with Sutton Lee Seymour: A true gem of a show in a wonderful entertainment complex in Puerto Vallarta! I had the pleasure of meeting this AMAZING performer handing out flyers on the beach for her show and she was so engaging I decided to go. My instincts were proven right as I laughed so hard my sides hurt and I was wiping tears of laughter away all night. Sutton Lee Seymour is a true performer who sings original spoofs on some classic shows and songs… Dont walk, run to see this delightful performer. ” - parkpleasures ? “HAIR, In Concert” A Celebration of the hit Broadway musical, Hair A Don and Rhonda Production EVERY FRIDAY - 7:00 PM Don and Rhonda Productions, (or as Danny Mininni calls them, “RHONDONDA Productions”), a staple in Vallarta entertainment for more than 30 years, brings to you another great show this season. Act II Entertainment constantly endeavours to bring big-stage hit musicals to its small and intimate stage. How do you bring huge, iconic musicals to the stage? You partner up with Don and Rhonda Productions, famous for bringing classic rock and 60’s genre alive! Their most recent productions were the sold out hits, California Dreamin’ and last year’s Woodstock ‘69. TripAdvisor ????? "HAIR" a PV Must-See! “I had the pleasure of seeing a wonderful production of Hair on Jan 25. This is PV's only totally live cast - dancers, singers and musicians. What a fun time! The arrangements were spot on and the musicianship and choreography were outstanding. Highly recommended! - playbassatshaw ? Diana Villamonte - “I Will Always Love You,” a Musical Tribute to Whitney Houston featuring PV’s #1 Star, Diana Villamonte Produced by Act II Entertainment Diana Returns to Act II after winning FIRST RUNNER UP in the Voice of Mexico! WARNING!! All of Diana Villamonte’s shows sell out well in advance! Get your tickets now! Every Friday - 7:30 pm This year, Act II is thrilled to announce that Diana, along with director Alfonso López, has created yet ANOTHER sensational hit show, “I Will Always Love You,” a musical tribute to Whitney Houston! Diana, with her powerhouse voice and infectious personality, is the perfect singer to take on the iconic Whitney (her lifelong inspiration). The highlight of Diana’s show last year was when she previewed some of her Whitney Houston songs, often having most audience members in tears. Diana blew the audience away, and her fans begged for a whole show of Whitney’s songs! TripAdvisor ????? Run don’t walk to see both shows! You can then say I saw her when! To see this amazing talent in such a warm and intimate setting will blow you away! Both her Motown and Beyond and her Tribute to Whitney Houston shows are unbelievable! She came in first runner up this year on the Voice of Mexico. I have no doubt she would have won if all of her US & Canadian fans had Mexican phones and were able to vote! She will be packing in huge stadiums soon...so don’t miss this show!! ~sgunze, 1/7/19 ? Hedda Lettuce - “Gringa In Paradise” Winner, Funniest Drag Show 2017 - 2018 Featuring Hedda Lettuce’s smorgasboard of live comedy, songs, and stand-up improvisations Every Thursday & Friday - 9:30 pm Every Tuesday - 5:00 pm HEDDA LETTUCE, the six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine) and the legendary “green goddess” of drag, is excited to return to Puerto Vallarta for her FOURTH “sold out” season! Her show, this year, is a loving send-up to her favorite town…. Puerto Vallarta! Hedda will glamorize another season as she dishes out a tossed salad of improvisational comedy, sultry songs, and dazzling gowns. (And it's entirely fat-free!) She will gladly engage you in a night of storytelling, bawdy and biting wit, spontaneous comedy, and live (not lip-synched) singing! Her show includes her nationally-acclaimed original comedic music that is peppered with parodies of old time favorites and startling satire. Hedda Lettuce is one of New York City’s premiere drag queens and keeps the audience screaming with laughter for the entire show!. Trip Advisor ????? Absolutely hilarious! Shows moves quickly. An hour of total laughs. I highly recommend it. Bring the family! ~Linda V 1/8/19 Google Review! ????? “Awesome great show. I highly recommend Hedda Lettuce she is an amazing performer." -C Sailor, Puerto Vallarta 11/15/18 ? Diana Villamonte, Voice of Mexico Star - “More Motown & Beyond” A Musical tribute to the great ladies of Motown and Beyond, featuring Puerto Vallarta’s #1 songstress, Diana Villamonte #1 Box Office - 2 seasons running! All of Diana’s shows sell out well in advance. Get your tickets fast! Every Monday - 7:30 pm Diana Villamonte in “More Motown & Beyond” is the #1 show in Puerto Vallarta! This tiny little gal with the powerhouse voice and infectious personality pays respect to the great ladies (and a few of the boys) of Motown (and beyond), with a special tribute to Aretha Franklin, as well as Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Anita Ward, Etta James, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer. Her passion and commitment to her music, as well as her rich, belting notes and electrifying top register will bring tears to your eyes. TripAdvisor ????? “Fiercely Talented Singing Sensation Diana Villamonte Dazzles in Puerto Vallarta! Just when we thought what dazzled us most about Puerto Vallarta was its lush mountain landscapes, sparkling blue waters and rich art scene ~Boris Betanoff, 1/16/18 TripAdvisor ????? “Well Diana is totally ready for Broadway and or the movies. Her voice her look and her dancing just completely paralyzes you. What I am trying to say is that if you want to see the greatest show on earth go see Diana.”???? ~lorieg2019, 1/7/19 ? Mama Tits - All new show! “Triple D” Starring Puerto Vallarta’s beloved 6’7” POWERHOUSE, Mama Tits! Every Monday & Saturday 9:30 pm After her second record-breaking year as one of the Top Headliners of the illustrious Red Room Cabaret at Act II Stages, Mama Tits is thrilled to return for her fourth hit season! This year she is back with her raw and witty take on life, sex, relationships and living your truth. Mama Tits weaves her soulful live singing with her stories and comedy into one big joyride of a show, with a strong message of love, emotion and positive reinforcement, (not unlike her trusty underwire bra)! Jazz, blues, pop, rock and Broadway round out this year’s eclectic selection of songs. Check out her many reviews on Trip Advisor! TripAdvisor ????? “BEST SHOW: brave heart, inclusive, beautiful voice, kind, colourful, tells-it-like-it-is, and ?????????? entertainment. We need a 1000 yous, Ms. Mama Tits. That heart does not lie. Thank you!” roseycouture 12/16/18 ? “The Best of ABBA & Elton” (Every show SOLD OUT 10 weeks running) A musical tribute to ABBA and Elton John, featuring UsTwo and their LIVE BAND Every Sunday - 7:30 pm UsTwo presents a musical tribute to the timeless music of two unforgettable acts which began in the 1970’s, ABBA and Elton John! UsTwo will perform songs that you remember, such as Mama Mia, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Sad Song, Candle in the Wind, and Rocket Man, and more. Their repertoire changes with each performance, but these amazing vocalists (and their live band) will treat you to an unforgettable evening of music and an evening to remember! ABBA and its flamboyant costumes and catchy music, is considered to be one of the top musical groups in history, having sold over 500 million albums! Elton John first became famous for his oversize glasses and outrageous outfits, but his enduring popularity and incredible talent have earned him five Grammy awards, induction into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, and sales of over 300 million albums! Together, these two acts epitomized the soft rock/pop musical sounds that became hugely popular in the 70’s, and is still loved around the world today. TripAdvisor ????? Couldn't recommend them more. What an enthusiastic and joyful pair of singers! Perfect for the rainy day. The show was good for all ages. Prompt, helpful waitstaff as well. Just be sure to arrive about an hour before the show to enjoy drinks in the lounge and to maximize your chances of sitting together as a group during the show.” ~LinBoston 12/31/18 ? “Dueling Drag Divas” Comedy Drag Cabaret, starring JoAnna, and Emmy-Award Winner, ChiChi Rones Sundays & Wednesdays- 9:30 pm The Dueling Drag Divas return to the Red Room with an All-NEW, 2019 LIVE show! JoAnna (aka Joe Perry) and Emmy Award Winner, ChiChi Rones, sing hysterical spoofs of Cher, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Shirley Bassey, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Lady Gaga and more! JoAnna is celebrating her 13th season in Vallarta! Starting out in NYC, JoAnna has won numerous awards, including “Best Patsy Cline Singer” at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. The New York Times hails her as "One of the Best.” In addition to PV, JoAnna has enjoyed 6 smash seasons in Provincetown and currently 8 fabulous summer seasons in Ogunquit, Maine. Emmy Award Winner, Ch Chi Rones is excited to be back in Vallarta for a 7th season! She is excited to be debuting this all new show here in PV. Bette Midler, Edith Piaf and a duet with Sammy Davis, Jr. & Liza Minnelli, which must be seen to be believed! Iconic voices Shirley Bassey and Judy Garland, all sung in Chi Chi’s soaring voice. ? Us Two - Musical Duo THIS WEEK - 1st Wednesday - “Oldies, Volume 1,” music from the 80’s and 90’s!” Featuring Daniel, Noemi & their LIVE BAND! Winner - 2017 Best Band Award! Shows On Wednesday! Every Week - A New Show! 7:30 pm Never before has Act II witnessed such loyalty from fans who discovered Us Two at Act II Entertainment! With more TripAdvisor 5 star reviews than any other PV performers, fans have been known to attend an UsTwo show every week! With that in mind that, Act II Producer, Danny Mininni, and the members of Us Two, give fans the chance to see a new show every week! Us Two’s Wednesday night show features a different show every week, with a total of four different shows per month! Known for bringing the classics that you love the most back to life, Us Two will feature a Classics, Volume I and Classics, Volume II, because how can you fit all of that great music into one show? Other shows will include Country Week and the intimate “Unplugged” show. (See website and press releases for weekly genre reminders.) But no matter what the genre is, Us Two always brings you music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s in the form of song and dance, rock and roll, fun and games and humor and chat, all bundled into a 90-minute Vegas-style show! Every week a different show, this week… 1st WEDNESDAY - “Oldies, Volume 1,” featuring music from the 80’s and 90’s!” TripAdvisor ????? “Still the best! This was our fourth visit to see US TWO. They have added a keyboard to their band of amazingly talented performers. These two put on a show that is remarkable for a venue like this. They have packed the house at each of the performances we have attended. The show they put on is warm, funny and remarkably GOOD! Don’t miss this one. You will be glad you went!” - MJPmd, 1/14/19 For more information about our shows, or to order tickets, please go to our website at www.act2pv.com. Tickets are also available at our box office which is open 10:00am to 10:00 pm every day. Daniel R Mininni Producer - Founding Partner - Business Manager ACT II ENTERTAINMENT STAGES ENCORE -THE RED ROOM - MAINSTAGE WWW.ACT2PV.COM 322-222-1512 FACEBOOK