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Vallarta Pride Week Shows Close Spring Season at Act II

May 17, 2019

Act II STAGES is located in the Romantic Zone at the corner of Insurgentes and Basilio Badillo on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. For more information, call 222-1512, or visit Act II's website or Facebook page.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Act II Entertainment has a full week of fabulous Vallarta Pride Week shows before closing the 2019 Spring season on Monday, May 27th with the Farewell Diana Villamonte Concert and the closing night of Triple D, starring Puerto Vallarta's beloved 6'7" POWERHOUSE, Mama Tits.

But never fear... they're only taking a short break! Stages will re-open on June 19th with its new summer schedule, including the famous Act II Karaoke Party every Tuesday; the return of The Best of ABBA & Elton show; the "Sleeper" hit of the season, Twist and Shout; and the all new Puerto Vallarta Concert Series featuring a different local band every week!

BREAKING NEWS FROM ACT II STAGES


Act II's Vallarta Pride Week Lineup features the award-winning Broadway musical, Avenue Q at 7:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through May 25. Stages will also feature live music & cabaret, a choral performance by the Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Chorus, a dance extravaganza, and fabulous drag shows during Pride Week! Get your tickets now at act2pv.com!

Diana Villamonte's Farewell Concert: Act II superstar and The Voice of Mexico runner-up, Diana Villamonte, closes out the Act II season on Monday, May 27 at 7:30 pm, with an incredible show, featuring songs from her Motown, Tina Turner and Whitney Houston shows! She will be accompanied by a live band and will also feature her wonderful backup singers! Diana's CD will be included with the purchase of VIP and Premium tickets for this show! Tickets are available now at act2pv.com. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see Diana ONE MORE TIME!

New Act II Emergency Fund: In the tradition of Avenue Q, money is being raised for a great cause again! The Act II Emergency Fund was the brainchild of Danny Mininni last year, when everyone in town was scrambling to raise money for an emergency. Danny decided to create an official emergency fund so that money is available quickly, when it is needed on an emergency basis. This fund will be managed by local residents, Tom Bernes, Bert Ramirez and Marsha Ward Ross, who thank Act II for always thinking ahead and always being ready to help the community. Act II and Danny Mininni will raise the money, but will not be involved with decisions on how the monies are disbursed.

Act II PV's #1 Entertainment Venue: Act II's fabulous "Spring Season" is going strong, with lots of entertainment options to enjoy! Recently named the "Best Performing Arts Venue in Banderas Bay" for the second year in a row by Vallarta Tribune readers, and the "#1 Entertainment Venue" by TripAdvisor, Act II continues to enthrall audiences with its exciting Spring season of entertainment. Many of these shows sell out, so check the schedule below and get your tickets now so you don't miss them! Tickets to all shows are available at act2pv.com, and at our box office, which opens at 3:00 pm on show days.

SHOWS OPENING THIS WEEK AT ACT II STAGES

"The Rainbow Connection"
featuring The Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Chorus
Sunday, May 19 - 8:00 pm


The Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Chorus (PVGMC) kicks off Puerto Vallarta's 2019 Pride Week at Act II with its 7th annual Pride Week concert, "The Rainbow Connection."

This amazing group of singers is excited to perform many well-known songs from movies, including several Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning favorites, such as "Time of My Life" (Dirty Dancing), "Rainbow Connection" (The Muppet Movie), "Recuérdame" (Coco), "My Heart Will Go On" (Titanic), "Shallow" (A Star is Born), and many more!

Artistic Director, Derek Carkner says, "I have always loved soundtracks and songs from movies! Whether a song reminds you of a specific scene in a film, or triggers a certain cinematic memory, the power of the soundtracks is what we want to celebrate! I am excited to be able to share these beautiful choral arrangements with our audience!" The PVGMC will be joined by fabulous guest artists, Joby Hernandez and Hedda Lettuce!

Now in its 7th year, the PVGMC is a bilingual, cross-cultural chorus with members from Mexico, Canada and the United States. It was the first organization of its kind in Mexico and all of Latin America and is a proud member of GALA Choruses, a worldwide organization that represents over 8,000 singers and over 170 choruses around the world!

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Derek Carkner, it has elevated its performance standard and has built bridges of understanding, acceptance and love! It has also created renewed awareness and appreciation of music across all of Banderas Bay. Tickets are available at act2pv.com, or at the box office, which opens at 3:00 pm on show days.

"Encuentros de Danza"
A Dance Extravaganza with Kimberly LaRue and dancers from her NYC studio & Vallarta
Sunday, May 26 – 8:00 pm
ONE NIGHT ONLY!


Act II is thrilled to announce the return of NYC dancer (and Puerto Vallarta resident), Kimberly LaRue, in a ONE-NIGHT ONLY reprise of her incredible show, Encuentros de Danza, featuring a group of professional NYC dancers from her Upper West Side studio, "Bridge for Dance," who will join dancers from Puerto Vallarta.

This show includes a variety of dance genres, like contemporary ballet, modern, tap, urban street dance, and theatrical jazz. It will be inspiring, uplifting, entertaining, and especially exciting for local dancers who'll have the opportunity to work with "The Pros!"

Kimberly is a New York City-based dance professional, who has choreographed and performed in many NYC musical theater productions, as well as contemporary and improvisational works for the stage. Her affiliations include Columbia University Creative Arts Lab, Actors Studio New School, Joffrey Downtown, Broadway Dance Center, Actors Workshop, Harkness Dance Center 92nd St.Y, and Steps on Broadway.

She is joined by Joamer Gonzalez, who has numerous performance and choreography credits, including work for Univision, Telemundo, Arthur Aviles, Doug Elkins and Grammy award winner Giselle, Ana Vasquez/Miguel Martinez, both professional dancers, who have N'MOVIMIENTO dance studio in Vallarta; and Salvador Luna, who has worked with Teatro Vallarta in the past, and has recently formed his own production company and will be working throughout Mexico.

Five years ago, Kimberly choreographed Act II's very first production, A Chorus Line, as well as the first Encuentros de Danza. She also choreographed an outdoor theatrical/dance event for "Dia De Los Innocentes," and the fun and fabulous PV Flash Mob! Kim is a fabulous dancer and choreographer and is looking forward to spending more time in Puerto Vallarta. Act II is thrilled to welcome her back and really hopes that you will come and see this beautiful dance program.

PLAYING THIS WEEK AT ACT II STAGES
Week of May 17 - May 27, 2019

FABULOUS FRIDAY, May 17
7:30 pm - PV's #1 Songstress, Diana Villamonte - "I Will Always Love You," a Whitney Houston Tribute. (PV's #1 show for the past two years! Sells out every week!)

9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce, starring in "Gringa in Paradise" (Winner of Best Drag Show 2017/2018)

SPECTACULAR SATURDAY, May 18
7:00 pm - "Avenue Q," the #1 Musical Ever Presented in Vallarta!

SUPER SUNDAY, May 19
7:30 pm - "Best of ABBA & Elton," starring Us Two and their LIVE BAND (2017/2018 Winner, Best Musical Group)

8:00 pm – "Rainbow Connection" featuring the Puerto Vallarta Gay Men's Chorus singing songs from the movies!

9:30 pm - Mama Tits, starring in "Triple D"

MARVELOUS MONDAY, May 20
7:00 pm - Avenue Q, the #1 Musical Ever Presented in Vallarta!

7:30 pm - Diana Villamonte, starring in "More Motown & Beyond" (Winner, Best Solo Red Room Show!)

9:30 pm – Mama Tits, starring in "Triple D!" (Winner, Best Musical Drag Show!)

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY - May 22
7:00 pm - "Avenue Q," the #1 Musical Ever Presented in Vallarta!

FABULOUS FRIDAY, May 24
7:30 pm - PV's #1 Songstress, Diana Villamonte - "I Will Always Love You," a Whitney Houston Tribute. (PV's #1 show for the past two years! Sells out every week!)

9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce, starring in "Gringa in Paradise" (Winner of Best Drag Show 2017/2018)

SPECTACULAR SATURDAY - May 25
7:00 pm - (CLOSING NIGHT!) "Avenue Q," the #1 Musical Ever Presented in Vallarta!

9:30 pm - Mama Tits, starring in "Triple D!" (Winner, Best Musical Drag Show!)

SUPER SUNDAY - May 26
7:30 pm - "Best of ABBA & Elton," starring Us Two and their LIVE BAND (Winner, 2017/2018 Best Musical Group)

8:00 pm - "Encuentros de Danza," A Dance Extravaganza, featuring Kimberly LaRue and dancers from her NYC studio & Puerto Vallarta Dancers

Monday, May 27 - CLOSING SHOWS OF THE SEASON!
7:30 pm - "Farewell Concert" with Diana Villamonte, singing songs from her three shows, More Motown & Beyond, Whitney Houston & Tina Turner - the #1 PERFORMER in Puerto Vallarta for TWO YEARS! (Winner, Best Red Room Solo Show)

9:30 pm - Mama Tits, the 6'7" hilarious drag diva, starring in "Triple D"

CONTINUING SHOWS AT ACT II STAGES

"Avenue Q"
Puerto Vallarta's #1 Musical - EVER!
Directed by Alfonso López
May 18, 20, 22 & 25 - 7:00 pm
Click HERE for show description

Diana Villamonte's "I Will Always Love You"
A Musical Tribute to Whitney Houston, featuring PV's #1 Star
Produced by Act II Entertainment
Every Friday at 7:30 pm (Through May 24)
Click HERE for show description.

Hedda Lettuce - "Gringa In Paradise"
Winner Funniest Drag show 2017 - 2018
Hedda Lettuce's smorgasboard of live comedy, songs, and stand-up improvisations
Every Friday - 9:30 pm (Through May 24)
Click HERE for show description and review.

"More Motown & Beyond"
Starring 'Voice of Mexico' Star, Diana Villamonte
All new Songs, with all the same talent!
Directed by Alfonso Lopez
Every Monday at 7:30 pm through May 27
WARNING! Diana Villamonte shows sell out quickly - Get your tickets NOW!
Click HERE for show description.

Mama Tits's All New Show - "Triple D"
Starring Puerto Vallarta's beloved 6'7" POWERHOUSE, Mama Tits!
Monday, May 27 at 9:30 pm (Closing Night)

Click HERE for show description.

US Two - "The Best of ABBA & Elton"
A musical tribute to ABBA and Elton John, featuring UsTwo and their LIVE BAND
Every Sunday - 7:30 pm (Through May 23)
Click HERE for show description.

Actor? Dancer? Singer? Act II is still casting for next season's shows. Contact Marsha Ward Ross at act2entertainmentproductions(at)gmail.com.

Act II is very proud of its talent this year and invites you to come and experience one (or two or three) shows for yourself!

Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at actiientertainment.com, or at the box office, which opens at 3:00 pm on show days.

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.