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Act II Closes Winter Entertainment Season With a Bang!

March 23, 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, Mexico - Between award-winning musicals, captivating cabaret acts and the most outrageously entertaining drag shows in Puerto Vallarta, Act II Entertainment has enjoyed sold-out houses and record-breaking attendance throughout the October-March winter season.

In fact, managing partner, Danny Minnini reports a more than 100% increase over last year's winter ticket sales and wishes to thank all of the visitors, snowbirds and full-time residents who support live entertainment in Puerto Vallarta!

Act II Headline News - Read All About It!


Avenue Q Must Close March 30th: You only have 2 more chances to catch this box office record-breaking, Tony Award winning musical before it closes for good! Thursdays March 23 & 30 at 7:00 pm. Shows sell out days in advance so get your tickets early at act2pv.com.

• "Canadian Idol" finalist Paul Fracassi will perform 20th Century Crooners, his last show of the winter season, on Sunday, March 26 at 7:30 pm.

They're Playing Our Song, the critically acclaimed musical by Neil Simon and Marvin Hamlisch Must Close March 29th. Get Your Tickets NOW!

• You have only 5 more chances to see Las Vegas headliner Michelle Johnson in Spotlight: My Journey From Backstage To Centerstage, March 23, 25, 28, 30 and April 1 at 7:30 pm.

• Danny Mininni to make his acting debut after 4 years away from the stage... In Drag! You won't want to miss the Opening Night Party for Casa Valentina, on Saturday, April 8 at 6:00 pm.

This Week at Act II Stages:

Thursday 3/23
6:00 pm - Gabe in Encore - No Cover
7:00 pm - Avenue Q
7:30 pm - Michelle Johnson
9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce


Friday 3/24
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 3/25
5:00 pm - Legends of Mexico - Closing Night!
7:00 pm - They're Playing Our Song
7:30 pm - Michelle Johnson
9:30 pm - Queens Against Humanity
11:30 pm - Gettin' Tipsy With Tipsy Rose Lee

Sunday 3/26
12:00 pm - Sunday Brunch with Hedda Lettuce
7:30 pm - 20th Century Crooners - Closing Night!
9:30 pm - The Dueling Drag Divas

Monday 3/27
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 3/28
7:00 pm - They're Playing Our Song
7:30 pm - Michelle Johnson
9:30 pm - Sutton Lee Seymour: Fame-ish

Wednesday 3/29
5:00 pm - Mama Tits: Sweet Like Candy - Special Early Show!
7:00 pm - They're Playing Our Song - Closing Night!
9:30 pm - Chi Chi Rones and JoAnna - The Dueling Drag Divas

Thursday 3/30
6:00 pm - Gabe in Encore - No Cover
7:00 pm - Avenue Q - Closing Night!
7:30 pm - Michelle Johnson
9:30 pm - Hedda Lettuce

Coming to The Main Stage in April

Casa Valentina
Winner of Four Tony Nominations
April 8 - Opening Night party at 6:00 pm, show 7:00 pm
April 8, 11, 13, 22,25, 27, 29. May 2, 4 & 6 at 7:00 pm
Get Your Tickets NOW at act2pv.com.


Back in 1962, most men went to the Catskill Mountains to escape the summer heat, but others took the two-hour drive to escape something else entirely: being men. Nestled in the land of dirty dancing and borscht belt comedy sat an inconspicuous bungalow colony that catered to a very special clientele: heterosexual men whose favorite pastime was dressing and acting as women. It was paradise for these men - white-collar professionals with families - to spend their weekends discreetly and safely inhabiting their chosen female alter egos. But when faced with the opportunity to become an official organization, these 'self-made women' had to decide whether public recognition would help them gain a place in open society or spell their own personal disaster.

Infused with Director Harvey Fierstein's trademark wit, the entire cast is a delight! This moving, insightful and delightfully entertaining new work had four Tony nominations in 2014, and offers a glimpse into the lives of a group of unforgettable characters as they search for acceptance and happiness in their very own Garden of Eden. Directed by Allen McMullen, Casa Valentina stars Tom Bernes, Nathan Frye, Danny Mininni, Bert Rameriz, Dwayne Carrier, Thomas Carroll, Cherry DeLorenzo, Maria Rose and Dr Ken.

Continuing This Month at Act II


Neil Simon's "They're Playing Our Song"
A Romantic Musical Comedy
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Starring Kami Desilets and Alfonso Lopez
Only 3 More Shows!
March 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.

"OMG! I just went to opening night of "They're playing our Song." What a HOOT this play was. Imagine a Crazy, scatterbrained, run at the mouth woman and a Neurotic, neat freak, socially inept man and you have the makings for a really fun evening. The characters were played brilliantly by Alfonso López and Kami Desilets. Everybody knows people like these characters which made it all the more exciting. This is a must see for the fun, music and laughter." - Howard Ross

"SPOTLIGHT: My Journey from Backstage to Centerstage"
Featuring Michelle Johnson
Only 5 More Shows!
March 23, 25, 28, 30 & April 1 at 7:30 pm


Michelle Johnson, direct from Las Vegas, presents SPOTLIGHT: My Journey from Backstage to Centerstage. Now a popular Las Vegas-based vocalist and entertainer, Michelle will be performing her one-woman musical show in the Red Room at Act II Stages! In addition to her wonderful music, which includes jazz, R&B, rock, and pop, she will present powerful, behind-the-scenes stories about her experiences in the music business as a session and back-up singer to some of the all-time musical greats! Michelle has had the privilege of singing with Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Sheena Easton, Gladys Knight, David Cassidy, Rosalind Cash, Lesley Gore, Paul Rogers (Bad Company), the Platters, and many, many more! She performed with Sugarland at the AMC Awards on CBS and performs the National Anthem for NASCAR and other professional sporting events. She has also been on Broadway, and has acted in a variety of plays. A critically-acclaimed, international vocalist, Michelle is currently recording a solo album and working on a book about the music business. We are so proud and honored to welcome Michelle Johnson to Act II Stages! Her soaring vocals and amazing stories will captivate you from start to finish!

"Come Together" - A Celebration of The Beatles
Featuring the Stars of Act II
March 24, 27, 31 at 7:00 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.

"This is the SURPRISE Show of the Whole Season. No one knew this was coming and it hit us in the Face. Fantastic and So much Fun. No more words. Just Fantastic... This show will go far beyond your expectations and OMG I was so impressed with the Opening Night." - David Wilhoit

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

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


They're BAAAAACK! 2017 Season at Red Room/Act II STAGES in PV! Emmy Award Winner, Chi Chi Rones, and NY Times-Acclaimed Impressionist, Jo Anna, return to Puerto Vallarta for their 5th season together as The Dueling Drag Divas! Their all-new show "The Fierce Awakens" opened January 1 at 9:30 pm in The Red Room, and continues to sell out every show! This is an all-live singing and comedy cabaret show that's guaranteed to make you laugh!

In addition to presenting an all-new show, Chi Chi and Jo Anna promise you a totally new format as these two divas BATTLE each other with "boxing-style" rounds. AND... the audience gets to vote for the winner! They will be pitting icons against each other, such as Cher vs Liza; a Disney round with Maleficent vs Ursula; the Brits with Adele vs Amy Winehouse; Dueling Tina Turners; a bonus Broadway Belters round; Streisand duets and more! The audience gets a chance to get on stage and have some fun too!

Ongoing Favorites Continue To Sell Out!

Hedda Lettuce
A Different Show Each Night!
Every Thursday and Friday at 9:30 pm

"Fame-ish"
Starring Sutton Lee Seymour
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

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

"Queens Against Humanity"
Starring Sutton Lee Seymour
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

"Everybody's Gettin' Tipsy" with Tipsy Rose Lee!"
Starring Tipsy Rose Lee
Only 2 More Nights!
Saturday, April 1 at 11:30 pm
Tuesday, April 4 at 9:30 pm

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.