Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Act II is THE PLACE to go to see a show when you are in Puerto Vallarta, and its fabulous "Spring Entertainment Season" is still going strong to keep you entertained! Featuring live cabaret, improv comedy and drag shows AND an art show/auction, there is something for everyone at Stages.

Currently listed at #6 on TripAdvisor's list of Things to Do in PV, Act II features the best performers and the best shows in the Banderas Bay area. Many of these shows sell out every week, so check out the schedule below and get your tickets today at act2pv.com, or at the box office.

BREAKING NEWS

Act II to Host Art Show and Auction, Featuring Local Artist Francine Peters
One-Night-Only! Tuesday, April 24 at 8 pm

Act II Entertainment Stages is thrilled to announce a one-night-only art show, featuring our favorite local artist, Francine Peters, to be held at the Act II Encore Lounge and Patio on Tuesday, April 24 at 8:00 pm. All are welcome to attend, enjoy an evening of music and fun, and of course, purchase some of Franny's beautiful artwork. Throughout the evening, Franny will be painting a new original piece, which she is donating to a live auction at the end of the night, with 50% of the proceeds going to the charity of the winner's choice. Admission is free, so grab your art-loving friends and join us for a wonderful evening! Click HERE for more information and photos.

Act II Has a New Marketing Director

You'll see a new face around Stages these days... Theater, PR, and marketing professional Melissa Tropp has joined the team as Act II's new Director of Marketing! Tropp comes to Vallarta by way of Chicago, where she worked as an actor, administrator, marketer, and publicist in Chicago's theater community for about 20 years before relocating here.

"I couldn't be happier to be joining the Act II family," she says, "This is an amazing group of fantastic people and talented performers, and I'm so glad to have found such a great place to put my skills and experience to good use." With an undergraduate degree in acting and a master's in PR & Advertising, combined with her years of experience as a freelance theater publicist, Tropp's background is perfectly suited for a position like this with Act II.

ImproVallarta Workshops Still Accepting Registrations

The quick-witted masterminds behind ImproVallarta are offering a series of improv classes on April 20, 24, and 26. No experience necessary, just sign up, come out, and have fun! There are still slots available, but space is limited, so register now at act2pv.com.

PLAYING THIS WEEK AT ACT II STAGES

Friday, April 20
Improv Workshop Begins! - 1:00 pm
"California Dreamin'" A musical tribute to the Mamas & Papas - 7:00 pm
"The Tina Turner Tribute Show" starring Diana Villamonte - 7:30 pm
"Hedda Lettuce," starring six-time Drag Queen of the Year, Hedda Lettuce! - 9:30 pm

Saturday, April 21
"ImproVallarta" - 7:30 pm

Monday, April 23
"Woodstock '69" at 7:00 pm
"Us Two" Noemi & Daniel at 7:30 pm
"Big and Loud," starring Mama Tits - 9:30 pm

Tuesday, April 24
Improv Workshop - 1:00 pm
ImproVallarta - 7:30 pm
Franny Peters Art Show/Auction - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 25
"Us Two" Noemi & Daniel at 7:30 pm
"Big and Loud," starring Mama Tits - 9:30 pm

Thursday, April 26
Improv Workshop - 1:00 pm
"Motown and Beyond" at 5:00 pm
"ImproVallarta" at 7:30 pm
"Gives Great Hedda" at 9:30 pm

CONTINUING SHOWS AT ACT II

"California Dreamin'"
A musical tribute to the Mamas & Papas
Friday, April 20 - 7:00 pm
Closing Night - get your tickets now!

Due to popular request, Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope have brought their ever-popular California Dreamin' show back to The Main Stage! This show is a tribute to the unforgettable music of The Mamas and Papas. California Dreamin' features LIVE MUSIC, with four singers portraying the characters of the original band members, Cass Elliot, Michelle Phillips, John Phillips, and Denny Doherty. Rhonda and Don are well-known musicians from Canada who arrived in Puerto Vallarta in the 1980's as guest musicians on the television show, The Love Boat.

"Simply the Best!" A Tina Turner Tribute Show
The #1 Show This Season, Selling Out Every Week!
starring Reality TV star (and Vallarta's #1 singing sensation) Diana Villamonte
Every Friday (through April 27) - 7:30 pm

Remember What's Love Got to Do with It, Simply the Best, River Deep Mountain High, Fool in Love, Nutbush City Limits, and many, many more? Reality TV Star and singing sensation Diana Villamonte, one of the most talented entertainers who has ever crossed our stage, has been starring all season to sold-out audiences in "Motown and Beyond!" Diana Villamonte in "Simply the Best: The Tina Turner Tribute Show" is a dream come true for Act II! Diana's high energy, powerful vocals, and captivating personality make this a spectacular show. She will win your heart and you will never forget the talent of this sensational singer. This show is a must-see for all ages. The #1 Show this season, "Simply the Best" Sells Out every week, so get your tickets NOW!

ImproVallarta
Uproariously funny, incredibly fast-paced, totally unscripted improvisational theater!
April 21, 24, 26 & 28 - 7:30 pm

Members from two of Canada's renowned improv comedy troupes are combining to become "ImproVallarta" a show created exclusively for Act II Entertainment Stages! From April 17 to 28, this improv power-trio will present shows in the format of "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" along with their own brand of "Dangerous Improv."

"Big and Loud" continues to sell out every week!
Live singing, stories, and side-splitting comedy, featuring drag diva, Mama Tits
Monday & Wednesday - 9:30 pm through May 28

In this all-new drag show, "BIG & LOUD," Mama Tits is guaranteed to take you on a wild journey, complete with incredible live singing, hilarious stories, and side-splitting comedy! This year, Mama Tits has turned things up a notch, too, by adding live accompaniment! Mama Tits is one of the top drag divas of Puerto Vallarta and Seattle, with sold-out shows almost every night. Known for her buttery smooth voice and soulful blues sound, her shows have become a notorious "destination," forever changing drag cabaret entertainment in Puerto Vallarta and beyond!

"Gives Great Hedda"
Starring the one-and-only Hedda Lettuce
Storytelling, stand-up comedy & singing
Thursday & Friday - 9:30 through June 1

Hedda Lettuce, six-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine) and the legendary "green goddess" of drag, is glamorizing another winter in Puerto Vallarta as she dishes out a tossed salad of improvisational comedy, sultry songs, and dazzling gowns. And it's entirely fat-free! She tosses out a night of storytelling, ribald stand-up comedy, and live (not lip-synched) singing. Her show includes her nationally-acclaimed original comedic music peppered with parodies of old-time favorites and startling satire. Expect a night of side-splitting laughter from Hedda Lettuce, one of New York City's premier drag queens.

"UsTwo - New Voices, Old Beats"
Starring Daniel Celis, Noemi Plascencia & their Live Band!
Remastered arrangements of classic favorites
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 through May 16

Us Two takes its place as the number one musical group in Puerto Vallarta, with New Voices, Old Beats, a hugely successful show! Puerto Vallarta has fallen in love with this smashing duo with the soft, sexy beat and harmonious vocals. As soon as they open their mouths, audiences are mesmerized. Daniel and Noemi sing re-mastered arrangements of classic favorites, from bands such as the Mamas and Papas, Abba, The Beatles, Journey, Cat Stevens, Culture Club, Air Supply, and more. People are raving about the absolute beauty of their unique sound.

"Woodstock '69"
Featuring Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope
A tribute to the women of Woodstock
Every Sunday at 7:00 pm through April 30

The uber-talented musical duo of Rhonda Padmos and Don Pope have created a brand-new show this season that's sure to bring back lots of memories! It's called Woodstock '69, a festival of LIVE MUSIC and peace, featuring the music of the unforgettable women of Woodstock... Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Grace Slick, Melanie, and Nancy Evins.

It also features the music of Jimmy Hendrix, Ritchie Havens, Sweetheart, Arlo Guthrie, Carlos Santana, Country Joe MacDonald, The Who, Ravi Shankar, Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joni Mitchell, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and Bob Dylan, and The Band!

"Motown and Beyond"
Starring Diana Villamonte
Every Thursday at 5:00 pm through May 24

The amazingly talented Diana Villamonte presents "Motown and Beyond!" a musical tribute to the great ladies of Motown and Beyond, such as Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Anita Ward, Etta James, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer! This young lady is one of the most talented people that has ever crossed our stage! After a sold-out preview of her show this past summer, she was described as "powerful, charming, beautiful, stunning, polished, mesmerizing and stunning." She blew the audience away with her huge vocals and passionate interpretations, grabbed the audience and never let go. "Motown and Beyond" has been the biggest hit of the season, so get your tickets early!

Coming Soon To Act II Stages

• Fraser Frase - Interactive Comedy (May 1, 3, 5)
• "Katmandu" - featuring sitarist/guitarist Don Pope & Rhonda Padmos (May 4)
• "Come Together" - A Beatles Tribute, featuring many stars of Act II (May 7-18)
• Debbie Holiday - 12 Top 20 Billboard Charts! (May 29, 31)
• Steve Grand - Gay Pride Week (May 21, 23, 26)

For information on these upcoming shows, please visit act2pv.com.

Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at actiientertainment.com, at the box office, which opens at 10 am on show days, or at the 2nd Box Office location, across the street from Garbos on Pulpito Street in the Romantic Zone.