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Even as Puerto Vallarta's 'high season' winds down, March Madness continues at Act II Stages. Here's a look at this week's exciting lineup of entertainment, which includes the return of Paul Fracassi with his popular Frankie Valli tribute show, 'Walk Like A Man.'

March Madness: Puerto Vallarta 'High Season' Continues at Act II

March Madness: It's Still "High Season" at Act II!

March Madness Continues at Act II Stages

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Marsha Ross - BanderasNews.com

March 15, 2019


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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 <a href="http://act2pv.com" target="_blank">Act II's website</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ActIIEntertainment" target="_blank">Facebook page.</a>

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<p><i>Puerto Vallarta, Mexico</i> - Even as Puerto Vallarta's 'high season' winds down, March Madness continues at Act II Stages. Here's a look at this week's exciting lineup of entertainment, which includes the return of Paul Fracassi with his popular Frankie Valli tribute show, 'Walk Like A Man.'</p>

<p>Boasting a full slate of performers and 3-4 shows to choose from every night, Act II is THE PLACE to go for fabulous stage plays and Broadway musicals, as well as live cabaret and drag shows. Shows start at 5:00 pm and feature the best performers in the Banderas Bay area. Many of these shows sell out, so check out the schedule below and get your tickets TODAY! at <a href="http://act2pv.com" target="_blank">act2pv.com.</a></p><p><b>Act II BREAKING NEWS - READ ALL ABOUT IT!</b></p><p><b>• General Auditions, Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 pm</b></p><p><table width="1" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="right"><tr><td><img src="../1103/images/castingcall.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1"></td></tr><tr><td align="center" class="blut1"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="6" alt="" border="0"></td></tr></table>Do you like to act? Do you like to sing? Do you like to dance? If so, come to our general audition! We are looking for actors, dancers and singers, specifically for all parts in the musical, <i>Mamma Mia.</i> But everyone will be considered for other 2019/2020 shows as well. Act II has an exciting new season planned, with great new shows, including:</p><p><i>Mamma Mia</i><br>Monty Python's <i>Spamalot</i><br><i>My First Time</i><br><i>The Great American Trailer Park Musical</i><br><i>I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change</i></p><p>Come to the auditions, prepared to learn a dance, and bring music tracks for two songs on a USB for your audition.</p><p>• <b>Paul Fracassi</b> returns for his 5th season with his #1 hit show <i>Walk Like a Man</i> for a two week engagement. He'll be performing in The Red Room on March 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27 and 29 at 5:00 pm. The reincarnation of Frankie Valli, Paul's shows always sell out fast, so get your tickets NOW!</p><p>• <b>Avenue Q,</b> 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 we listened. We're bringing our most popular musical EVER back 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!</p><p>• <b>By popular demand,</b> PV's #1 musical, <i>Little Shop of Horrors</i>, the fabulous Gershwin musical revue, <i>I've Got Rhythm</i>, and the Broadway musical, <i>Chicago,</i> are still breaking box office records and have all been extended through April!</p><p><b>OPENING THIS WEEK AT ACT II STAGES</b></p><p><b>"Walk Like a Man" (Vallarta's #1 show)</b><br><i>Featuring Paul Fracassi, Canadian Idol Finalist<br>Opening Night: Friday, March 15 - 5:00 pm<br>March 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 - 5:00 pm</i></p><p><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="1"><tbody><tr><td><img src="../1903/images/fracassi.jpg" alt="" height="388" hspace="0" border="0" vspace="0" width="300"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1"></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1" align="center"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" alt="" height="6" border="0" width="1"></td></tr></tbody></table>Paul Fracassi, one of Act II's most popular and talented artists, returns to The Red Room for his fourth consecutive year, after a record-breaking season last year! His show, <i>Walk Like a Man,</i> is the #1 show in Puerto Vallarta. It has sold more tickets than any other show in Vallarta history!</p><p>Always the consummate performer, Paul bounds on stage 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.</p><p>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 <i>Dawn, Rag Doll, Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,</i> and <i>Walk Like a Man.</i></p><p>Paul handles these songs as if Frankie Valli himself was on stage singing them in his early years on the <i>Ed Sullivan Show!</i></p><p>This "Jersey Kid" from Toronto, Canada, managed to create a big fuss up in Canada as a finalist on <i>Canadian Idol.</i> Shortly thereafter, he created a "big fuss" in Puerto Vallarta too, as we fell in love with this wonderful, new singing sensation. Paul Fracassi has become an international star, and is much in demand in Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Tickets sell out quickly, so get yours TODAY!</p><p><b>PLAYING THIS WEEK AT ACT II STAGES</b></p><p><b>Friday, March 15</b><br>"Walk Like a Man," starring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi - 5:00 pm (Opening Night)<br>Diana Villamonte - "I Will Always Love You," a Whitney Houston Tribute - 7:30 pm<br>Hedda Lettuce, starring in "Gringa in Paradise" - 9:30 pm</p><p><b>Saturday, March 16</b><br>"Twist &amp; Shout," song, dance and schtick, celebrating music of the 50s and 60s - 5:00 pm<br>"Chicago," a NuName Production - 7:00 pm<br>"Naked Drag Queens Singing," Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, The Kinsey Sicks - 7:30 pm<br>Mama Tits, starring in "Triple D" - 9:30 pm</p><b>Sunday, March 17</b><br>"Walk Like a Man," starring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi - 5:00 pm<br>"Nunsense, Amen!" - 7:00 pm<br>"Best of ABBA &amp; Elton," starring Us Two and their LIVE BAND - 7:30 pm<br>"Dueling Drag Divas" starring Emmy Award-winner, Chi Chi Rones, and JoAnna - 9:30 pm</p><p><b>Monday, March 18</b><br>"Walk Like a Man," starring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi - 5:00 pm<br>"Little Shop of Horrors" (Back by popular demand every Monday &amp; Thursday!) - 7:00 pm<br>Diana Villamonte, starring in "More Motown &amp; Beyond" - 7:30 pm<br>Mama Tits starring in "Triple D" - 9:30 pm</p><p><b>Tuesday, March 19</b><br>Hedda Lettuce (and her live band), starring in "Hedda Sings the Blues" - 5:00 pm<br>"I've Got Rhythm," a musical revue of the music of the Gershwin Brothers - 7:00 pm<br>"Naked Drag Queens Singing," Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet, The Kinsey Sicks - 7:30 pm<br>Sutton Lee Seymour, starring in "Dragflix" - 9:30 pm</p><p><b>Wednesday, March 20</b><br>"Walk Like a Man," starring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi - 5:00 pm<br>"The Foreigner," directed by Act II Managing Partner, Danny Mininni - 7:00 pm<br>Us Two - 3rd Wednesday - "Oldies, Volume 2!" - 7:30 pm<br>"Dueling Drag Divas," starring Emmy Award-winner, Chi Chi Rones, and JoAnna - 9:30 pm</p><p><b>Thursday, March 21</b><br>Sutton Lee Seymour, starring in "Dragflix" - 5:00 pm<br>"Little Shop of Horrors" (Back by popular demand every Monday &amp; Thursday!) - 7:00 pm<br>"Kinsey Sicks" America's favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet - 7:30 pm<br>Hedda Lettuce, starring in "Gringa in Paradise" - 9:30 pm</p><p><b>Friday, March 22</b><br>"Walk Like a Man," starring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi - 5:00 pm<br>Diana Villamonte - "I Will Always Love You," a Whitney Houston Tribute - 7:30 pm<br>Hedda Lettuce, starring in "Gringa in Paradise" - 9:30 pm</p><p><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="1"><tbody><tr><td><img src="../1902/images/LSHlogo.jpg" alt="" height="200" hspace="0" border="0" vspace="0" width="300"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1"></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1" align="center"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" alt="" height="6" border="0" width="1"></td></tr></tbody></table><b>CONTINUING SHOWS AT ACT II</b></p><p><b>"The Foreigner"</b><br><i>A Comedy by Larry Shue<br>Produced by Act II Entertainment<br>Directed by Danny Mininni<br>Wednesdays at 7:00 pm<br><a href="../1901/ent-act-ii-vallarta-the-foreigner.htm">Click HERE</a> for show description &amp; reviews</i></p><p><b>"Little Shop of Horrors"</b><br><i>A Cult Musical/Horror Comedy<br>Produced by Act II Entertainment<br>Directed by Alfonso López<br>Mondays &amp; Thursdays - 7:00 pm<br><a href="../1902/ent-act-ii-vallarta-little-shop-of-horrors.htm">Click HERE</a> for show description &amp; reviews</i></p><p><b>"I Got Rhythm" - Starring 6 of the best singers in Puerto Vallarta</b><br><i>A Celebration of the Music of Gershwin - All the songs you never knew you knew<br>Produced by Act II Entertainment<br>Directed by Alfonso López<br>Every Tuesday - 7:00 pm</i></p><p><b>"Chicago" (Sold Out every week! Get your tickets now!)</b><br><i>A NuName Production<br>Directed by Edoardo Rocha<br>Every Saturday - 7:00 pm</i></p><p><table width="1" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="right"><tr><td><img src="../1901/images/chicago.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1"></td></tr><tr><td align="center" class="blut1"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="6" alt="" border="0"></td></tr></table>The iconic American musical, <i>Chicago,</i> 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, <i>Chicago</i> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>"Nunsense A-Men!"</b><br><i>This year's Funniest Musical... Bar Nun<br>Produced by Act II Entertainment<br>Directed by Alfonso Lopez<br>Every Sunday at 7:00 pm</i></p><p><b>"DragFlix"</b><br><i>Starring Puerto Vallarta and New York City favorite, Sutton Lee Seymour<br>Every Tuesday - 9:30 pm<br>Every Thursday - 5:00 pm</i></p><p><b>US Two - "The Best of ABBA &amp; Elton"</b><br><i>A musical tribute to ABBA and Elton John, featuring UsTwo and their LIVE BAND<br>Every Sunday - 7:30 pm</i></p><p><b>The Kinsey Sicks' 25th Anniversary Show!</b><br><i>Political Satire by America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet<br>March 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30 - 7:30 pm</i></p><p><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="1"><tbody><tr><td><img src="../1903/images/kinseysicks2.jpg" alt="" height="464" hspace="0" border="0" vspace="0" width="300"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1"></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1" align="center"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" alt="" height="6" border="0" width="1"></td></tr></tbody></table>The Kinsey Sicks, America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet, celebrate their 25th anniversary at Act II with this hilarious world-premiere show!</p><p>The Kinsey Sicks' award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag have earned them a diverse and devoted following around the world. This new show will mark the final Puerto Vallarta run of Benjamin Schatz, founding member of The Kinsey Sicks, who originated the role of Rachel. While Schatz will continue his involvement with the group by contributing new material and making occasional guest performances, a new cast member will join the group later in 2019.</p><p>"I still can't believe I've been performing with The Kinsey Sicks for a quarter century when I myself am only 21," said Schatz. "I'm sure the group will continue to grow when I stop touring, as I'm going to keep writing for them and desperately need the royalties."</p><p>These are the final Puerto Vallarta performances of Founding Member, chief writer and lyricist, Benjamin Schatz, before he retires, so get your tickets TODAY!</p><p><b>"Twist and Shout"</b><br><i>Music and Dance from the 50's and 60's<br>Produced by Act II Entertainment<br>Directed by Alfonso López<br>Every Saturday at 5:00 pm - New time!</i></p><p><b>Hedda Lettuce - "Gringa In Paradise"</b><br><i>Winner Funniest Drag show 2017 - 2018<br>Hedda Lettuce's smorgasboard of live comedy, songs, and stand-up improvisations<br>Every Thursday &amp; Friday - 9:30 pm<br>Tuesdays - 5:00 pm "Hedda Sings the Blues"</i></p><p><b>"More Motown &amp; Beyond"</b><br><i>Starring starring 'Voice of Mexico' Star, Diana Villamonte<br>All new Songs, with all the same talent!<br>Directed by Alfonso Lopez<br>Every Monday at 7:30 pm<br>WARNING! Diana Villamonte shows sell out quickly - Get your tickets NOW!</i></p><p><b>Mama Tits's All New Show - "Triple D"</b><br><i>Starring Puerto Vallarta's beloved 6'7" POWERHOUSE, Mama Tits!<br>Every Monday &amp; Saturday at 9:30 pm</i></p><p><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="1"><tbody><tr><td><img src="../1810/images/mamatits.jpg" alt="" height="463" hspace="0" border="0" vspace="0" width="300"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1"></td></tr><tr><td class="blut1" align="center"><img src="../images/spacer.gif" alt="" height="6" border="0" width="1"></td></tr></tbody></table>After her record-breaking year as one of the Top Headliners of the illustrious Red Room Cabaret, Mama Tits is thrilled to return to Act II 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.</p><p>"DDD was fabulous Diva Divine Delightful. This woman can sing ...there is no lip synching happening here and her music director piano man kills it! You will feel like you had an intimate Vegas night out! The staff treats you like family with free snack appetizers in the lounge ... Mama greeted everyone after the show! The stairs are worth the climb to see the stars! Fabulous night." - 5 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor</p><p>"This was an amazing and wonderful entertainment experience! Definitely not to be missed! Non-stop laughing throughout the entire show. She is quite hilarious. Wonderful singer with a very large personality!" - HoustonGuy2414, 11/11/18 on TripAdvisor</p><p><b>Diana Villamonte's "I Will Always Love You"</b><br><i>A Musical Tribute to Whitney Houston<br>Produced by Act II Entertainment<br>Every Friday at 7:30 pm</i></p><p><b>"Dueling Drag Divas"</b><br><i>Comedy Drag Cabaret starring JoAnna, and Emmy-Award Winner, ChiChi Rones<br>Sundays &amp; Wednesdays - 9:30 pm</i></p><p><b>Us Two - Musical Duo</b><br><i>Winner - 2017 Best Band Award!<br>Every Wednesday - 7:30 pm<br>A New Show Every Week of the Month<br>This Week - "Oldies, Volume 2"</i></p><p>"Do not miss "Us Two" at Act II Entertainment Stages! They have four different themed shows each month this season. Tremendously talented performers!!" - davemM5470OS, Puerto Vallarta 11/11/16</p><p>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!</p><p><img src="../entertainment/actii/actiifooter.jpg" alt="" align="right" height="112" hspace="3" border="0" vspace="3" width="133">Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.actiientertainment.com/" target="_blank">actiientertainment.com,</a> at the box office, which is opens daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, or at the 2nd Box Office location, across the street from Garbos on Pulpito Street in the Romantic Zone.</p><i>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 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ActIIEntertainment" target="_blank">follow Act II on Facebook.</a>&nbsp;<a href="../entertainment/act-ii-entertainment.htm">Click HERE to see what else is playing at Act II STAGES.</a></i>