Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - There's always something going on at Act II STAGES. Cool Summer fun continues with Las Vegas-style cabaret shows, the best Karaoke Party in town and a series of concert by local bands; and the final touches are being put on the selection of shows that will be presented to Puerto Vallarta audiences next season.

This is always a fun time of the year for Act II Managing Partner, Danny Mininni, who has assembled an incredible team to help him this season. He commented that "Act II has never had a better team in place, with Corie DuChateau on Video production; Diego Lozano and Elizabeth Garza on Graphics and Website Design; Marsha Ward Ross as Staff Writer; Luis Olvera as Production Assistant; Pablo Corona as Marketing Director; and Laura Cazarez as Coordinator. I think we have the DREAM TEAM!"

Act II's Winter Entertainment Season is set to begin on Tuesday, October 29, and their full schedule of 2019/2020 shows will be announced soon. Many favorites are returning to Act II, but there will be lots of exciting new shows, as well! Next season's Main Stage shows are already in full rehearsal mode, and season tickets will become available in September.

Meanwhile, Act II is keeping Puerto Vallarta entertained with Bob's Karaoke Party, Us Two's 'ABBA & Elton' show, and their new Summer Concert Series, featuring a different local band every week!

ACT II'S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Act II's Summer Concert Series has been a great boon to the summer entertainment that's available in Puerto Vallarta! Each year, Act II has used the summer season to promote some of the incredible talent of people that live here in the Banderas Bay area. As a result of this exposure, many have been given opportunities that otherwise might not been available to them, and have gone on to exciting, new careers!

This week's summer concert is:

"Sal de Mar"
Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska and Tropical Jazz
Thursday, August 15 at 8:00 pm

Sal de Mar is a very popular, up-and-coming band that originated in Puerto Vallarta in 2016. This 9-member group of musicians features guitars, horns, saxophone, keyboard and drums. They have performed all around Mexico, have already produced one extended play record, and are working on their second one. Their laid-back, rhythmic music is featured on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram and Facebook, and represents the perfect permanent vacation lifestyle of Puerto Vallarta. Seeing this amazing band perform is the perfect entertainment for a hot August night. Get your tickets today at act2pv.com!

Act II's 2019 Summer Concert Series will wrap up on Thursday, August 22, with Puerto Vallarta favorite, Us Two and their live band, who'll take The Red Room Stage at 8:00 pm.

PLAYING THIS WEEK AT ACT II
Week of August 9 - August 15, 2019

Fabulous Friday, August 9
8:30 pm - "El Ornitorrinco," an adult stage play, performed in Spanish (FINAL SHOW!)

Super Saturday, August 10
9:30 pm - "Las Anecdotas del Miembro," a hilarious adult comedy about the penis (performed in Spanish)

Terrific Tuesday, August 13
8:00 pm - "Bob's Karaoke Party," the best Karaoke Night in town - and no cover charge!

Wonderful Wednesday, August 14
7:30 pm - "Best of ABBA & Elton John," featuring 2019 Best Band award winner, Us Two and their LIVE BAND

Tantalizing Thursday, August 15
8:00 pm - Summer Concert Series: "Sal de Mar," a band featuring Reggae, Rocksteady, Ska, and a Touch of Tropical Jazz!

A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S LINEUP OF ENTERTAINMENT AT ACT II:

Bob's Karaoke Party
"One of Act II's most popular events"
Every Tuesday - 8:00 to 12:00 pm
Happy Hour - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
No Cover Charge

Bob's Karaoke Party is the most popular, most welcoming and most FUN karaoke night in the Banderas Bay area. Happy Hour Drink Specials are offered from 6:00-8:00 pm, and free karaoke begins at 8:00 pm. Our beautiful Encore Lounge has a fully-stocked, air-conditioned bar, and features the BEST KARAOKE in town! It's the place where many of your favorite singers/actors from your favorite shows pop in to sing with the locals.

We love for everyone to get the chance to sing. It doesn't matter if you are by yourself or are afraid to get up on the stage.... You are totally welcome to just drop in and listen to other people sing, while you relax in the friendly, welcoming atmosphere... and make new friends! Plus, many aspiring actors that are now appearing in Act II's productions have been "discovered" at Act II's Karaoke Party.

We invite you to join your hosts, Marsha Ward Ross and Danny Mininni, every Tuesday evening during the summer for a totally fun and COOL evening!

"The Best of ABBA and Elton John"
featuring Us Two (and their LIVE BAND)
Winner, "Best Band 2019"
Every Wednesday - 7:30 pm
Tickets are available at act2pv.com

After its incredibly successful, SOLD-OUT RUN this year, Us Two is thrilled to be able to present their #1 show, "The Best of ABBA and Elton John" during the summer season!

In a musical tribute to the timeless music of two unforgettable acts, ABBA and Elton John, which began in the 1970’s, Us Two will perform songs that you remember, such as Mama Mia, Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Sad Song, Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, and more. Their repertoire changes with each performance, but these amazing vocalists (and their band) will treat you to an unforgettable evening of music!

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.

"The Best of ABBA and Elton John," show has propelled Us Two into the #1 spot in Puerto Vallarta entertainment! Shows sell out - get your tickets NOW at act2pv.com!

"El Ornitorrinco" (The Platypus)
Comedia Sexual... MUY Sexual (A Sexual Comedy... VERY Sexual)
Produced by Eureka Productions
Recommended for Adults Only
(Performed in Spanish)
FINAL SHOW! - Friday, August 9 at 8:30 pm

"El Ornitorrinco" es una obra sobre las relaciones de pareja en los tiempos de redes sociales posmodernismo. Cuenta la historia de Ana y Paco, quienes tienen una relación de varios años. Ana está trabajando en su tesis sobre el ornitorrinco, un curioso animal inclasificable y exótico.

Paco rompe la cotidianidad de la relación cuando le plantea a Ana la posibilidad de abrir la pareja. Esto desencadena una discusión en torno a esos deseos de experimentación, y se plantean la posibilidad de experimentar en el campo sexual, redescubriendo sus pasiones, miedos y realidades, como la infidelidad. Presentando por Nixtehá Sosa, Andres Vázquez, Omar Lucian, Alberto Sosa, & José Esqueda y dirigido por Adriana Millán.

Translation: "The Platypus" is a hilarious work about relationships in postmodern social networks. It begins with the story of Ana and Paco, who have had a loving, but boring relationship for several years. Ana is a student, working on her thesis about the platypus, a curious, unclassifiable and exotic animal. Paco decides to add some excitement when he asks Ana about the possibility of having an open relationship. This triggers a discussion around their desires for experimentation, and poses the possibility of how infidelity could help them rediscover their passions, fears and realities. Featuring Nixtehá Sosa, Andres Vázquez, Omar Lucian, Alberto Sosa, and José Esqueda, "El Ornitorrinco" is directed by Adriana Millán.

"Las Anecdotas del Miembro"
Una comedia de el Pene (A Comedy about the Penis)
Produced by Grupo de Teatro Dionicio
Show Dates: Saturdays - August 10, 17, 24 - 9:30 pm
Tickets are available now at act2pv.com.

"Las Anecdotas del Miembro" es un comedia de monólogos cortos en los que el protagonista es el pene. A través de estas historias conocemos los tabúes, los retos y hasta los penes más famosos de la historia! Recomendado solo para adultos. (Realizado en español)

Translation: "The Anecdotes del Miembro" is a comedy of short monologues in which the protagonist is the penis. Through these stories we learn about the taboos, the challenges, and even MORE about the most famous penises in history! Recommended for Adults Only. (Performed in Spanish)

Are you an Actor? Dancer? Singer? Act II Entertainment is still casting for next season's shows. Contact Marsha Ward Ross at act2entertainmentproductions(at)gmail.com to schedule your audition.