Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – With three to four shows every night, Act2PV invites you to get your tickets today for the great new line-up of shows! Act2PV has been voted the #1 Entertainment Venue in the Banderas Bay and #3 on TripAdvisor’s list of “Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta!”
If you are looking for high-quality theater productions, internationally renowned musical cabaret or drag shows, Act2PV continues to bring you the BEST OF THE BEST entertainment for 2020! This beautiful, 5-star venue truly has something for everyone!
Act2PV’s incredible entertainment, with its amazing sound and lighting systems, is on par with any theater in North America! Excellent live musical entertainment (with no cover) is also offered in the beautiful, fully-equipped Encore Bar, so come early and enjoy a drink before the show.
Be sure to check out all the show reviews on TripAdvisor, Facebook, GoogleMyBusiness.com and more! For more show information or to buy tickets, go to act2pv.com.
SHOWS OPENING THIS WEEK
Tuesday, January 7 – “Celebrating the Great American Songbook”
with Jonathan Karrant, a 20th century singer from the 21st century
From Vegas to California to NYC’s cabaret/jazz rooms, Jonathan Karrant makes his first appearance in the Act2PV Red Room! Although only in his twenties, he seems to have an innate and inside connection with music writers of the past, singing the songs we all grew up with, from Cole Porter to Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr, Sinatra, and many more. This handsome young man is edgy enough to sing with a Boy Band, but is also an accomplished jazz musician with an astonishing baritone voice! He is well on his way to international stardom! Audiences have said that when he sings, he paints a picture, presents a mood, and then totally captivates the room through his song.
Jonathan grew up in Arkansas in a family of music-lovers. He sang his first solo at age 7 and has been singing ever since! He participated in musical theater in high school and studied at the William Esper Performing Arts School in NYC and the Seth Riggs Voice School in LA. He was honored in the 2014 New York City Jazz Cabaret Honors, and in 2015, was voted “Best Singer” for the Bravo San Diego Awards. He performed on Broadway in many musicals, including The Man Who Came to Dinner, Annie, The Pajama Game, and The Wizard of Oz, and his first album, Out and Out, peaked at #4 on the Jazz Charts. Downbeat Magazine rates him as “one of the top 12 rising jazz artists!”
“Jonathan Karrant works straight out of the American songbook with a level of manly confidence and jazz suave and bonhomie that was patented by Mel Torme himself.” – The Reader Magazine
“A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Karrant carries these songs with an emotional weight that make it seem at times as if he had written them himself. Just listen to his jazzy makeover of the Beatles’ eternally beautiful “In My Life” and [you’ll] hear the yearning in his singing.” – Jazz Corner
Friday, January 10 – “Best of Broadway”
a musical revue of your favorite Broadway songs!
Act2PV has developed a great reputation for its popular musical revues each year, and the season just wouldn’t be the same without one! Managing partner, Danny Mininni, has always had a dream of creating a Broadway musical revue, and this year, his dream has finally come true!
Act II is thrilled to welcome four amazing performers in its “Best of Broadway” Musical Revue! Featuring Daniela Treviño (star of “Let’s Get Loud/Showgirl”), Faride Talamas (star of last year’s “Twist & Shout”), and Marc Lopez, star of “Crooners and Legends,” and newcomer to Act2PV, Victor do Esperito, who is a well-known singer around Banderas Bay, this show is certain to “tickle your Broadway taste buds!”
The “Best of Broadway” production will showcase favorite songs from A Chorus Line, Grease, Dream Girls, Funny Girl, Les Miserables, Wicked, Cats, Sound of Music and many more! Featuring incredible dancing, creative set designs, gorgeous costumes by haute couture designer, Federico Nuñez Murias, and beautiful choral harmonies, duets, solos, and mini vignettes, each song sparkles with pure Broadway brilliance!
This show, produced by Act2PV and directed by Danny Mininni, is great for all ages, and is a must-see in Puerto Vallarta! Tickets are available at act2pv.com.
Get Your Tickets Now for these Great Broadway Musicals Produced by Act2PV!
MAMMA MIA!
A Broadway Musical
Produced by Act2PV
Directed by Alfonso López
Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays – 7:00 pm
Act2PV and its managing partners, along with Music Theater International (MTI), are excited to present the Broadway Musical, MAMMA MIA! on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00 pm! MAMMA MIA!, the most exciting production in Puerto Vallarta history, is inspired and enhanced by well-known ABBA tunes. It is a “feel-good” kind of show that will make you want to sing along to the familiar songs, and get up and dance in the aisles! Sophie, the 20-year old bride, is planning to get married in a little hotel on a Greek island where she has worked with her single mother, Donna, her whole life. Unbeknownst to Donna, Sophie has longed to find the father she has never known. After accidentally finding and reading her mother’s diary, she finds clues that point to three lovers from her mom’s “free-spirited” past that “might” be her father. Sophie secretly invites all three of these men to her wedding, and hilarity ensues! This delightful story features lots of nostalgic singing and dancing, as well as a HUGE cast, with a creative and colorful set design, beautiful, custom-created costumes, and brilliant choreography.
“Even if you’re like me and not really a fan of ABBA, I’m sure you’ll enjoy ABBA’s songs the way they are presented by Act II’s cast of Mamma Mia! I was impressed by the quality of the singing delivered by the whole cast, soloists and chorus alike. The music, combined with energetic choreography and a zany story line, makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience…” – TripAdvisor
Be sure to check out MAMMA MIA!’s other reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.com. To buy tickets, go to act2pv.com. Get your tickets now because every performance has sold out!
“AVENUE Q”
A musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors
Produced by Act2PV
Directed by Alfonso López
Wednesdays – 7:00 pm
AVENUE Q is a delightful, laugh-out-loud American musical that was performed on Broadway from 2003 to 2019. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score (not to mention the use of full-size puppets that are animated by unconcealed human puppeteers), Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere!
Although the show addresses humorous adult issues… (puppet sex!)… and is not recommended for children, it is actually very similar to a “well-known children’s television show” where puppets are friends. Audiences everywhere have been captivated by this fresh and funny story, and it won the prestigious 2004 “Triple Crown” for Tony Awards… Best Music, Best Score and Best Book! During its 6-month run at Act2PV three years ago, almost every show was sold out!
The story of AVENUE Q takes place in New York City and the street is Avenue Q, the only address a person can afford when they’re fresh out of college, out of a job, or just trying to find their purpose in life. It is a coming-of-age parable that satirizes the issues and anxieties of entering adulthood.
Be sure to check out Avenue Q’s reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.com! For more information or to buy tickets, go to act2pv.com.
*AVENUE Q has not been authorized or approved by the Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content. Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty, Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Avenue Q is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized materials are also presented by MTI, 423 W 55th St, NYC, NY 10019 – (212) 541-4684 / (212) 397-4684 FAX
ALL SHOWS PLAYING THIS WEEK AT ACT2PV
Fabulous Friday, January 3
5:00 pm – “Whitney & Tina” starring Vallarta’s #1 Songstress, Diana Villamonte
7:30 pm – “Gabe & the Rockstars,” featuring Gabe Arciniega (CLOSING NIGHT)
9:30 pm – “Tossed Salad,” featuring drag diva, Hedda Lettuce
Super Saturday, January 4
7:00 pm – “Mamma Mia!” the Broadway Musical
7:30 pm – “Let’s Get Loud” Glitz & Glam of Vegas with ‘Showgirl’ Daniela Treviño
9:30 pm – “The B*ch is Back,” featuring drag diva, Mama Tits
Sunday Funday, January 5
5:00 pm – “Linda Ronstadt: In My Voice,” a musical tribute starring Brenda Gaviño
7:00 pm – “MJ Live,” a musical singing/dancing tribute to Michael Jackson
7:30 pm – “Elton / Earth, Wind & Fire,” starring the musical duo, Us Two
9:30 pm – “A Little Bit of Tammie,” starring Tammie Brown, RuPaul Drag Race TV Legend
Motown Mama Mia Monday, January 6
5:00 pm – “A Little Bit of Tammie,” featuring RuPaul Drag Race TV Legend, Tammie Brown
7:00 pm – “Mamma Mia!” the Broadway Musical
7:30 pm – “Beyond Motown,” starring Voice of Mexico Runner-Up, Diana Villamonte
9:30 pm – “The B*ch is Back,” featuring drag diva, Mama Tits
Terrific Tuesday, January 7
5:00 pm – “Tossed Salad,” featuring drag diva, Hedda Lettuce
7:00 pm – “PAST-Modern Jukebox,” starring the band, Lollipop
7:30 pm – “Celebrating the Great American Songbook” Jonathan Karran (OPENING NIGHT)
9:30 pm – Steve Grand, singer/songwriter and overnight internet sensation
Wonderful Wednesday, January 8
5:00 pm – “Let’s Get Loud – Showgirl,” featuring singer/dancer Daniela Treviño
7:00 pm – “AVENUE Q,” a quirky, very funny Broadway musical!
7:30 pm – “Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles,” featuring the musical duo, UsTwo
9:30 pm – “A Little Bit of Tammie,” featuring RuPaul Drag Race TV Legend, Tammie Brown
Thankful Thursday, January 9
5:00 pm – “The B**ch is Back,” featuring drag diva, Mama Tits
7:00 pm – “MAMMA MIA!”, the Broadway Musical
7:30 pm – Steve Grand, singer/songwriter and overnight internet sensation
9:30 pm – “Tossed Salad,” featuring drag diva, Hedda Lettuce
FABULOUS FRIDAY, January 10
5:00 pm – “Whitney & Tina” starring Vallarta’s #1 Songstress, Diana Villamonte
7:00 pm – “Best of Broadway!” a musical revue of Broadway tunes (OPENING NIGHT)
7:30 pm – “Celebrating the Great American Songbook,” featuring Jonathan Karrant
9:30 pm – “Tossed Salad,” featuring drag diva, Hedda Lettuce
Please check out the reviews for these shows at “Act II Entertainment Stages” on TripAdvisor and GoogleMyBusiness.com, then go to act2pv.com for more show information, additional performance dates, and to buy your tickets.
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
“Whitney & Tina”
Diana Villamonte, Vallarta’s #1 songstress (and runner-up in “The Voice of Mexico”) has returned for her THIRD SOLD-OUT SEASON! She starts the evening off with this very popular show, featuring songs by The Supremes, Michael Jackson, Queen, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Alicia Keys, and MANY more.
“Gabe & the Rockstars”
Gabe Arciniega celebrates the music of three of the most famous rock icons, Mick Jagger, George Michael and Prince. Gabe is a masterful storyteller, and through his own personal experiences in the ever-changing world of entertainment, he will titillate you with behind-the-scenes stories about the life of a rockstar. Some of the iconic songs in this show include “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Freedom,” “Honky Tonk Woman,” “Baby I’m a Star,” and “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”
“Tossed Salad”
Hedda Lettuce, 6-time Drag Queen of the Year Award-winner (HX magazine) and the legendary “green goddess” of drag, celebrates her fifth season at the Red Room Cabaret! Hedda will toss out the perfect mix of fresh, crisp improvisational comedy, bawdy and biting wit, light dancing and lush, live (NOT lip-synched) singing! All this, along with her colorful costumes, creates the perfect show!
“Let’s Get Loud – Showgirl”
A throwback to the days of Las Vegas when SHOWS were the highlight of your trip! Daniela Treviño. salutes Beyonce, Celine, Jennifer Lopez, Charo, Gloria Estafan, Mariah, Cher and more of the greatest singers who have ever performed in Las Vegas! Produced by Act2PV and directed by Alfonso Lopez.
“The B**ch is Back”
The beloved Mama Tits, Vallarta’s 6’7″ POWERHOUSE vocalist and drag queen, returns to Act2PV for her 5th season, Mama Tits is back with another raw and witty take on life, sex, relationships and living your truth, with all new music and stories, including jazz, blues, pop and rock!
“Linda Ronstadt, In My Voice”
Singer/Dancer Brenda Gaviño who has always had a special affinity for the music of the timeless living legend, Linda Ronstadt. Singing songs like Blue Bayou, You’re No Good, Poor, Poor Pitiful Me, Just One Look, Allison, and more. Brenda’s stunning likeness, as well as her beautiful, clear voice, and refreshing smile is the perfect combination to take on such an amazing performer!
“MJ LIVE!”
A musical and dance tribute to the music and dance of Michael Jackson, featuring internationally-renowned Michael Jackson impersonator, Jose Martinez. Incredible lighting and sound effects by Sebastien Lepage.
“Elton/Earth, Wind & Fire”
Vallarta’s favorite musical duo, Us Two performs songs made by famous by Elton and Earth, Wind and Fire, such as September, Boogie Wonderland, Reasons, Your Song, Crocodile Rock, Candle in the Wind, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and more. Their repertoire changes with each performance, as they keep adding new repertoire, but these amazing vocalists (and their live band) will definitely treat you to an unforgettable evening of music!
“A Little Bit of Tammie!”
Fresh from RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars, America’s Got Talent, Skin Wars, and many other television shows, Tammie Brown is finally going to make her debut at Act2PV in Puerto Vallarta! This self-described Bohemian drag queen superstar is a singer, songwriter, drag queen, activist and legend! She loves Mexico and has lived in Nayarit and Guadalajara. A veteran of television, live theater, music videos and HIT EP’s and Singles, Tammie is known for her “strange” and “quirky” personality and will be hitting the stage in a way that only she knows how. She promises to delight the audience with her signature songs such as Lip-Synch Suicide (from her stint in Ru Paul Drag Race), Love Piñata and Porta-Potty Prostitute. This show is sure to be a deliciously, outlandish evening of original music and storytelling by one of the most famous drag queens around!
“Beyond Motown”
Diana Villamonte, Vallarta’s #1 songstress (and runner-up in “The Voice of Mexico”) has returned for her THIRD SOLD-OUT SEASON! Featuring songs by The Supremes, Michael Jackson, Queen, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, Mariah Carey, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Alicia Keys, and MANY more.
“Past-Modern Jukebox!”
Prepare to be wowed when you see the 5-member PMJ band, Lollipop, in their incredible, new show, “PAST-Modern Jukebox!” They put their unique spin on beloved classics from the 70’s and 80’s, with hits from Queen, Journey, Eric Clapton, KISS, Chicago, Police, and more, and convert them into the vintage big band (Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, etc.) sounds of the past.
“Celebrating the Great American Songbook”
From Vegas to California to NYC’s cabaret/jazz rooms, Jonathan Karrant makes his first appearance in the Act2PV’s Red Room! Although only in his twenties, he seems to have an innate and inside connection with music writers of the past, singing the songs we all grew up with, from Cole Porter to Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr, Sinatra, and many more. This handsome young man is edgy enough to sing with a Boy Band, but is also an accomplished jazz musician with an astonishing baritone voice! He is well on his way to international stardom! Audiences have said that when he sings, he paints a picture, presents a mood, and then totally captivates the room through his song.
Steve Grand
Singer/songwriter and overnight internet sensation, Steve Grand, shares his highly vulnerable and personable stage presence on the Red Room Stage, making his frequently SOLD OUT shows feel like an intimate gathering of friends in his living room as he accompanies himself on piano and guitar and interacts with the audience between songs. This all-new, up-close and intimate show will feature many of your favorite songs from Steve’s original catalog, as well as some of his favorite music by Queen, Elton John, George Michael, Billy Joel, Kacey Musgraves and more!
“Fleetwood Mac & The Eagles”
The magical musical duo, Us Two, is featured in a musical tribute to the everlasting and timeless music of two unforgettable groups from the 70s… FLEETWOOD MAC and THE EAGLES! UsTwo will perform songs that will bring back memories from these two great groups, such as New Kid in Town, One of These Nights, Take It Easy, Heartache Tonight, Dreams Everywhere, Landslide, Desperado and many more.
Please check out the reviews for these shows at “Act II Entertainment Stages” on TripAdvisor and GoogleMyBusiness.com, then go to act2pv.com for more show information, additional performance dates, and to buy your tickets.
COMING SOON TO ACT2PV
January 14 – “Crooners & Legends,” with music from The Jersey Boys, Frank Sinatra, Frankie Vallie, and many more of the greatest crooners and legends of all time! Featuring Marc Lopez, crooner extraordinaire.
Tickets to all shows can be purchased online at Act2PV.com, or at the box office, which is open daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The Act2PV Entertainment 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 Act2PV.