Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Act2PV is excited to continue to unveil a vibrant and diverse array of performances, right in the heart of the high season! With a spectacular season already underway, featuring Emmy winners, Broadway stars, award-winning international cabaret artists, heartwarming musical tributes, energetic rock bands and unforgettable drag shows, Act2PV continues to wow audiences with sold-out performances and rave reviews. The excitement is only just beginning, with more thrilling performances scheduled through the end of the season. Don’t miss out on any of the action—purchase your tickets today at act2pv.com or stop by the box office, open daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
EXCITING NEW SHOWS PREMIERING FEBRUARY 17 – 28
Mondays
February 17 – 9:30 pm – Dozen Divas – a WOMAN woman-impersonator, Dorothy Bishop, hilariously skewers a a dozen iconic superstars like Adele, Cher, Stevie, Judy, Liza, Dolly, Tina, Barbra, Patti, and more
February 24 – 5:00 pm – Queens of County – A Country-Comedy-Cabaret featuring Bobbi Goddard in a wildly entertaining mix of heartfelt love songs, real-life stories, and her signature wit—complete with side-splitting, unfiltered humor.
Tuesday
February 25 – 5:00 pm – And Just Like That – Stephanie Wright Watts, star of Act2PV’s Mamma Mia show, brings humor, heart, and powerhouse vocals to And Just Like That—a vibrant celebration of life’s “a-ha” moments, featuring Broadway, pop, and rock favorites, brilliantly reimagined by David Maiocco.
Wednesday
February 19 – 5:00 pm – Authentically Keith, original Platters member, Keith Tynes, shares his journey and love for the music that influenced him the most during his lifetime – jazz, pop, soul, blues and gospel.
Thursdays
February 20 – 7:00 pm – Because I Can: Dawn DeRow Sings It All – Award-winning cabaret star Dawn DeRow delivers a stunning performance that blends Broadway, jazz, pop, and opera with effortless grace, with pianist David Maiocco. (CKRR)
February 27 – The Shadow of Her Smile – a heartfelt cabaret tribute in which the award-winning Ann Talman shares songs and personal stories celebrating her deep friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, offering an intimate glimpse into the legendary star’s life.
Unwind at Ovations Piano Bar
Located inside Act2PV, Ovations Piano Bar is open daily from 4:00 PM, offering refreshing drinks, a cozy atmosphere, and live pre-show entertainment to set the tone for an exceptional evening.
Weekly Piano Bar Performances
Etienne Polin – “Thirsty Thursdays” – Thursday – 9:30 PM
Jack Aronson – “Casting Couch” – Friday – 9:30 PM
Mark Hartman – “Nightcap” – Saturday – 9:30 PM
David Maiocco – “Open Mic” – Sunday – 8:15 PM
About Act2PV: Act2PV is Puerto Vallarta’s leading entertainment venue, known for its top-tier productions, dynamic performances, and unparalleled atmosphere. Offering everything from Emmy-award winning entertainers to Broadway stars and tribute shows to intimate piano lounges, Act2PV caters to every audience and delivers unforgettable moments. Come for the Shows. Stay for the Magic.
WEEKLY SHOW SCHEDULE
February 17 – March 2, 2025
Show Locations (*All theaters are located within the Act2PV Complex)
CKRR – Casa Karma Red Room
MS – Main Stage
OPB – Ovations Piano Bar
CT – Casanova Terraza (Outdoors)
Marvelous Monday, February 17
6:00 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment – featuring Rico Rodriguez (OPB)
5:00 – “A Night of Jazz,” starring Delilah Beaucoup and her Monarch Jazz Band (OPB)
5:30 – “Best of Broadway” – a musical extravaganza featuring songs from 40+ Broadway musicals, featuring 4-part harmonies, solos, duets, beautiful costumes and choreography (MS)
7:00 – (CLOSING NIGHT) “A Broad’s Way,” starring Sue Matsuki, a dynamic singer and comedian with a career spanning over 25 years. A three-time MAC Award and Bistro award winner, she is accompanied by David Maiocco! (CKRR)
8:15 – “When It Comes to Love,” hang onto your hearts for an unforgettable odyssey through love’s pleasures and perils, starring the musical duo, Sparo & Quail (OPB)
9:30 – (OPENING NIGHT) “Dozen Divas,” a high-energy, comedic tribute starring Dorothy Bishop, a “WOMAN – woman impersonator” ruthlessly, yet lovingly – skewers iconic superstars like Adele, Cher, Stevie, Judy, Liza, Dolly, Tina, Barbra, Patti, and more (RR)
Titillating Tuesday, February 18
6:00 – Pre-show, Live Entertainment – Dashs Robles (OPB)
6:00 – “Raíces de México: Danza Folklórica,” featuring an international champion folkloric dance troupe (MS)
7:00 – “With Love from the Bush” – The Ultimate Tribute to Dame Edna, featuring 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award (Best Comedy Act), actor and singer Michael J. Walters (CKRR)
9:30 – “Nocturnal Omissions,” a delicious mix of unhinged mashups, hilarious original songs, and candid moments that reveal just how stupid (and horny) Jonah Wheeler and John Coons can be.
Wonderful Wednesday, February 19
4:00 – Pre-show, Dashs Robles, Live Entertainment (OPB)
5:00 – (OPENING NIGHT) “Authentically Keith,” original Platters member, Keith Tynes, shares his journey and love for the music that has influenced him the most during his lifetime – jazz, pop, soul, blues and gospel, with Mark Hartman on the piano (CKRR)
6:00 – “The Beatles Show,” Los Bambinos Band presents favorite songs of the Beatles (MS)
7:00 – “Golden Rock Classics,” featuring Noemi Plascencia and her live band (CKRR)
9:30 – “Drag for Dummies,” a live-singing drag show, serving LOOKS, LAUGHS, and LESSONS, starring A Woman Named Carlos (CKRR)
Terrific Thursday, February 20
4:30 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment, featuring Rico Rodriguez (OPB)
6:00 – “QUEEN Revival,” featuring the sounds of Vallarta’s favorite band, LOS BAMBINOS (MS)
7:00 – (OPENING NIGHT) “Because I Can: Dawn DeRow Sings It All” Award-winning cabaret star Dawn Derow delivers a stunning performance that blends Broadway, jazz, pop, and opera with effortless grace, with pianist David Maiocco. (CKRR)
8:15 – “Café Paris,” music that transports and delights in French café style, featuring the musical duo, Sparo & Quail (OPB)
9:30 – PIANO BAR – “Thirsty Thursdays,” featuring Canadian pianist, Etienne Pilon (OPB)
9:30 – “Dozen Divas,” a high-energy, comedic tribute starring Dorothy Bishop, a “WOMAN – woman impersonator” ruthlessly – yet lovingly – skewers iconic superstars like Adele, Cher, Stevie, Judy, Liza, Dolly, Tina, Barbra, Patti, and more (RR)
Frisky Friday, February 21
6:00 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment, featuring Dashs & Carla – (OPB)
6:00 – “Flashback: Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Beach Boys,” featuring Vallarta’s favorite rock band, The Morales Brothers “Los Bambinos” (MS)
7:00 – “She Will Rock You” – Jizzelle, Provincetown’s Queen of Glamour, Grunge, and Rock ‘n’ Roll, presents a high-energy drag show where fierce performances meet unstoppable beats—dancing encouraged!” (CKRR)
8:00 – “Fortuna X” – a one-of-a-kind interactive show hosted by Raphaël Pathé, blending live music, DJ sets, dance, and personalized fortune-telling in a chic, multilingual atmosphere every Friday night. (CT)
8:15 – “Legends in the Steam,” a live music and comedy tribute to the Continental Baths, to the music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow,” starring “The Vaude-Villains,” Cate Valcic & David Maiocco (OPB)
9:30 – PIANO BAR – “Casting Couch,” featuring Jack Aronson (OPB)
9:30 – “Nocturnal Omissions,” a delicious mix of unhinged mashups, hilarious original songs, and candid moments that reveal just how stupid (and horny) these Jonah Wheeler and John Coons can be. (CKRR)
Sultry Saturday, February 22
4:00 – Pre-show, Live Entertainment, featuring Rico & Carla (OPB)
5:00 – “Take It to the Limit,” a tribute to The Eagles starring Vallarta’s favorite rock band, Los Bambinos (MS)
7:00 – “Because I Can: Dawn DeRow Sings It All” – Award-winning cabaret star Dawn Derow delivers a stunning performance that blends Broadway, jazz, pop, and opera with effortless grace, with pianist David Maiocco. (CKRR)
9:30 – PIANO BAR – “NIGHTCAP” featuring Broadway’s Mark Hartman (OPB)
Savvy Sunday, February 23
4:00 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment – starring Carla & Rico – (OPB)
5:00 – “The Platters – Yesterday and Today,” starring Keith Tynes, member of The Platters (CKRR)
7:00 – Dame Edna
8:15 – PIANO BAR / OPEN MIC – hosted by David Maiocco (OPB)
9:30 – “Drag for Dummies,” a live-singing drag show, serving LOOKS, LAUGHS, and LESSONS, starring A Woman Named Carlos (CKRR)
Marvelous Monday, February 24
6:00 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment – featuring Rico Rodriguez, Live Entertainment (OPB)
5:00 – (OPENING NIGHT) “Queens of Country” – A Country-Comedy-Cabaret featuring Bobbi Goddard in a wildly entertaining mix of heartfelt love songs, real-life stories, and her signature wit—complete with side-splitting, unfiltered humor.
5:30 – “Best of Broadway” – a musical extravaganza featuring songs from 40+ Broadway musicals, featuring 4-part harmonies, solos, duets, beautiful costumes and choreography (MS)
7:00 – (CLOSING NIGHT) “Because I Can: Dawn Derow Sings It All” – Award-winning cabaret star Dawn Derow delivers a stunning performance that blends Broadway, jazz, pop, and opera with effortless grace, with pianist David Maiocco. (CKRR)
8:15 – “When It Comes to Love,” hang onto your hearts for an unforgettable odyssey through love’s pleasures and perils, starring the musical duo, Sparo & Quail (OPB)
9:30 – ”Dozen Divas,” starring Dorothy Bishop – a high-energy, comedic tribute starring Dorothy Bishop, a “WOMAN – woman impersonator” ruthlessly – yet lovingly – skewers iconic superstars like Adele, Cher, Stevie, Judy, Liza, Dolly, Tina, Barbra, Patti, and more (CKRR)
Thrilling Tuesday, February 25
4:00 – Pre-show, Live Entertainment – Dash Robles (OPB)
5:00 – (OPENING NIGHT) “And Just Like That” – Stephanie Wright Watts brings humor, heart, and powerhouse vocals to “And Just Like That” – a vibrant celebration of life’s “a-ha” moments, featuring Broadway, pop, and rock favorites, brilliantly reimagined by David Maiocco. (CKRR)
7:00 – “With Love from the Bush,” The Ultimate Tribute to Dame Edna, featuring 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award (Best Comedy Act), actor and singer Michael J. Walters (CKRR)
9:30 – “Nocturnal Omissions,” a delicious mix of unhinged mashups, hilarious original songs, and candid moments that reveal just how stupid (and horny) these Jonah Wheeler and John Coons can be. (CKRR)
Wonderful Wednesday, February 26
4:00 – Pre-show, Dashs Robles, Live Entertainment – (OPB)
5:00 “Authentically Keith,” original Platters member, Keith Tynes, shares his journey and love for the music that has influenced him the most during his lifetime – jazz, pop, soul, blues and gospel, with Mark Hartman on the piano (CKRR)
6:00 – “The Beatles Show,” featuring Vallarta’s favorite live band, Los Bambinos (MS)
7:00 – “Golden Rock Classics,” a tribute to a lifetime of rock music, featuring Noemi Plascencia and her live band (CKRR)
8:15 – “Jazz Noir” – an intimate evening and jazz and piano, featuring Delilah Beaucoup and pianist, David Maiocco
9:30 – “She Will Rock You,” Jizzelle, Provincetown’s Queen of Glamour, Grunge, and Rock ‘n’ Roll, presents a high-energy drag show where fierce performances meet unstoppable beats—dancing encouraged!” (CKRR)
Terrific Thursday, February 27
5:00 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment, featuring Rico Rodriguez (OPB)
6:00 – “QUEEN Revival,” a tribute to the iconic Queen band, featuring the sounds of the incredible LOS BAMBINOS band! (MS)
7:00 – (OPENING NIGHT) “The Shadow of Her Smile” – a heartfelt cabaret tribute in which award-winning Ann Talman shares songs and personal stories celebrating her deep friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, offering an intimate glimpse into the legendary star’s life. (CKRR)
8:15 – “Café Paris,” music that transports and delights in French café style, featuring the musical duo, Sparo & Quail (OPB)
9:30 – PIANO BAR – “Thirsty Thursdays,” hosted by Etienne Pilón (OPB)
9:30 – “Dozen Divas,” (CKRR)
Frisky Friday, February 28
6:00 – Pre-Show, Live Entertainment, featuring Dashs & Carla – (OPB)
6:00 – “To Adele” A tribute to the iconic Adele, featuring Gloria Fiona (MS)
7:00 – “She Will Rock You,” Jizzelle, Provincetown’s Queen of Glamour, Grunge, and Rock ‘n’ Roll, presents a high-energy drag show where fierce performances meet unstoppable beats—dancing encouraged!” (CKRR)
8:00 – “Fortuna X” – hosted by Raphaël Pathé, this one-of-a-kind interactive show blends live music, DJ sets, dance, and personalized fortune-telling in a chic, multilingual atmosphere every Friday night. (CT)
8:15 – “Legends in the Steam,” a live music, comedy and irreverent tribute to the Continental Baths, to the music of Bette Midler and Barry Manilow,” starring “The Vaude-Villains,” Cate Valcic & David Maiocco (OPB)
8:30 – “Flashback: Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Beach Boys,” featuring Vallarta’s favorite rock band, The Morales Brothers “Los Bambinos” (MS)
9:30 – “Nocturnal Omissions, “a queer cabaret show, featuring Jonah Wheeler and John Coons
9:30 – PIANO BAR – “Casting Couch” featuring Jack Aronson (OPB)
Sizzling Saturday, March 1
6:00 – Pre-show, Live Entertainment, featuring Rico & Carla (OPB)
5:00 – “The Shadow of Her Smile” – a heartfelt cabaret tribute in which award-winning Ann Talman shares songs and personal stories celebrating her deep friendship with Elizabeth Taylor, offering an intimate glimpse into the legendary star’s life. (CKRR)
5:00 – “Take It to the Limit,” a tribute to The Eagles, featuring PV’s favorite band, Los Bambinos
7:00 – “With Love from the Bush,” The Ultimate Tribute to Dame Edna, featuring 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award (Best Comedy Act), actor and singer Michael J. Walters (CKRR)
9:30 – PIANO BAR – “NIGHTCAP” featuring Broadway’s Mark Hartman (OPB)
9:30 – (OPENING NIGHT) “It’s Always the Gurls” – Kennedy Davenport, the legendary pageant queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race star, serves up a dazzling mix of humor, heart, and powerhouse vocals in this one-queen cabaret that’s as fierce as it is unforgettable!
Sultry Sunday, March 2
4:00 – Pre-show, Live Entertainment, featuring Carla & Dashs (OPB)
5:00 – “The Platters: Yesterday and Today” (CKRR)
6:00 – HOT OFF THE PRESS! “The Oscars Watch Party” – a fundraiser for Act2PV’s elevator! “Vallarta-chic” event to watch the Oscars. Features Italian dinner, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live entertainment featuring many of Vallarta’s finest artists. Save the date – more information coming soon!
For more information about these shows, or to buy tickets, go to act2pv.com, or visit the box office now open 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily.
NEW SHOWS PREMIERING THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
“Dozen Divas,”
starring Dorothy Bishop
Monday, February 17 – 9:30 PM
Are you ready for music, comedy, and dazzling entertainment? Well, Act2PV is excited to welcome Dorothy Bishop back with her Dozen Divas show! The sensational Dorothy transforms herself into twelve iconic divas—Adele, Cher, Dolly, Barbra, and more—in a high-energy, hilarious, and spot-on tribute. With powerhouse live vocals, stunning on-stage costume changes, and laugh-out-loud multimedia diva duets, she brings some of the greatest hits ever written to life. Packed with charm, wit, and jaw-dropping talent, this must-see show will have you singing, laughing, and loving every moment!
“Authentically Keith,”
starring Keith Tynes
Wednesday, February 19 – 5:00 PM
Experience an unforgettable evening with Keith Tynes, an original member of The Platters, as he presents “Authentically Keith.” This intimate performance takes you on a musical journey through the genres that have shaped his illustrious career—jazz, pop, soul, blues, and gospel. With a voice that transcends genres and captivates audiences, Tynes delivers each song with remarkable spirit and emotion. Accompanying him is the exceptionally talented Mark Hartman, a renowned music director, conductor, and pianist celebrated for his work in musical theater and concerts. If you have a passion for diverse musical styles delivered with authenticity and soul, “Authentically Keith” is a must-see event that promises to leave you inspired and entertained.
“Because I Can: Dawn DeRow Sings It All”
Monday, February 20 – 7:00 PM
Dawn Derow, a three-time MAC Award-winning cabaret artist, has been captivating audiences for over 15 years with her rich vocals and eclectic repertoire, seamlessly blending opera, jazz, pop, and Broadway. She has performed in many world-class venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, Birdland Jazz Club, and The Green Room 42, as well as the Cape Cod Symphony and Provincetown’s vibrant music scene. Praised by Cabaret Scenes Magazine as “a nearly flawless cabaret offering,” Dawn’s performances showcase her exceptional range, heartfelt storytelling, and musicianship, incorporating her songwriting and guitar skills. Whether performing classic pop hits or Broadway showstoppers, she delivers an unforgettable musical experience.
Queens of Country
a Country Comedy Cabaret
Monday, February 24 – 5:00 PM
Bobbi Goddard, the charismatic frontwoman of Bobbi and the Others, is back with the highly anticipated fourth season of Queens of Country Comedy Cabaret! Known for her sharp wit and side-splitting, sometimes edgy humor, Bobbi brings an unfiltered and uproarious energy to the stage. This year, it’s all about love—the songs, the stories, and the laughter that come with it. Joined by her real-life musician boyfriend, Rolando Aboytes, she takes audiences on a heartfelt and hilarious journey through the highs and lows of romance, blending live love songs with real-life stories that inspire them. With a mix of country, comedy, and cabaret, this is a night of music and laughter you won’t want to miss!
And Just Like That…
starring Stephanie Wright Watts
Monday, February 25 – 5:00 PM
Stephanie Wright Watts, star of Puerto Vallarta‘s longest running hit musical Mamma Mia, celebrates life’s “a-ha” moments in her long-awaited show, And Just Like That. Funny, heartfelt, and undeniably relatable, this “coming of age, the second time around” story features a dynamic mix of Broadway, pop, & rock, reimagined by brilliant music director, David Maiocco. Through personal stories and timeless music, Stephanie shares the moments that make life, TRULY life, delivering an unforgettable evening you won’t want to miss.
The Shadow of Her Smile
starring Ann Talman
Wednesday, February 27 – 7:00 PM
Ann Talman is an award-winning actor, singer, storyteller, and filmmaker, best known for her Broadway debut alongside Elizabeth Taylor in The Little Foxes, which sparked a lifelong friendship. Her acclaimed cabaret show, The Shadow of Her Smile, directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical direction by Alex Rybeck, is a heartfelt tribute to Taylor, blending personal stories and music. The show has played prestigious venues like 54 Below, Feinstein’s, and The Laurie Beechman Theatre, earning Talman the 2023 MAC Award for Best Female Debut and the 2023 Bistro Award for Outstanding Musical Memoir. Beyond cabaret, her extensive stage and screen credits include The House of Blue Leaves, Some Americans Abroad, Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Serendipity, and Limitless. She also wrote, starred in, and produced the award-winning documentary Woody’s Order!, based on her solo play about her brother with cerebral palsy. A founding member of The New Group and Naked Angels, Talman continues to share her talents through performance, storytelling, and writing.
Act2PV is located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes in Zona Romantica. For more information about this season’s shows, or to buy tickets, check out their website or go to the box office, now open 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm daily. Discounts are available for the purchase of 10 tickets! Use them all at once, or pick and choose the shows you’d like to attend as you go.
