Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – If you’re looking for the ultimate entertainment experience, look no further than Act2PV! Located at the corner of Basilio Badillo and Insurgentes in the Zona Romantica, Act2PV is the largest entertainment venue in the Banderas Bay and is bringing you the BEST OF THE BEST entertainment for the 2022/2023 season.
With multiple shows every evening in four different theaters, (the popular Encore Bar, the wonderful Danny’s Main Stage Playhouse, the intimate Marsha’s Red Room Cabaret, and the beautiful OUTDOOR Cassandra Shaw’s Starlight Cabaret), there is something for everyone.
Act2PV features Broadway musicals, stage plays and concerts, as well as internationally-renowned musicians, cabaret theater, and top-quality drag shows. With its amazing sound and lighting systems, Act2PV is on par with any theater in North America. Come early and enjoy LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT (no cover) in the beautiful, fully-stocked Encore Lounge bar.
TripAdvisor has named Act2PV as the #1 entertainment venue and is #2 on their list of “Best Things To Do In Puerto Vallarta.” Act2PV is extremely grateful to the THOUSANDS of patrons that have written 5-star reviews about their shows! If you haven’t had the “Act2PV Experience” yet, now’s the time to do so! For show information, or to buy tickets, go to act2pv.com.
Wanna Be On Stage?
Act2PV is holding auditions on March 25 at 3 pm, and 26th at 2 pm, for two Broadway musicals, La Cage Aux Folles and Rocky Horror Show, that will be performed at Act2PV during the 2023/2024 season.
If you are interested in performing, you are encouraged to audition. Experience is not necessary. (English is helpful, but not required.) Prior to the opening of each show, Act2PV will provide professional acting instruction, vocal coaching and dance coaching for all participants!
Now’s your chance to realize your dreams! Bring a USB with two songs that show off your voice! If you have questions, send a message to info(at)actpv.com.
“If you want to be seen, you have to put yourself out there!” Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Act2PV family and become part of their amazing shows.
Act2PV Show Guide (March 17-25)
Fabulous Friday, March 17
6:00 pm – Queens of Country, a celebration of the women who made country great, starring Bobbi Goddard
9:00 pm – Cher, the Show, a tribute to the one-and-only Cher, featuring Karma La Perra
9:30 pm – It’s Raining Men, Sexiest male dancers in Puerto Vallarta are SIZZLING with SENSUAL choreography, SEXY strip tease, and SEDUCTIVE music, as well as the hardest bodies you’ve ever seen! Featuring the amazing vocalist, Bigi, as Mistress of Men!
Sultry Saturday, March 18
6:00 pm – Opera Concert – featuring Soprano Brenda Gaviño & Live Music
6:30 pm – The Platters and More, starring Keith Tynes
9:00 pm – It’s Britney, B*tch! A tribute to Britney Spears, starring Ximena Esparza
9:30 pm – Schartt$ Creek: Honeymoon in Vallarta – An Unauthorized Parody of the Emmy Award-winning sitcom, Schitt’s Creek (CLOSING NIGHT!)
Super Sunday, March 19
4:00 pm – Sabor Latino, a Music Festival fundraiser for Camila Escombey Quinto
6:30 pm – Yesterday Once More, a tribute to Karen Carpenter, starring International Headliner, Lauren Jade
7:00 pm – Follies Moulin LaRouge A bedazzling dance/musical extravaganza featuring beautiful showgirls, gorgeous guys, and a cast of fabulous entertainers and dancers!
7:30 pm – Selena, the Show – a tribute to the Mexican Queen of Tejano, starring Losanna
9:30 pm – The NOT Dolly Show – a tribute to Dolly Parton, featuring Vancie Vega
Monday, March 20 – CLOSED
Act2PV will be closed all day for the Mexican Holiday that celebrates the birthday of Mexico’s former president, Benito Juárez.
Terrific Tuesday, March 21
6:00 pm – Bruno Mars Tribute, featuring Victor do Espirito
6:30 pm – Mamma Mia! the Broadway Musical (*now Tuesdays & Thursdays)
7:30 pm – Jersey Boys Tribute, a tribute to the Jersey Boys, starring Marc López
9:30 pm – Chick with a Schtik, starring Hedda Lettuce (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Wonderful Wednesday, March 22
5:00 pm – SUPREME, a celebration of the most famous girl groups, from the 50’s on…
7:00 pm – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the Broadway musical
7:30 pm – Ladies of Rock, featuring Us Two’s Noemi Plasencia and her live band
9:30 pm – The NOT Dolly Show, a tribute to Dolly Parton starring Vancie Vega
Thankful Thursday, March 23
5:00 pm – Crazy for Bette, a celebration of the music of Bette Midler, starring Delilah Beaucoup
7:00 pm – MAMMA MIA! The Broadway Musical (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
7:30 pm – Linda Ronstadt: In My Voice, a tribute to Linda Ronstadt starring Brenda Gaviño
8:00 pm – Chick with a Schtik, starring Hedda Lettuce (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
9:30 pm – Viva Las Vegas – drag show starring international pole champion/singer/dancer/drag queen, Stevie Hart (Steven Retchless)
Fabulous Friday, March 24
7:00 pm – Wayapasos y Horripicosos, a “BACHELOR PARTY-type” show with music, comedy and dancing, featuring a troupe of super-ripped, sexy and talented young men! (OPENING NIGHT)
7:00 pm – Fast Love, a George Michael tribute starring Luis Villanueva
9:00 pm – Cher, the Show, a tribute to the one-and-only Cher, featuring Karma La Perra
9:30 pm – It’s Raining Men – Sexiest male dancers in Puerto Vallarta are SIZZLING with SENSUAL choreography, SEXY strip tease, and SEDUCTIVE music, as well as the hardest bodies you’ve ever seen! Featuring the amazing vocalist, Bigi, as Mistress of Men!
Sultry Saturday, March 25
6:00 pm – Canciones de mi Padre, starring Brenda Gaviño (with a Live Mariachi Band)
6:30 pm – The Platters and More, starring Keith Tynes
7:00 pm – Wayapasos y Horripicosos, a “BACHELOR PARTY-type” show with music, comedy and dancing, featuring a troupe of super-ripped, sexy and talented young men! (CLOSING NIGHT)
9:00 pm – It’s Britney, B*tch! A tribute to Britney Spears, starring Ximena Esparza
For show information, or to purchase tickets, go to the Act2PV website. Tickets can be purchased online with major credit cards or Paypal. Cash and credit cards are also accepted at the box office, open 10 am to 10 pm daily.
SHOWS OPENING SOON
Sabor Latino
A Musical Fundraiser, with love to Camila
ONE DAY ONLY! Sunday, March 19 – 4:00 pm
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music and dance as we come together to support our friend and former Act2PV employee, Camila Descombey Quinto. Camila is facing a serious medical condition and has accumulated a significant amount of medical bills. In an effort to help her, Act2PV performer José María Caudillo has organized a one-day benefit concert featuring the talented band, Sabor Latino, and a colorful cast of 15 singers and dancers.
Sabor Latino has toured the world, sharing their unique style and creating a huge following in countries like Cuba, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. With their infectious rhythms and passionate performances, Sabor Latino is sure to get you on your feet and dancing for a good cause.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support Camila and enjoy an afternoon of incredible music and dance. Let’s come together as a community to show our love and support for one of our own.
Wapayasos y Horripicosos
A Bachelor Party-type show with music, comedy and dancing,
featuring super-ripped, sexy and talented young men!
OPENING NIGHT – Friday, March 25
Party – 6:00 / Show 7:00 pm
TWO NIGHTS ONLY! Wapayasos Y Horripicosos is a group of hot and sexy young men (clowns) from Guadalajara that are singers, comedians, and dancers, and play interactive games with the audience. The group originally started out as clowns in a children’s show, but they found that adults loved the clowns even more than kids, so this show became a bachelor-party type show several years ago. The Wapayasos have a huge following around Mexico and they are excited to be presenting this show for the first time in Puerto Vallarta! In this hilarious, fun production, where a good time is had by all, both men and women are welcome! This will be a fun evening you will never forget!
That’s What She Said
A musical cabaret featuring gender-reversing Broadway songs,
starring Nick Rogers (LIVE PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT)
OPENING NIGHT – Saturday, April 1
Party – 7:30 / Show 8:30 pm
Act2PV welcomes vocalist Nicholas Rogers to its stage with his new show, That’s What She Said, complete with LIVE piano accompaniment! This incredible artist flips the script and puts a whole new twist on your favorite Broadway show tunes, performing power ballads from many of the most beloved Broadway divas! Get ready to enjoy a night of classic show tunes, engaging stories, charming humor and a singer with a voice as smooth-as-silk!
“Great stories, song selection, and of course an incredible voice. He’s a rising star in PV!” – Richard Carnegie
Evita Loca
A drag show featuring Broadway star, John Michael Dias
OPENING NIGHT – Sunday, April 2
Party – 8:30 / Show 9:30 pm
Direct from Broadway, John Michael Dias stars as “Miss Evita Loca,” a sassy, brassy “matchy matchy” drag queen who is a cross between Patti Lupone and Ricky Martin. She will take you on an ALL-LIVE SINGING musical journey and provide you with an inside peek at Evita’s HERstory, hopes, and dreams.
John Michael Dias (“Miss Evita Loca”) is a professional Broadway singer/actor with a BFA in Musical Theater from the Boston Conservatory. Some of his Broadway credits include playing the role of Neil Sedaka in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, as well as the First National Tour. He also played Frankie Valli in the smash hit, Jersey Boys, on Broadway, as well as in the First National Tour, Vegas, and Chicago companies.
He has performed with vocal group, The Doo-Wop Project, and produced a solo album, “Write This Way,” which features intimate takes on Broadway and pop favorites like Can’t Take My Eyes off of You and New York State of Mind. His album is currently available on ITunes.
Act2PV is excited to present this show and invites you to see this incredible entertainer where you’ll be able to experience some of the best music available, as well as a top-quality drag performance! Get your tickets today at act2pv.com.
A NIGHT OF JAZZ
Monday, April 3 – 6:00 (One night only)
Party 5:00 / Show 6:00 pm
Delilah Beaucoup’s “Night of Jazz” show promises to be a glamorous and exciting evening for jazz music lovers! Delilah’s experience as an actress and jazz singer brings a touch of elegance and charisma to the stage, creating a captivating atmosphere for the audience.
Her selection of songs by some of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Samara Joy, Edith Piaf, Melody Gardot, Diana Krall and more, is a testament to the quality of music that will be performed. These iconic vocalists have left an indelible mark on the genre, and Delilah’s interpretation of their songs is a true tribute to their greatness.
Having a live band of jazz musicians is an essential element of any great jazz performance, and Delilah’s show promises to be no exception. So, if you’re a fan of jazz music or just appreciate great live performances, “Night of Jazz” is not to be missed.
Please save these dates! This is hot off the press, and there was no time to prepare the marketing, but this information will be available soon on BanderasNews.com and the PV Mirror, as well as on the Act2PV website, and social media platforms.
Saturday, April 8 – Act2PV is planning a special “Italian-themed” program to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Act2PV Founder, Danny Mininni. Details will be posted on their website and other social media this week. Although a fee will be charged for this show, this is not a fundraising event for Act2PV. ALL proceeds will be divided among the performers.
Wednesday, April 22 – Brenda Gavino in Concert: My Favorite Songs
Brenda is one of the most talented musicians in Puerto Vallarta and will present a one-time only concert, showcasing many of her favorite songs! Details will be available soon at act2pv.com.
Lots more fun shows are in the works! Come an eye on the Act2PV website!
ENCORE LIVE!
Now Featuring Live Entertainment Every Night!
Act2PV invites you to stop by the beautiful, fully-stocked, Act2PV Encore Bar to enjoy a drink and listen to some great live music every night of the week! It’s a great place to relax or meet friends, both old and new, in a safe, comfortable setting.
Featured Entertainers include:
• Monday: Angel Oléa (Violinist)
• Tuesday: Ana Adame (Singer)
• Wednesday: Angel Hervey (Cellist)
• Thursday: Alonso (Saxophonist)
• Friday: Gerry Barreto (Singer)
• Saturday: Ana Adame (Singer)
• Sunday: Gerry Barreto (Singer)
Tickets to all shows are available NOW at the Act2PV box office, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm, and online act2pv.com. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover accepted at the box office, and Paypal accepted for payments online.
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 learn more about Act2PV.
