“ROCKY HORROR SHOW”
A musical comedy fiction horror stage play
OPENING NIGHT – Tuesday, October 31
MAIN STAGE OPENING NIGHT PARTY in Encore Room and Costume Contest, all starting at 6:00 PM / Show at 7:00 PM
NOVEMBER SHOW DATES (Main Stage – 7:00 PM)
November 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
The Rocky Horror Show is an extremely popular, blockbuster musical comedy that pays humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1940’s through the 1970’s. It tells the story of Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, a straight-laced, newly engaged couple, that have a breakdown and get caught in a terrible storm. They stumble upon the castle of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, a mad transvestite scientist, who is having a party to celebrate the unveiling of his newest creation, Rocky Horror, a man-made Adonis that will give absolute pleasure! Rocky Horror is a powerful musical that sparked a cult movement. It is the perfect show for Puerto Vallarta because it brings together people from all walks of life, exploring freedom from normal heterosexuality and embracing androgyny and queer sexual awakenings.
UsTwo: “NEW VOICES, OLD BEATS”
Featuring the fabulous musical duo, Noemi Plasencia and Daniel Celis
RED ROOM OPENING NIGHT ACT AND 5th SEASON CELEBRATION!
(Plus Danny’s Birthday party)
Thursday, November 2 – Party at 6:00 PM / show at 7:30
Shows Every Thursday Night in the Red Room – 7:30 pm!
During this past summer, UsTwo performed to a packed house in Act II’s sensational hit series, “Spotlight on Vallarta.” Rumor had gotten around that this was a show NOT to be missed! This smashing duo with the soft, sexy easy beat and harmonious vocals certainly proved that rumor to be true! The audience went wild and fell in love with Noemi and Daniel! The moment they opened their mouths, the audience was mesmerized! This magical duo is definitely the SMASH HIT OF THE SEASON! The consensus of opinion was that they MUST bring their show back for the main season!
Although new to Act II, UsTwo is definitely NOT new to the music scene. The beautiful Noemi Plasencia is from Guadalajara and studied at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Guadalajara. Daniel Celis is from Cordoba, Veracruz and studied at the Conservatory of Music in Querétaro. Both Noemi and Daniel sang in various bands around Mexico, but in 2012, Noemi and Daniel discovered each other and melded their incredible talents, creating an amazing chemistry together!
UsTwo has performed in many parts of Mexico, as well as the United States and Canada. They specialize in singing remastered arrangements of classic favorites and are much in demand at many of the major hotels in Puerto Vallarta, including the Sheraton, Garza Blanca, Vidanta, the Marriott, Four Seasons, and more! People are raving about the absolute beauty of their sound. The reviews are incredible and UsTwo is the talk of the town!
“They will totally entertain you with their music and their wit.” – JIM DAVIS
“This is a Must, Must, Must See!!!” – GARY BECK
“This is a MUST NOT MISS show that will blow you away.”– DAVID WILHOIT
“THINGS YOU SHOULDN’T SAY”
A Political Satire featuring THE KINSEY SICKS!
OPENING NIGHT – Friday, November 3 – 7:00 pm
Show Dates (Main Stage – 7:00 pm)
November 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20
We are so thrilled to welcome back (for their third year), the world-acclaimed Dragapella ®️ “Beautyshop” Quartet, THE KINSEY SICKS! (If you love Donald Trump, you’ll hate this show!) This deliciously R-rated group will present an updated, “ribald, ridiculous, raunchy romp” of current political comedy… in its own inimitable style! The show is a cornucopia of bawdy, riotous, good fun, paired with emotional gut punches in equal measure. Their jokes are as tight as their harmonies, and the parody songs that were written and performed by the group are as clever as they are funny!
Having been together for more than 20 years, the KINSEY SICKS have performed around the world. This is the remarkable true story of four friends who had a life-changing epiphany at a 1994 Bette Midler concert, and formed The Kinsey Sicks in an effort to find joy in the darkest days of the AIDS crisis. They have graduated to venues in most of the US states, Canada, Australia, Europe and Mexico, and their award-winning, a cappella singing, sharp satire (and over-the-top drag) have earned them a diverse and devoted following all over the world!
This show is hilarious and mesmerizing! What makes it unique is the witty and superbly written satire that is accompanied by exquisite four-part harmonies. The Sicks’ vocal skills and onstage chemistry make this one of the most provocative evenings of political theater ever! So, come and join America’s Favorite Dragapella ®️ Beautyshop Quartet as they lead us all into resisting new dark times with their special brand of laughter, integrity, and heroically high hair! In their unforgettable new musical extravanganza exploring Trumpism, racism, AIDS, extreme macramé, oblong objects, and (of course) Bette Midler, there are some things you shouldn’t say, but you shouldn’t miss “THE KINSEY SICKS!”
THE HISTORY OF TANGO
OPENING NIGHT Sunday, November 5 – SHOW AT 7:00 PM
LEGENDS with special tribute to ROY ORBISON
Featuring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi
OPENING NIGHT – Sunday, November 5 – Party at 6:30 / Show at 7:30
Shows Every Sunday Night in the Red Room, Starting November 5!
PAUL FRACASSI, one of Act II’s most popular and talented artists, returns to Act II for his fourth consecutive year, after a record-breaking season last winter! His very popular shows, Legends, Walk Like a Man and 20th Century Crooner, sold more tickets than any other performer in Vallarta history! PAUL is the consummate performer. He bounds onto the stage and effortlessly reaches soaring high notes that send chills and thrills throughout his audience. He has added new excitement to his shows with backup singers and Vegas-style costumes that truly complement his engaging delivery.
This “Jersey Kid” from Toronto, Canada, managed to create a big fuss up in Canada as a finalist in “Canadian Idol.” Shortly thereafter, he created a “big fuss” in Puerto Vallarta, too, as we fell in love with this wonderful, new singing sensation! LEGENDS OF THE 50’S and 60’s is a stunning tribute to some of his favorite singers, including Elvis, Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Davy Jones, Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin and more. You will definitely find yourself singing along and swaying in your seat to this memorable music!
Paul’s shows sell out quickly, so it’s a good idea to get your tickets now.
MOTOWN & BEYOND
Starring Reality TV Sensation, DIANA VILLAMONTE
OPENING NIGHT PARTY – Saturday, November 11 – 6:30 / Show at 7:30
Shows Every Saturday Night at 7:30 in the Red Room, beginning November 11!
Diana Villamonte, in the debut of her show, “Motown and Beyond!” was a smashing success! Her show, a musical tribute (in English) to the great ladies of Motown and Beyond, such as Diana Ross, Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Anita Ward, Etta James, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer was thoroughly enjoyed by a wild and crazy audience last night, and Diana wowed the audience with her incredible voice and personality!
Diana has quite an extensive background as an artist. As a child, she studied music, ballet, modeling, and theater! She entered her first singing competition at age 10 and also performed in several local plays. In 2014, she won the Karaoke World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden, and was asked to participate in the Tokyo International Karaoke competition for the following two years. She sang as the “guest artist” at the competition in Singapore in 2015. Then, as a result of the notoriety she received after her karaoke successes, she was asked to star in a reality show on television in Central America. She now has a huge television following! Diana was also a member of a band called “The Players” for two years at the Hard Rock Hotel Panama, has produced two singles, “Te Amo” and “Running,” (available on YouTube), and just finished a stint as one of the main singers at the fabulous Rhythms of the Night!
Diana gained our attention as she competed in the Voice of Vallarta 2017! Each week, she demonstrated her amazing versatility as a musician, wowing the audience and judges with her singing ability and incredible stage presence, and she received perfect 10’s almost every week! This young lady is one of the most talented people to have crossed our stage, and she is destined to be a huge star! We are beyond excited that Diana has agreed to perform here at Act II, so we invite you to come to her next show on Thursday, August 5. One day, you will be able to say, “I remember when…..”
DELIGHTED TOBEHERE “DRAG 101”
Featuring Internationally-celebrated Drag Star, Delighted Tobehere!
OPENING NIGHT – Sunday, November 12 – 9:30 SHOW
“Welcome Back” Reception – 8:30
Show Dates (Red Room – 9:30 PM)
November 12, 14, 23, 25, 28, 30
A wise man once said, “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!” Well, we’ll just ignore him for this show! In DRAG 101, “Southern Belle,” Delighted Tobehere will leave nothing to the imagination as she reveals ALL of drag’s best kept secrets! She’ll pull from her more than 16 years of experience to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of drag! Personal stories, gossip, pro tips, how to’s, audience participation, side-splitting comedy, and yes… 100% LIVE SINGING ENTERTAINMENT! The judge’s loved her on America’s Got Talent, Pam Ann thinks she’s hilarious, and YOU loved her last season…. so, SHE’S BACK! Get your tickets today! You’ll be DELIGHTED you did!
MAMA TITS – BIG AND LOUD
OPENING NIGHT – Monday, November 13 – 9:30 SHOW
“Welcome Back” Reception – 8:30
Shows Every Monday Night, beginning November 13 – 9:30
Seattle’s own superstar, drag diva Mama Tits, returns triumphantly to Act II’s Red Room Cabaret for her third consecutive season! Her all new drag show, “BIG & LOUD,” is guaranteed to take you on a wild journey, complete with incredible live singing, hilarious stories, and side-splitting comedy! This year, Mama has turned things up a notch, too, by adding live accompaniment!
Mama Tits is one of the top drag divas of Puerto Vallarta, with sold-out shows almost every night. She is known for her buttery smooth voice and soulful blues sound, while having a heart as big as her wigs. She is the creator of Seattle’s favorite drag shows, “Mayhem with Mama” and “Mimosas with Mama,” and this iconic drag queen has been awarded “Best Theater Group in 2014 and 2015” by Seattle’s King 5 Television “Queens Best of Western Washington” viewer poll. Last year, she blew the socks off the PV cabaret scene with her jazz and blues comedy show, “Sweet Like Candy,” proving that she has the chops to hold her own alongside the plethora of talent that fills Puerto Vallarta’s cabaret theaters each and every winter season! Her shows have become a notorious “destination,” both in Seattle and Puerto Vallarta, forever changing drag cabaret entertainment!
Mama can’t be normal! She can’t blend in! She can’t hide! But, why would she want to? This show is HER story, not someone else’s! Mama always says, “We gotta let our inner freak warrior out to conquer whatever life throws our way!” And she does just that! This whirlwind show of song, dance and hilarity is guaranteed to make you laugh and beg for me! Do yourself a favor and get your tickets to see Mama Tits TODAY!
“LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE”
Featuring FOUR-TIME Troprock Musical Award winner, Brittany Kingery and her ALL-LIVE BAND!
OPENING NIGHT – Monday, November 13 PARTY AT 6:30 / SHOW AT 7:30
Shows Every Monday Night Beginning November 13 – 7:30 (Red Room)
Act II Entertainment is excited to welcome back the one-and-only, chart-topping, award-winning vocalist and “Darling of Vallarta,” Brittany Kingery! Every Monday evening, beautiful Brittany brings her sweet, soaring voice and all-live band to Act II, appearing as a HEADLINER on the Red Room Stage! Originally from Washington state, now residing in Vallarta, Brittany is in her THIRD season at ACT II. She is a four-time award-winning vocalist who was born into a music-loving family that knew the importance of education. Brittany finished her studies, got a job and started on her professional career. However, her desire to sing and make music was growing stronger by the day! Eventually she made the heartfelt decision to leave the security of her job and follow her dream.
Obviously, this was a very good decision! Brittany is now a four-time Troprock Music Award winner, winning Female Vocalist of the Year in 2015 and 2016, Song of the Year in 2015 and the Horizon Award in 2015. She has released two CDs of her original tropical-inspired music, Edge of the Ocean (2013) and Dream in Blue (2014), and she spends the summer months performing in the United States and Canada. Brittany’s Linda Ronstadt tribute show, “HASTEN DOWN THE WIND,” became the biggest selling show in the history of The Red Room! Brittany is “back home” now in Puerto Vallarta and you can see her show every Monday evening at 7:30 pm in the Red Room!
WALK LIKE A MAN – IN ITS 4th SEASON
Featuring Canadian Idol Finalist, Paul Fracassi
OPENING NIGHT – Wednesday, November 8 – PARTY AT 6:30 / SHOW AT 7:30
Shows at 7:30 in the Red Room Every Wednesday Night, Beginning November 8
PAUL FRACASSI, one of Act II’s most popular and talented artists, returns to Act II for his fourth consecutive year, after a record-breaking season last year! His show, Walk Like a Man, is the #1 show in Puerto Vallarta! It has sold more tickets than any other show in Vallarta history! Paul Fracassi is the consummate performer. He bounds onto the stage and effortlessly reaches soaring high notes that send chills and thrills throughout his audience. He has added new excitement to his shows with backup singers and Vegas-style costumes that truly complement his engaging delivery.
This “Jersey Kid” from Toronto, Canada, managed to create a big fuss up in Canada as a finalist in “Canadian Idol.” Shortly thereafter, he created a “big fuss” in Puerto Vallarta, too, as we fell in love with this wonderful, new singing sensation! He has become an international star and is much in demand in Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Paul’s 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 his show, including Dawn, Rag Doll and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, and Walk Like a Man. He also handles the Frankie Valli songs as if Frankie Valli himself was on stage singing them in his early years on the Ed Sullivan show!
Paul’s shows sell out quickly, so it’s a good idea to get your tickets now.
“MARTHA MIA”
Featuring Award-Winning International Drag Idol, Martha D’Arthur
OPENING NIGHT – Friday, November 17 – “WELCOME TO MEXICO” PARTY AT 8:30 / SHOW AT 9:30
Show Dates (Red Room – 9:30 PM)
November 17, 19, 21, 24 & 26
For the first time on its stage, Act II is thrilled to welcome the Award-Winning, International Drag Idol, Martha D’Arthur! Martha won the DRAG IDOL UK competition in 2013, and she hosted and performed at the opening and closing shows for the inaugural Austin International Drag Festival in 2015! Her brand of “nice queen” has proved to be quite popular with audiences and she has become a permanent fixture in the drag circuit around the United Kingdom.
Martha’s show, “Martha Mia,” will include some of her favorite songs from stage, screen and music charts, but one of the highlights of her show is the popular Juke Box Drag, where the audience gets to choose songs from her wide-ranging repertoire (over 150 songs) of power ballads and cabaret classics! The glamorous Martha will delight you with her powerhouse vocals, and she has never done the same show twice!
CÉSAR MEDINA
Featuring the timeless music of Eric Clapton
OPENING NIGHT Friday, November 10 – OPENING NIGHT PARTY 6:30 / SHOW 7:30
Shows Every Friday Evening, starting November 10, at 7:30 pm in the Red Room
Local musical sensation, Cesar Medina is excited to present a show IN ENGLISH, featuring the music of one of his favorite musical legends, Eric Clapton! An experienced and talented musician himself, Cesar has performed alongside many Vallarta celebrities, including Brittany Kingary and Elvis Morales. His love of music began almost 25 years ago in Chihuahua, Mexico, when he joined the rock band, Vertigo, as a keyboardist and singer. He has played and sung with many bands since then, and discovered along the way that the guitar is his favorite instrument! Today he is a powerful acoustic guitarist and singer, and is much in demand as a session guitarist.
Ctakes on one of the world’s finest guitarists in this Eric Clapton show and he KILLS it with his incredible guitar-playing! He identifies with Clapton’s philosophies in music, and believes that one must develop and perform ANY song in your own style. Clapton’s haunting melodies… vintage 70’s feeling… and excellent, crying guitar work… drip with feeling and emotion. So, if you love the feeling of “I Shot the Sheriff,” “Tears in Heaven,” and “Sunshine of Your Love,” as well as Clapton’s other songs, this is the perfect blend…. songs that you love are improvised with the fresh sound of classic blues!
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE !”
Presented as a live, 1940’s radio broadcast
OPENING NIGHT – Wednesday, November 22 – 6:00 CHRISTMAS PARTY / SHOW 7:00
Show Dates (Main Stage – 7:00)
November 22, 24, 27, 29
It’s a Wonderful Life is one of the most well-known and heart-warming Christmas stories ever! It is the story of an angel that is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Act II will bring this beloved American holiday classic back to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast! Its original twist, clever use of props, entertaining voices and a love story that you want to see over and over again, creates a fresh and inventive way of reconnecting with a classic story of love and redemption.
“THE LINDA RONSTADT SHOW”
A Musical Tribute to Linda Ronstadt, featuring Brittany Kingery and her LIVE BAND!
OPENING NIGHT – Friday, November 24 – “Welcome Back” Party – 6:30 / Show 7:30 pm
Shows Every Friday Evening, Starting November 24, in the Red Room – 7:30 pm
Do you remember these songs? Blue Bayou…You’re No Good… Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me… Just One Look… Alison… Heatwave… It’s So Easy… Desperado?!?
Every Friday evening, starting November 24, the lovely Brittany Kingery will present her sensational show, “THE LINDA RONSTADT SHOW,” a tribute to the timeless music of living legend, Linda Ronstadt! Linda Ronstadt is the winner of 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award and numerous United States and internationally certified Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum Albums! Brittany has always had a special affinity for Linda Ronstadt, and her stunning likeness, as well as her beautiful, clear voice, refreshing smile and live band, is the perfect combination to take on such an amazing performer!
Originally from Washington State, but now living in Puerto Vallarta, Brittany is in her THIRD season at ACT II as a HEADLINE PERFORMER. This amazing vocalist was born into a music-loving family that knew the importance of education. Brittany finished her studies, got a job and started on her professional career. However, her desire to sing and make music was growing stronger by the day! Eventually she made the heartfelt decision to leave the security of her job and follow her dream. Obviously, this was a very good decision! Brittany is now a four-time Troprock Music Award winner, winning Female Vocalist of the Year in 2015 and 2016, Song of the Year in 2015 and the Horizon Award in 2015. She has released two CDs of her original tropical-inspired music, Edge of the Ocean (2013) and Dream in Blue (2014), and she spends the summer months performing in the United States and Canada. The opening night of “HASTEN DOWN THE WIND” became the biggest selling show in the history of The Red Room and was moved to the Main Stage, which also sold out! Both of Brittany’s shows continue to be among the main attractions of the Puerto Vallarta entertainment scene! Act II is glad to have Brittany “back home” and performing on the Red Room stage!
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