Concert Pianist David Troy Francis will present ‘Elves in the Piano’ – A Christmas Concert

Renowned concert pianist and composer David Troy Francis will present ‘Elves in the Piano’ – A Christmas Concert for one performance only on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 4pm. David was born in Memphis, TN and is best known for his performances of contemporary American music. Now living in Puerto Vallarta, he is an esteemed concert pianist and recording artist, as well as a respected composer, arranger and accompanist. David plays throughout the USA and has recorded eight CD’s. He was the recording pianist for such films as Pursuit of Happyness, Elegy and the re-make of Fame, and has also composed music for other films and television. Mr. Francis is the creator, composer, musical director and executive producer of the runaway smash hit musical BARK! – the 3rd longest running production in Los Angeles theatrical history, having been selected Critics’ Choice by the Los Angeles Times and The Chicago Tribune.

Argentine duo Luis Lujan and Andrea Mottura will present ‘A Very Bohemia Viva Christmas’ variety show on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 6:30pm, featuring Special Guests including musician Paco Ojeda and stand-up comedienne Shawn Pelofsky. Audience members will be invited to ‘sing-a-long’ to their favorite holiday music in English and Spanish. There will also be a 2×1 martini drink special during the show. Bohemia Viva continues to charm audiences with their current weekly show, Kaleidoscope, at Incanto on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Watch for their all-new show, Sound Garden, coming in January. Luis will also present another solo show entitled, ‘And now… I fly’, on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7pm, where he will perform all original music. Reserve early.


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Join the New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dinner & Show at Incanto on Dec. 31 starting at 5pm, with Dennis Crow on piano singing some holiday sing-a-long favorites during Happy Hour 5-7pm. There will be two dinner seatings, 7pm & 8:15pm, with pre-show entertainment by The Red Suitcases band starting at 7:30pm. Popular Vallarta entertainer Dwight Blake will perform at 10pm in the main theater, featuring 70s & 80s Disco, followed by an after party and celebratory toast at midnight. Pre-paid reservations are requested. Visit Incanto’s website for more information and bookings.

Hit stage comedy Buyer & Cellar is now playing for a limited run through Dec. 28. starring César Bravo and directed by Alain Perreault, it’s an outrageous comedy by Jonathan Tolins about about an underemployed actor who goes to work in Barbra Streisand’s Malibu, Calif., basement. “Hilarious! Beyond brilliant. This show will go down like butta!” — Entertainment Weekly.

‘Greater Tuna’, starring Tracy Parks and Ron Spencer is now playing through mid-January, 2018. This first in a series of comedic plays written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard is based upon the small fictional town of Tuna, Texas. With over twenty characters played by just two actors with forty-two costume changes, it’s a wild, fun ride full of side-splitting comedy, directed by the award-winning Karen Baker.

Popular singer/songwriter Spencer Day sings his original music and selections from his newly released CD ‘Angel City’ featuring his Billboard charting single ‘72 and Sunny’ now through December 14 (see calendar for dates/showtimes).

Jean-Guy Comeau plays piano for Happy Hour on Mondays and Thursdays 5-7pm. Joby Hernandez sings and plays guitar on Mondays at 7:30pm and on Wednesdays at 5pm featuring Latin and pop favorites in English and Spanish. Stolie plays ‘Acoustic Tuesdays’ for Happy Hour at 5pm. Latcho & Andrea: The Blond Gypsies play gypsy/flamenco on most Tuesdays at 7pm (no show Dec. 12). Tongo plays Latin/Cuban rhythms on his handmade flutes and drums on Wednesdays at 7:30. Bohemia Viva plays every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Open Mic is on Thursdays at 7pm co-hosted by Tracy Parks and Chris Kenny. ‘The Joanie Show’ starring Joan Houston with Bob Bruneau plays on Fridays at 5pm, followed by singer/guitarist Gabriel Reyes at 7pm. He also plays on Saturdays at 10pm. Bingo with Pearl is held on Saturdays at 4pm. Popular band Media Luna will play on Saturdays at 7:30pm. Chris Kenny’s ‘MexiCanada’ plays on select Sundays at 7:30pm. Pearl’s Gurlz Drag Revue plays on select Saturdays at 9:30pm. Pianist Dennis Crow plays sing-a-long show tunes on Sundays at 5pm and on Wednesdays at 10pm. The Red Suitcases band plays on Sundays at 7:30pm with Salsa dancing/lessons at 8pm on the upper terrace. No cover in the piano bar. Happy Hour 2-6pm.

Tickets are available at www.IncantoVallarta.com with no online fees. Box Office hours are 9am to 11:30pm daily. Casual dining is always available with Salvatore playing piano mornings starting at 10am. Contact General Manager Gilberto Figueroa for group and special event bookings at [email protected]. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Call 322 223 9756 for reservations.

Renowned concert pianist and composer David Troy Francis will present ‘Elves in the Piano’ - A Christmas Concert for one performance only on Tuesday, Dec. 19 . . .

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