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Karen Mason “And All That Broadway”—Celestial Vocals

By John Amodeo***Broadway cabaret and concert star Karen Mason made her Puerto Vallarta and Mexican debut at ACT2PV’s Red Room with And All That Broadway, and neither Puerto Vallarta nor Mexico will be the same […]

Brent Barrett and Bernie Blanks: “Islands in the Stream” at Act2PV

By John Amodeo***Broadway leading man Brent Barrett and his talented husband, Bernie Blanks, made their paired Puerto Vallarta cabaret debut at Act2PV’s Red Room with their touching and highly entertaining show“Islands in the Stream”—a show […]

Saluting Deborah Darr, Ann Kittredge and Karen Mason

By Marcia Blondin***Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing three women, Deborah Darr, Ann Kittredge and Karen Mason, all of whom have had major roles on Broadway stages —and here they are performing in a […]

Karen Mason in Puerto Vallarta

Here’s Broadway star and concert and cabaret favorite, Karen Mason at her Puerto Vallarta cabaret debut at Act2PV’s Casa Karma Red Room for a three-date run. This video by Ed Gill captures the magic that […]

Brent Barrett and Bernie Blanks at Act2PV—Marry Me, My Beloved

By Marcia Blondin***The idea to write a show about their life together sprang up during COVID, locked down in Nevada, with DVDs and reruns of “I Love Lucy “and other TV shows that Brent Barrett […]

Upcoming in Puerto Vallarta Part 2: The Broadway Series Kicks Off on January 3

By John Amodeo***Act2PV’s 2025 Broadway Series launches this January with an impressive lineup of Broadway royalty, thanks to the acumen of Act2PV’s General Manager, David Sabella, a Broadway star himself. In the first half of […]

Upcoming in Puerto Vallarta, Part One: Act2PV Takes Flight

By John Amodeo***The vibrant cabaret scene in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romantica offers something for everyone. Venues such as Incanto, The Palm Cabaret and Bar, Act2PV and Nacho Daddy offer live music every night, with a […]

An Interview with Amy Armstrong, PV Actor-Singer and Comedienne

By John Amodeo***Actor-singer and comedienne Amy Armstrong was formerly an entertainment director at a venue in Puerto Vallarta, a job she loved until it ceased to be fun. So the award-winning cabaret entertainer stepped away […]

Going to Puerto Vallarta? Here’s the Calendar for Upcoming Shows at Act2PV

If you’re headed down to that exciting Mexican hotspot, Puerto Villarta, this Winter and Spring, here’s a roster of cabaret stars appearing at Act2PV • Brent Barret – Jan 3 • Karen Mason – Jan […]

A Cosy Christmas with Lee—David Maiocco Spreads Cheer in PV

By Marcia Blondin***Throughout his concert, I imagined Liberace sitting in a massive chair with his feet up in front of a fire, a feathered cape overflowing his shoulders, and draped in folds on the floor […]

It’s a Liberace Christmas in Puerto Vallarta—On Wednesday, December 18 with David Maiocco

By Marcia Blondin***Do you love to listen to really good Christmas music? If so, then you’re in for a treat with Liberace Christmas, a heartwarming and glittering celebration of the holiday season, brought to life […]

Fiesta de Cabaret Amigos Say Adios

By Marcia Blondin***The wonderful Fiesta de Cabaret came to a close last week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The brainchild of virtuoso pianist Mark Hartman, and co-produced with David Sabella, brought a NYC learning curve to […]

Fiesta de Cabaret Concert # 6  Lina Koutrakos: I Think I Remember Sky

By Marcia Blondin***I have asked a number of students who their favorite teacher has been throughout the Fiesta de Cabaret week. The answers were variations on: They are all great, but… I love each one […]

Fiesta de Cabaret #5: Perry Ojeda—The Party’s Over

By Marcia Blondin*** With Mark Hartman, Fiesta producer with David Sabella, still with family in the US. Yasuhiko “Yaz” Fukuoka stepped in to play piano for Fiesta de Cabaret #5, starring Perry Ojeda Perry walked […]

Fiesta de Cabaret Night Four: Sue Matzuki

By Marcia Blondin***Recent Fiesta de Cabaret performer, Tracy Stark, leapt in at the last minute to accompany vocalist Sue Matsuki on piano as Mark Hartman tended to an urgent family emergency. Tracy and Sue spend […]

Fiesta de Cabaret #3 Tracy Stark: Both Sides Now

By Marcia Blondin***Singer-songwriter Tracy Stark walked into the Casa Karma Red Room, sat at the piano and asked if everyone could see her okay. From my front-row seat, I could see from her nose up […]

Fiesta de Cabaret in Vallarta with David Sabella: Razzled and Dazzled ‘Em

By Marcia Blondin***The second concert of the Fiesta de Cabaret series in Vallarta featured David Sabella, who played Mary Sunshine for a decade in Chicago, The Musical. Sabella relived for us the moments leading up […]

Natalie Douglas: A Powerhouse with a Formidable Stage Presence

By Marcia Blondin***Day #1 Fiesta de Cabaret, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Mark Hartman and Natalie Douglas. Something incredible happens when close, dear friends get together on stage to perform. Those times when the accompanist waits for […]

The Palm Cabaret & Bar in Valarta Is Celebrating Its 25th Season of Live Entertainment

Puerto Vallarta’s award-winning venue, The Palm Cabaret & Bar is celebrating its 25th Season of prime live entertainment. Each new season brings back fan favorites and offers new world-class performances, all featuring first-class musicians and […]

Mama Tits Causes un ‘Escándalo’ at The Palm Cabaret & Bar, Puerto Vallarta, October 26

Mama Tits, a renowned drag performer, is bringing her electrifying new live cabaret show, Escándalo, to The Palm Cabaret & Bar in Puerto Vallarta, October 26th, 7:00pm. Known for her powerful stage presence and razor-sharp […]

From NYC to PV: See Your Favorite Theater & Piano Bar Cabaret Icons in Puerta Vallarta this Fall/Winter Season

This fall and winter, Puerto Vallarta welcomes a dazzling lineup of New York City’s iconic cabaret and piano bar stars for a season of unforgettable performances. Known for their electrifying stage presence and exceptional vocal […]

From NYC to PV: See Your Favorite Cabaret and Piano Bar Icons in Puerta Vallarta this Fall/Winter Season

This fall and winter, Puerto Vallarta welcomes a lineup of New York City’s iconic cabaret and piano bar stars for a season of unforgettable performances. Known for their electrifying stage presence and exceptional vocal talents, […]

Sue’s Muse: An Interview with David Sabella

This man and his very small team have re-created the Cabaret scene down in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico at a club called Act2PV. While there has been a Cabaret and Piano Bar presence down there, he […]

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