Performing Arts Series

Karen Mason: Broadway Baby!

December 29 & January 4

After her SOLD-OUT SHOWS last year, Broadway legend Karen Mason brings a celebration of her favorite music to her favorite Mexican home, Puerto Vallarta! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music, stories, laughter, and joy, and always a surprise or two! Featuring fan favorites like ALL THAT JAZZ, NEW YORK/NEW YORK; SOMETHING’S COMING, YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND, KAREN’S BACK IN TOWN, FOR GOOD, and many more! You will be shouting OTRA, for sure! (Directed by Barry Kleinbort, with Music Direction by Christopher Denny)

Stephanie Pope: All About Love

January 14 & 18

Broadway star Stephanie Pope (Pippin, CHICAGO, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Fosse, Smoky Joe’s Cafe, A Funny Thing Happened…Forum, Kiss of the Spiderwoman, Jelly’s last Jam, and Sweet Charity) brings Broadway magic and more to PV with her show All About Love! Featuring songs from some of Broadway’s hottest shows, including Hadestown and Kiss of The Spider Woman, to popular songs by Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and Diana Ross, plus tunes from her critically acclaimed solo CD, Now’s The Time To Fall In Love, and stories from her career, working with legendary stars like Chita Rivera, Whitney Houston and Bob Fosse.

Ava Nicole Frances: The Dream That I See

January 23

American Idol finalist, and two-time Broadway World Award winner, Ava Nicole Frances is making her Puerto Vallarta debut as part of the Bella Vox Performing Arts Series at The Palm Cabaret Theater on January 23, 7PM. Her critically acclaimed show, “The Dream That I See” is inspired by an array of diverse artists including, Renee Rapp, Beyonce, Linda Ronstadt, Ben Platt, and Wicked composer, Stephen Schwartz. Ava’s voice effortlessly moves from Pop, and Broadway to Jazz and American Songbook as her soaring vocals take flight. In this new show specifically tailored for Puerto Vallarta, Ava Nicole Frances is an emerging star not to be missed!

Marieann Meringolo: Shades of Love

February 11 & 15

Join multi award-winning vocalist Marieann Meringolo (Feb 11 & 15) for “Shades of Love,” a special LGBTQ Valentine show, with classic songs by Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian, Billy Joel, Neil Sedaka, Christina Perri, and more, reimagined as only Meringolo can! Love is Love in PV and beyond!

Puerto Vallarta Sings David Friedman

March 15

A REVIEW OF FRIEDMAN’S SONG SUNG BY YOUR FAVORITE PV PERFORMERS

David Friedman is best-known as the composer/lyricist of songs of hope and inspiration that have become especially important in these challenging times. Come and be inspired and moved by local Puerto Vallarta performers singing his songs, with David at the piano personally sharing the stories behind the songs.

Sam Harris: Beyond the Rainbow

March 26 & 29

Multi-platinum recording artist, Sam Harris, is listed in Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Vocalists of all Time.” He is a Broadway icon, having received Tony, Outer Critic’s Circle and Drama Desk nominations for his work in Cy Coleman’s The Life, a Drama League Award and Drama Desk nomination for his role in Tommy Tune’s Grease, and in Mel Brooks’ The Producers, as well as Jesus Christ Superstar, Cabaret, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hair, Pippin, The Jazz Singer, and The First Wives Club.

His new show, “Beyond the Rainbow,” a nod to his legendary rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which put him on the map at age twenty-two, dazzling 25 million viewers a week for the entire premiere season of Star Search, the ground breaking show that preceded “American Idol” and The Voice”. The show launched his astounding career which spans Broadway, television, records, and concert performances. “Beyond the Rainbow” features Harris’ singular, definitive interpretations of Broadway, pop and standards by everyone from U2 to Sondheim, Lady Gaga to Kander & Ebb, and many more, along with his hilarious, self-effacing, and topical wit.