The Stars Come Out At Act2PV

The Stars Come Out At Act2PV because the new General Manager, David Sabella, is planning an unparalleled season of international cabaret & Broadway caliber talent.

First, Renee Armand takes the stage on November 3, for one night only, in the Casa Karma Red Room. The legendary singer-songwriter is most known for her work with Michael Jackson, Linda Ronstadt and John Denver. She is also the voice of “The Morning After” (Oscar award-winning song from “The Poseidon Adventure“).

Then, November 22 and 23, 2024 will be Mexican-born Broadway and TV Star Bianca Marroquin (Apple+ TV’s Acapulco, and CHICAGO, on Broadway).

Sabella, a long-time Broadway veteran (the original Mary Sunshine in the 1996 Revival of CHICAGO), has called upon some of his closest friends, and colleagues to help inaugurate his tenure as General Manager, including the legendary Lorna Luft (Judy Garland’s younger daughter!). “I’ve known Lorna since 1992!” said Sabella, “My kids call her ‘Aunt Lorna’.” No doubts that this season the Stars Come Out At Act2PV!

Sabella joined the management team in April 2024. “I came down to perform (as his alter ego drag-diva Amanda Reckonwith) and fell in love with the theater.” He explained. “I could see they were having a rough time, (since the death of their founding director, Danny Minnini) and I offered to help.” Luckily, owners Alfonso Lopez and Oscar Cisneros took him up on his offer.

“We’ve been looking for someone like David for at least two years,” said Lopez. “The more we talked, and the more he explained to us his experience and who he was, it was perfect. Exactly what we wanted was right in front of us.”

Sabella has been working hard this summer to make sure the Stars come out at Act2PV, planning the new season, meeting with community leaders and donors, as well as overseeing new projects, like the creation of the Ovations Piano Bar, an elegant art-deco lounge which features its own nightly entertainment, and full dinner service, a new second dressing room in the Casa Karma Red Room, as well as revamping the lights and sound in the Mainstage Theater.

The newly remodeled (and renamed) Casanova Terrace is the perfect place for dinner or drinks ‘al fresco,’ before or after the shows. Sabella’s new motto? “Come for Dinner, Stay for fun!”

The Stars come out at Act2PV made possible with 3 entertainment venues and both indoor and outdoor lounges. Act2PV is poised to be the top entertainment venue in PV, once again! And with staggered showtimes, between 5pm and 9:30pm, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

In addition to the Broadway Icons Series, featuring Bianca Marroquin, Lorna Luft, Karen Mason, Brent Barrett, and Sally Mayes, Act2PV patrons will be treated to the Cabaret Icons Series, featuring the award-winning talents of Renee Armand, Natalie Douglas, Jeff Harnar, Sue Matsuki, Marieann Meringolo, Philip Officer, and PV favorites The New Belters (Seth Sikes and Nicholas King). And, all supported buy two of PV favorite music directors, Mark Hartman and David Maiocco.

The Legends of Drag & Alt-Cabret series, features RuPaul favorite Alexis Mateo, Boulet Brothers Dragula star Fantasia Royale Gaga, the reigning Dame Edna tribute artist, Michael Walters, Steve Brinberg as ‘Simply Barbra,’ The Kinsey Sicks, The VaudeVillains (Cate Valcic & David Maiocco), and adult entertainment star Jonah Wheeler, and husband John Coons in “Nocturnal Omissions.”

The Stars come out at Act2PV The season also includes returning favorites and some of PV brightest home-grown stars like Circoncierto, the scintillating “Saturnalia,” (Mr.) Lady Zen, Gloria Fiona, Lorena Peril, Delilah Beaucoup, Keith Tynes (original member of The Platters), and the “Act2 Players” in the return of Mamma Mia! This season is NOT TO BE MISSED!