Sunrise This Month - September 2010

Saturday, September 11th - The Disgruntled Clown
Underground comedian. Part of the Groucho's Comedy at the Black Box series.
8:30 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $15

Tuesday, September 14th - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams
Live music by local jazz musicians
7-10 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $5

Saturday, September 25th - The Heartbeat Boys
Teen pop band from Central Florida that has performed across the state. The five-man group is managed by Maurice Starr, the producer and songwriter behind New Edition and New Kids on the Block. The opening act is Los Megas Boyz, another Central Florida group discovered by Starr. The proceeds from this concert will benefit Lil' Feet of St. Lucie County, The Lighthouse Foundation, the Raw Dawgs Youth Program, and the Sunrise Theatre Foundation.
6 p.m., Sunrise Theatre
Tickets: $10

Tuesday, September 28th - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams
Live music by local jazz musicians. Last scheduled show!
7-10 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $5

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Welcome Sign

Black Box Presents - Frankie Paul

This week’s comedian for the Groucho's Comedy at the Sunrise Black Box series is the brutally honest Frankie Paul. Paul moved from New York City to Melbourne, Florida early in his life, where he lives to this day. As he says on his website’s biography, "Big cities are blast to visit, but I prefer to live in a small town."



For videos of his performances, check out his website and profile on MySpace Comedy (Warning: Videos are NSFW). To pre-order tickets and check out upcoming acts, click here.

The 2010-2011 Season!

Comedian and TV personality Howie Mandel is one of over 40 acts coming to the Sunrise this season. This year offers a mix of Broadway plays, opera, comedy, musical acts, and world culture. Check out the lineup for yourself on our Coming Soon page, and get ready to order tickets when they become available on August 30th...

...Well, unless you're a part of the Sunrise's new Advantage Club, where you can order right now. Click here to learn more.

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Palm Row

Black Box Presents - RC Smith

The opening monologue of a talk show serves two purposes. Besides being funny and insightful, it also warms up the audience for the segments ahead – it’s easier to make people laugh when they’re already in a good mood. It’s also common to have an comedian who's rarely seen on camera loosen up the studio audience first. That way, the star gets an extra burst of applause when he or she comes on stage.

What does this have to do with RC Smith? Smith makes his living as a warm-up comedian, and has performed before tapings of The Tony Danza Show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and The Colbert Report. Currently he performs for The Rachel Ray Show, and takes time between tapings to tour. But this Saturday he’ll be the main attraction when he comes to the Black Box theatre.



The show starts at 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information of upcoming comedians click here.

Sunrise Theatre Presents - Missoula Children's Theatre Production of Alice in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll’s story of a bored schoolgirl who finds herself in the middle of an adventure was originally made for bored schoolgirls Carroll entertained on a riverboat. People remember Carroll's story for its clever wordplay and imaginative settings, but as this article states he also drew inspiration from popular sayings and people from Carroll's day job at Oxford College.

Think about it: In it's time Alice in Wonderland was created with children in mind, but had pop-culture references that only adults would get. It was the Shrek of its time, but continues to endure even after the satiric elements lost their original meaning. That's solid writing.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland is a musical adaptation of Carroll’s most-famous work. The play will be set up and performed by local children with the support of MCT members. Thanks to the MCT, Treasure Coast children will have a final week of adventure before their classes start.

The play is this Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $10 and can be pre-ordered here.

Sunrise This Month - August 2010

Tuesday, August 3rd - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams
Live music by local jazz musicians
7-10 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $5

Friday, August 6th - Travis Tritt in concert
Travis Tritt is one of the biggest country singers to come out of the 1990s. He has recorded several multi-platinum albums including Country Club and T-R-O-U-B-L-E as well as five No. 1 singles on Billboard's Hot Country Songs charts. He is best known for his upbeat songs with touches of Southern Rock ("Country Club," "Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof") and ballads ("I'm Gonna Be Somebody," "Foolish Pride").
8 p.m., Sunrise Theatre
Tickets: $49 - 59

Friday, August 13th - Missoula Children's Theatre Presents Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is the last play in our summer partnership with the Missoula Children's Theatre. The MCT helps local children set up and act in a musical version of classic stories, all within the course of one week. Stop by and witness their efforts pay off.
7:00 p.m., Sunrise Theatre
Tickets: $10

Saturday, August 14th - RC Smith
Stand-up comedian who has earned a reputation for warming up crowds before tapings of The Tony Danza Show and the Rachel Ray Show. Part of the Groucho's Comedy at the Black Box series.
8:30 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $15

Saturday, August 28th - Frankie Paul
Veteran comedian who comments on today's topics and everyday-life situations with an animated performance. Part of the Groucho's Comedy at the Black Box series.
8:30 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $15

Tuesday, August 17th - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams
Live music by local jazz musicians
7-10 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $5

Tuesday, August 31st - Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society Jazz Jams
Live music by local jazz musicians
7-10 p.m., Black Box
Tickets: $5

Sunrise Theatre Presents - Travis Tritt

In 2007 Travis Tritt covered "You Never Take Me Dancing" for his latest album The Storm. The song was originally performed by Richard Marx, and Tritt's country cover reached #27 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, the latest of over 30 charting singles that date back to his debut in the 1990s. At a time when Garth Brooks brought country music to new audiences, Tritt found great success with his Southern Rock-inspired music ("Country Club", "Ten Feet Tall and Bulletproof"), soulful ballads ("I'm Gonna Be Somebody", "Foolish Pride"), and outlaw image. Now like Richard Marx before him, this multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist will play at the Sunrise this Friday.

The concert starts at 8 p.m. For more information about Tritt's collaboration with American Idol's Randy Jackson during The Storm and to pre-order tickets, click here.