Ryan Rafuls Sr 
On February 1st, my wife and I went to see Dirty Dancing LIVE, in Concert at the historic Sunrise Theater in Ft. Pierce, Florida.
During the concert we dove into the timeless romance of the iconic film, Dirty Dancing, in a live concert experience like no other. The film was digitally remastered and shown on a full-size cinema screen, accompanied by a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. The show concluded with an encore concert party, where everyone sang and danced along to their favorite music from the movie. It was a truly immersive experience, and allowed you to relive the timeless romance of one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years, live and in concert!
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Dirty Dancing, a 1987 American romantic drama dance film, was written by Eleanor Bergstein, produced by Linda Gottlieb, and directed by Emile Ardolino. The movie stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. It follows the story of Frances “Baby” Houseman, a young woman who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle at a Catskills vacation resort.
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The movie, set in the summer of 1963, was filmed in Lake Lure, North Carolina and Mountain Lake Lodge, Virginia, with scenes at Camp Chimney Rock and Rumbling Bald Golf Course. Mountain Lake provided dining scenes, beach games, and the Houseman family’s cabins.
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The Dirty Dancing soundtrack, featuring hit songs like “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” and “She’s Like the Wind,” achieved massive success, selling over 32 million copies and reviving oldies music.
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Theater History
The historic Sunrise Theater consists of a 1214 seat main theater and a 210 seat black box theater and is owned by the city of Ft. Pierce. Their season runs from October through May, and in the Summer they host a children’s summer camp and show free movies.
Located at 117 South Second Street in Ft. Pierce, Florida, the theater was built in 1923 by the renowned builder C.E. Cahow. It was designed in the Mediterranean Revival Style by the architect John Sherwood. On August 1, 1923, the theater officially opened its doors stunning audiences with its enchanting ambiance and captivating performances. At the time of its construction, it boasted the largest stage between Jacksonville and Miami, providing an expansive space for a diverse range of performances, including plays, movies, and variety shows.
The theater, which had fallen into disrepair, closed in 1983. In 1997, the St. Lucie County Preservation Association purchased the building. After receiving a $750,000 grant, it partially reopened in 1999. A complete renovation, including the addition of support areas, was completed in 2005, and the venue reopened on January 6, 2006.
On December 7, 2001, the theater was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Today, it hosts a diverse range of entertainment events, featuring local groups and renowned international artists such as Willie Nelson, Itzhak Perlman, Diana Ross, 3 Dog Night, Lindsey Buckingham, Bryan Adams, Vince Gill, Tony Bennett, Ziggy Marley, the late Dave Brubeck, and world-renowned operas, Broadway shows, ballet performances, and various rock and jazz concerts.
Sunrise Theater Box Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
Event Days: Two hours prior to the start of events
Contact Information
Phone: 772-461-4775
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