Sunrise Theatre, Mediterranean Revival theater in Fort Pierce, US
Sunrise Theatre is a Mediterranean Revival theater at 117 South 2nd Street in Fort Pierce, Florida, designed by architect John N. Sherwood and built in 1923 by C.E. Cahow. It opened as a vaudeville house with the largest stage between Jacksonville and Miami, and it was built for plays, movies and variety shows.
The building was constructed in 1923 from architect John N. Sherwood's design and completed by developer C.E. Cahow. It became the largest performance venue between Jacksonville and Miami when it opened.
The theatre's name, Sunrise, has no recorded origin in the sources. In 1930, the young A.E. Backus became the resident artist, creating displays and posters for films and celebrity appearances. The venue now hosts local groups and world-famous artists, from Willie Nelson to Diana Ross.
The theater maintains modern sound and lighting equipment throughout the space for all events. Visitors needing accessible seating can arrange wheelchair spaces by contacting the box office before arriving.
Musician Kris Kristofferson performed his final complete concert at this venue in February 2020. This milestone performance remains a memorable moment in the theater's musical history.
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