2009 - 2010 SEASON

Joseph Ferrer

Sunset Entertainment Group, has a long history of producing shows in a diverse arena of world-class stages. He promotes dreams and makes them come true, whether it be concerts that entertain and enrich, or concepts that inspire and share the course of events. As General Manager and Executive Vice President for the Palm Beach Pops for three seasons and President and CEO of the Boca Pops (1992-94), Mr. Ferrer developed season lineups. In each case, he more than doubled the seasons' subscription sales. During that time, he developed audience relationships and frequent sellouts from the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach to Bailey Concert Hall in Davie, Florida.

When Florida Atlantic University of Boca Raton, decided to launch their first self-produced entertainment series in 1997, officials turned to Mr. Ferrer and Sunset Entertainment Group to make it happen. Applying his seasoned expertise to all aspects of the concert experience, Mr. Ferrer secured the talent, negotiated the contracts, oversaw technical matters and executed a comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign that has expanded over the years. That first season consisted of simply five headliners concerts at FAU University Center Auditorium in Boca Raton, Florida, beginning with Tommy Tune and The Manhattan Rhythm Kings. In 1999, Mr. Ferrer and America's favorite POPS Conductor, Richard Hayman, launched the not-for-profit Florida Sunshine POPS Orchestra. The orchestra, in its premier season, played to sold-out audiences at FAU and continues to sell out each season, now broadening its performances to 4 different venues. In December 2001, Mr. Ferrer introduced the Legends of Comedy series (later to be known as Legends of Laughter and now as Comedy Legends) to sell-out audiences. In 2002, Mr. Ferrer brought the first full-scale Opera production, Aida, as well as the acclaimed Miami City Ballet, to the FAU University Center Auditorium, both being welcomed with overwhelming enthusiasm.

In 2003, he introduced world-class, full production International Ballet to the FAU stage with Swan Lake from the Moscow Ballet and Ballet Gran Folklorico de Mexico, direct from Mexico City. Also introduced was the Legends of 88 Keys,  an exciting series consisting of 4 legendary piano players. Last season saw the debut of the Florida Classical Orchestra series, a series that included 3 fabulous performances by this orchestra of record for Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera and Ballet Etudes Miami. Don't miss this season's spectacular performances! The 2008-2009 season brings us into the twelfth year for Sunset Entertainment Group ... A season that includes, 5 Headliners performances at 2 different venues, 5 Florida Sunshine POPS Orchestra performances at 3 different venues, with 2 dates at one of the venues, 3 full production Gold Coast Operas at 5 different venues and 2 International Ballet performances at 2 different venues- for a grand total of 43 performances for this fabulous season! And to think....it all started with that first show, Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm Kings!!! A native of East Chicago, Indiana, Mr. Ferrer completed undergraduate studies in History and has a master's degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University. He and his wife Marjorie, reside on a two-acre, restored 1920's estate in the Swinton Avenue Historical District of Delray Beach, Florida.

 

Sunset Entertainment History

With almost sixty years of combined experience, Sunset Entertainment has grown to provide complete production services for a wide spectrum of organizations. Our highly professional staging, scripting, audio/visual presentations, live celebrity entertainment and original musical scoring / composing, as well as total production planning have made our company the choice for fundraising, social and special events. From concept to final curtain, Sunset Entertainment collaborates with our clients, making the atmosphere and the intent of each event unique.

Joe Ferrer, Ben Vereen and Marjorie Ferrer


Joe Ferrer and Comedian Mark Russell


Joe Ferrer with Composer Marvin Hamlisch
and Conductor/Arranger Richard Hayman

In addition to the stability provided by four decades in the business, Sunset Entertainment offers further advantages to your organization through:

Cost Control

Sunset Entertainment deals directly with major stars and successful national performers. The direct contact and frequency of use gives our company greater buying power.

Time Savings

With one phone call, we can tell you the availability and the total no surprise cost of producing an event (attraction), usually within (72) seventy-two hours.

Professionalism

We are fully aware of the special demands made on Development Directors, Event Planners, Consultants and Special Event Coordinators by committees, trustees and chairmen. Our personal service by trained and seasoned professionals from start to finish can assist in these areas and produce great results.

Joe Ferrer with The Lettermen and The Four Freshmen

Sunset Entertainment has developed tremendous expertise in the selection of talent for your specific needs. We entertain over (500,000) five-hundred thousand people a year and understand that the same performers do not always present the same results with every audience. Our job is in the selection of the right artist, for the right audience, for the right facility and at the right budget to help you achieve your fundraising goals. Once you have selected a particular format for your event, Sunset Entertainment will coordinate and arrange with the facility all the necessary light and sound requirements for your show. These items are included in the total cost of each package and will be paid for by Sunset Entertainment directly. Sunset Entertainment will handle all arrangements pertaining to the attraction such as contracting the artists, transportation, set-up, and necessary equipment rentals.

Congressman Ron Klein, Marjorie Ferrer
and Comedian Robert Klein

Naturally, we will also be personally on hand at all times to coordinate these items and assure you of a smooth running event. We, at Sunset Entertainment, offer you a turn-key approach to production that guarantees you a worry-free planning process. We feel confident that you will be impressed not only with the entertainment program we produce, but also with the professional way in which we handle our responsibilities.