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M O S T   C E N S O R E D P R E S S   R E L E A S E S O F   1 9 9 9   ( T H U S   F A R ) . - - - - ALL GOD'S CREATURES ARE BLESSED TO BE PART OF THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Live Animals Featured in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Find Out Reporting for the First Day of Rehearsal Is Truly A Blessing Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 11 a.m. - - - - WHAT: As the four-legged stars (five camels, three sheep, a donkey and a puppy) of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular report for the first day of rehearsal, they will receive a special blessing from the reverend of St. John's Episcopal Church. The beautiful and vivacious world-famous Radio City Rockettes will be on hand to welcome their co-stars back to the Fox Theatre where they will perform in America's #1 Christmas show November 26-December 30, 1999. The furry stars are featured in "The Living Nativity," which has been in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular since 1933. WHO: · Reverend James Leovy of Detroit's St. John's Episcopal Church · Leggy ROCKETTES in Red and White Santa costumes · Kissable (Yep! Kissable!) camels, sheep, a donkey and a dog · Animal trainers from Hedrick Exotic Animal Farm in Kansas WHEN: Wednesday, November 17, at 11 a.m. WHERE: The Fox Theatre (in front of the marquee) 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201(Arriving media should ask for Kathleen Kennedy or Jeanne Micallef.) TICKETS: Great seats ($10 - $55.50) for all performances of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular are on sale now and can be purchased at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations including Hudson's Harmony House and Repeat the Beat. To charge tickets by phone, call 248-433-1515. Groups of 20 or more can purchase tickets by calling 313-471-3099. For further information, call the Olympia Entertainment event hotline at 313-983-6611.

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