Pokémon Fever will Arrive at Detroit's Fox Theatre; The Detroit Engagement is Part of a 30-City North American Tour Tickets for the Fox Theatre 10 Performance Engagement are on Sale Now!

DETROIT, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Radio City Entertainment, Nintendo of America and 4Kids Entertainment present the first national theatrical tour of Pokémon Live!, a 90-minute live musical, based on the #1 kids entertainment property in the world. The elaborate and inventive stage production will capture the imagination of the entire family, from Pokémon fans to teens and parents alike. The multi-media live action adventure is live at Detroit's Fox Theatre on October 25-29, 2000. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets!

Ash, Misty, and Brock face off against their arch rivals Team Rocket in this live action adventure, which will feature many beloved songs from the Pokémon TV series and movies, as well as new songs that are sure to become instant favorites. This innovative and unique production will surprise and excite Pokémon enthusiasts with its imaginative costume designs, captivating special effects and spectacular Pokémon characters. Pikachu, Meowth, Jigglypuff, and many more Pokémon will be on hand to take the audience on an amazing journey through the Pokémon universe. Will Ash and friends prevail in their greatest challenge ever? What shocking surprises will stun even the most die-hard Pokémon fans? You've just gotta' catch this show for all the excitement!

Director/Choreographer, Luis Perez (Broadway: Civil War, Film: Random Hearts), leads the Pokémon Live! creative team including Production Designer, Hotopp Associates (Radio City Christmas Spectacular; TV: Oprah, Olympic Broadcasts), Lighting Designer, David Agress (Radio City Christmas Spectacular touring productions; Disney Millenium Celebration; Sesame Street Live), Costume Designer Yvette Helin (Puppet/Costume Construction: Lion King, Green Bird; Costumes: Rugrats; Puppet Design: Blues Clues), Writer Michael Slade (Theaterworks USA touring family shows; author, The Horses of Central Park; TV: One Life to Live), and Musical Directors John Loeffler and John Siegler (Pokémon Music Composers). Executive Producers for Pokémon Live! are Radio City Entertainment's Ed Micone, Michael Fiur and Howard Kolins, 4Kids Entertainment's Alfred Kahn, and Nintendo of America's Gail Tilden. Pokémon Live! was conceived by Producer/Writer Norman Grossfeld, President of 4Kids Productions (Producer, Pokémon movies and TV series).

Nintendo first launched Pokémon in Japan for the world's best-selling Game Boy hand-held video game system and watched the original 151 creatures evolve into a cultural phenomenon. The franchise arrived in North America in September 1998 with the release of the Pokémon Blue and Red Game Boy games and has grown into a $14 billion industry worldwide. Nintendo and its exclusive licensing agency, Leisure Concepts, Inc. (a division of 4Kids Entertainment Inc.), have licensed the franchise to approximately 500 licensees worldwide.

"Radio City Entertainment is committed to providing the highest quality family entertainment, especially to our younger fans," said Ed Micone, executive Vice President, Radio City Entertainment. "Pokémon is a true phenomenon in the kids entertainment market and Radio City is thrilled to be working with 4Kids Entertainment creating an original and exciting show."

"Never before has a story so captivated audiences of all ages, and this theatrical experience will thrill Pokémon fans like never before," said Al Kahn, Chairman of 4Kids Entertainment. "Nintendo's Pokémon franchise is all about quality entertainment, and we could think of no finer partner than Radio City Entertainment to fulfill our high standards of quality for our fans."

Tickets ($27.50, $22.50 & $15.50) for Pokémon Live! are on sale now and may be purchased at the Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and all Ticketmaster locations, including Hudson's, Harmony House, Hockeytown Authentics in Troy and Repeat the Beat. Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa by calling 248-433-1515 and purchased through Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com . To purchase group (20 or more) tickets, call 313-471-3099. For information, call the Olympia Entertainment event hotline at 313-983-6611 or visit the Olympia Entertainment Web site at www.olympiaentertainment.com

Pokémon Live! at the Fox Theatre Oct. 25-29, 2000 Tickets $27.50, $22.50 & $15.50
* Wednesday, Oct. 25 7 p.m.
* Thursday, Oct. 26 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
* Friday, Oct. 27 7 p.m.
* Saturday, Oct. 28 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m.
* Sunday, Oct. 29 11 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m.

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