Price Appears in Stars to the Rescue Benefit in St. Louis, Jan. 15

Broadway's Paige Price will appear at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis as part of the Stars to the Rescue benefit for Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation.

Tony La Russa and Elayne Boosler host the show at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2006. "From country to jazz to Broadway to rock, the stars are coming out in full force to support ARF at its first St. Louis gala. Enjoy the musical talents of some of entertainment's finest performers when country star Gretchen Wilson headlines at Stars to the Rescue!," according to press notes. In addition to Paige and country star Wilson, the evening will feature performances by Grammy-nominated trumpeter Chris Botti, Journey bandleader Jonathan Cain and pop and theatre star Tony Orlando, as well as comedian Elayne Boosler.

Paige Price appeared in the 2000 Broadway musical Saturday Night Fever. Also on Broadway, Price starred in the long-running Smokey Joe's Café and Disney's Beauty & the Beast. Price has guest starred on numerous television shows, including "Ed", "Newhart", "Late Night with David Letterman", among others. Her feature film credits include All The Right Moves (with Tom Cruise), Silent Madness and The New Kids.

Tony and Elaine La Russa created the Animal Rescue Foundation in 1991 to address the needs of companion animals, after he rescued a terrified stray cat that ran onto the field during an A's-Yankees game. Their vision for ARF is an organization that can not only aid abandoned and homeless animals, but will also promote the concept that people's lives can be enhanced by strengthening the bonds between humans and animals. With these intertwined goals as the guiding principles, and an intention to become a national as well as local leader, ARF has designed progressive programs for many populations including abused children, the elderly, victims of violence and others who can benefit from the healing contact of animals.

"ARF is growing to meet the demands of the 21st century with the first private Adoption and Education Center in Contra Costa County. ARF will continue to respond to the immediate needs of animals who have been neglected, abused or deprived of love to ensure they find high quality homes. At the same time, ARF will embody the vision of a better future—one where animals are respected for the unique role they can and do play in making the world a better place for people to live and where there is a stable and loving home for every pet to complete its natural lifespan."

Tickets, priced at $20, $35 and $50 are available now for purchase by calling Metrotix at 314-534-1111. Sponsorships are still available for the evening - please contact Elena Bicker at 925-296-3116 or ebicker@arf.net for sponsorship information.

Please continue to check this website--www.arf.net/About_ARF/Events/stars_stl.html--for additional performers and updated information or call 925-977-7900, extension 499.

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