OUR VIEW: Rosebud Theatre patrons deserve better treatment Nov 2, 2009
That means area residents who bought their tickets early for a 2010 lineup that was to include performances by Shirley Jones and Kenny Rogers, among others, are out of luck. Not only will they not get to see those stars in concert, they won t get to see their money returned to their wallets, either. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Season ticket holders for Rosebud's 2010 schedule won't get money back Oct 28, 2009
The theater had advertised a 2010 lineup to its season ticket holders that included performers Shirley Jones, Kenny Rogers and a Queen tribute band. The Wilsons filed a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General s Office in hopes the office can intervene. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mattox says teaching career is not just a job, but a calling Oct 20, 2009
The daughter of Russell and Shirley Jones, Mattox is a lifelong member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she serves as the choir director and works with the youth. Article Rating. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Music to his ears Sep 25, 2009
The role was created for Broadway legend Mary Martin and has been played on stage by such varied and talented actresses as Florence Henderson, Shirley Jones, Barbara Cook, Marie Osmond, Maureen McGovern and Petula Clark. But the most famous Maria is Julie Andrews, who played the nun-turned-governess in the 1965 film version. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Click to read:Death Toll Rises in Southeast Floods Sep 23, 2009
Seventy-two-year-old Shirley Jones joined others sitting on green cots in the converted shelter, chatting about the fate of their homes. Jones lived in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. (CBS News)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 19, 2009
Adaptation of Sinclair Lewis s novel, with Burt Lancaster and Shirley Jones (both won Oscars). NR (1960). (Boston Globe)
Big-name performers fill bill at Auditorium Sep 16, 2009
On the bill this season are Aaron Neville and his quintet featuring Charles Neville; Ed Asner starring in the play "FDR" and "A Night at the Oscars" starring Shirley Jones ... Also on stage at the auditorium -- on State Road 100 adjacent to Flagler Palm Coast High School -- is the Hollywood Concert Orchestra's tribute to the Oscars starring Shirley Jones on March 10. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Patrick Cassidy Discusses Ruby and ... Jul 27, 2009
I mean anybody who knows anything about David or Shaun or myself or my Mom (Shirley Jones), you re going to see so many things in the show that are our lives. I mean I am married to a dancer who was a dancer in the eighties, who did every single video and award shows and tours. (Suite101.com)
Cassidy brothers bond over ‘Ruby’ Jul 23, 2009
David is the son of Cassidy and Evelyn Ward; Cassidy later married actress Shirley Jones, the mother of Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan. Jones, in a paradoxical twist, played David s birth mother on The Partridge Family. (Boston Globe)
'Partridge Family' redux -- sorta Jul 22, 2009
"But the flip side is it can also be the most tortuous and most stressful, because it's your family and the lines can get blurry. The brothers are all sons of Jack Cassidy, the prolific comic actor whose presence continues to hang over the family nearly 33 years after his death. David is the son of Cassidy and Evelyn Ward; Jack Cassidy later married actress Shirley Jones, the mother of Shaun, Patrick and Ryan. In a paradoxical twist, she played David's birth mother on "The Partridge Family. "... (FOX59, IN)
Faith & Family Entertainment LLC Launches Subscription Video-On-Demand Movie Service With Cox Communications Jul 16, 2009
All films in each month's offering will be select, mainstream movies with major stars, such as Katherine Heigl, James Earl Jones, Faith Ford, Shirley Jones, Eriq LaSalle, Meredith Baxter, Ed Asner, Lori Loughlin, Cicely Tyson and Christian Bale. "We are pleased to expand our On DEMAND lineup by partnering with Faith & Family Entertainment, to bring faith-based, family-friendly movies directly to our subscribers," said Bob Nocera, director of marketing, new video services for Cox. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shirley Jones cancels tonight's Barrington Stage Company show Jul 7, 2009
Barrington Stage Company has announced that Shirley Jones will not be performing tonight at the theater in Pittsfield, Mass. "due to an acute case of vertigo," the company said, that is preventing her from traveling. (Albany Times Union)
Weldon School Board pays tribute to staff members Jun 21, 2009
The board recognized retiring staff members Sharon Peele, a two year employee of the school system; Harvey Perry, a 14 year employee; Nancy Wilkins, a 22 year employee; Louise Williams and Shirley Gary, who put in 25 and 31 years respectively as food service workers; and Shirley Jones, who spent 31 years teaching math at Weldon High School. Each retiree was presented with a plaque of appreciation by Weldon City Schools Superintendent Elie Bracy. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
America loses a decorated diplomat Jun 3, 2009
Pamela Brement was actually born and raised in the Philippines, but spent summer vacations here as a bona fide wrangler on the ranch, picking up work as an extra, stunt girl, and sometimes stand-in for Shirley Jones on the movie set of Oklahoma when it was being filmed in the San Raphael site near Patagonia in the 50s. A published fiction and non-fiction writer and playwright, she spent two years in Vietnam and Laos in the 60s covering combat areas as a journalist for Time magazine. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
'Gaga' for Girly Men May 26, 2009
After bidding $6100 in an Auction Cause-driven initiative to raise funds in support of Shakespeare Festival/LA s programs, one lucky man had the opportunity to act alongside Hollywood greats Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Martin Short, Christina Applegate, Peter Graves, Arte Johnson, Shirley Jones, Kelsey Grammer, and Eugene Levy during a play rehearsal at the Geffen Theater in Los Angeles on Monday night. The surprise musical guest for the evening was (a very stunning-looking) Alanis Morissette -- and... (Fox News)
Eight classic acts that still rock May 22, 2009
The Partridges featured Shirley Jones as mom, David Cassidy, her real-life stepson as Keith Partridge, and, yet again, "musical supervisor Don Kirshner." Like the Monkees, they scored an instant No. 1 hit with "I Think I Love You" from the show's first episode, in which a young boy (played by Danny Bonaduce) follows a record executive into a men's room and comes out with a record deal. That never happens in real life. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
July 6: Shirley Jones in Concert. Tickets: $45-$75. (Boston Globe)
The other side of Mrs. Partridge May 15, 2009
HOLLYWOOD - Shirley Jones does wholesome as well as anybody in the business (with the possible exception of Doris Day). She played the loving mom Shirley Partridge in the 1970-'74 musical sitcom "The Partridge Family" and the lovable girl next door in such movie musicals as "Oklahoma!" and "Carousel.". (Boston Globe)
A tale of two talents Apr 16, 2009
Barney worked with Shirley Jones, was the understudy for Susan Eagan, sang a solo for Hugh Panaro, and played opposite Kevin Oderkirk as Liesl in The Sound of Music. They were all Broadway stars except me, Barney says with awe. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
'Dear Lord': Celebrities reveal favorite prayers Mar 29, 2009
Actress Shirley Jones prays, "Thank you, Lord, for holding my hand every step of the way.". Singer Trini Lopez prays from the Catholic Mass: "Dear Lord, grant us peace in our day. Please protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our savior.". (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cassidy still going strong Mar 20, 2009
" Might Mrs. Partridge, aka Shirley Jones -- David's stepmom, and mother of Shaun, Patrick, and Ryan -- make a cameo on the show? "Yes, I would think," said Cassidy. Cassidy said the show will hit the air this summer and he smells a hit. "I'm really as excited about this as I have been about anything since 'Blood Brothers,'" he said. "When you've done a lot of work, you know if it's there or not and it is there in spades. " Cassidy recently completed a UK tour, where he remains popular. His 2001... (Erie Times-News, PA)
"Singing Family" Celeb Judges Introduced Feb 25, 2009
"Well, I had the pleasure when I was about 19 of working with my stepmother, who was from a totally different genre where I was - Shirley Jones. Correct, Academy Award winner," Cassidy said. "And being on television, I was the only guy that was actually singing and playing. As you probably remember, or those of you who don't, it was a while ago. I had been playing in rock 'n roll bands and garage bands and stuff, but I was an actor and got cast as an actor. So, she was incredibly supportive. She... (CBS News -- Early Show)
James Whitmore dies at 87 Feb 8, 2009
Shirley Jones, a teenager when she starred in Oklahoma, said she came to know Whitmore during months of filming in Nogales, Arizona, and recalled being impressed by her good-humored and highly disciplined colleague. "He told me, 'If you're going to be in this business, you better learn your craft,'" Jones recalled. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Actor James Whitmore dies of lung cancer Feb 8, 2009
Shirley Jones, a teenager when she starred in Oklahoma, said she came to know Whitmore during months of filming in Nogales, Ariz. and recalled being impressed by her good-humored and highly disciplined colleague. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Versatile Actor James Whitmore Dies Feb 7, 2009
Shirley Jones, a teenager when she starred in "Oklahoma," said she came to know Whitmore during months of filming in Nogales, Ariz ... Shirley Jones Another of his rare starring roles was "The Next Voice You Hear" (1950), in which a family hears the voice of God via the radio. (CBS News)
DVDs: Madagascar 2, Secret Life of Bees Feb 7, 2009
The Partridge Family: The Fourth and Final Season Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey and the rest of the family that sings together wrap up a four-year tour with a three-disc set packing the last 22 episodes of the 1970s comedy. DVD set, $29. (MSNBC -- Movies)
