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Scott · Last edited by Scott on Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:29 pm; edited 1 time in total

Legendary Hollywood and Broadway leading lady Shirley Jones makes her UK debut at the Arts Theatre for 12 performances only.

Shirley Jones was virtually unknown when Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein cast her as Laurie in the 1955 movie version of their hit stage musical Oklahoma! which bought her world wide fame. She followed this up with the films of The Music Man and Carousel and won the 1960 Academy Award for Elmer Ganty. She was the matriarch of The Partridge Family and has appeared on Broadway in South Pacific, Maggie Flynn and 42nd Street

Called "the first lady of American song" by Bob Hope, Shirley Jones in concert promises to be a very special event and marks the first time this living legend has ever performed in the UK.

SHIRLEY JONES - LIVE IN LONDON (ARTS THEATRE)
March 22nd - April 3rd, 2010
BOX OFFICE: 0845 017 5584

PRESS / PROMOTION

Shirley will be participating in a number of promotional television and radio spots while in London. Confirmed appearances are:

FRIDAY MARCH 19th
BBC TV Breakfast (BBC 1) (08:45)
Smooth Radio (13:00 - 14:00)

SATURDAY MARCH 20th
BBC London 94.9FM with Vanessa Feltz (11:00 - 11:45)

SUNDAY MARCH 21st
BBC London 94.9FM with Lesley Joseph (11:00 - 11:30)

SUNDAY MARCH 28th
BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige On Sunday (13:00 - 15:00)

PazJD · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:49 pm Post subject:

Many of the UK fans got tickets to this, and are looking forward to seeing her show. She will get a nice age mix of audience there (as she does here) esp when they've not seen her perform there before. I'm sure they will - if not already - all be sold out! Very Happy

And the TV hosts will be chuffed to interview her.

BLUEBIRD · Danny's Accountant Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 207

I give her a TON of credit for doing all this, I know for sure I wouldn't have the energy! I hope the concerts are a huge success! Go Shirley!!

Applause

Amy from Boston · Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:46 am Post subject:

She sure is a trooper! Good for her!
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DaidyCat · Simone's Groomer Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 23

Wow! That's awesome! I've seen her in concert and she's amazing. It's wonderful she's doing this.

PazJD · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:11 am Post subject:

Patrick will be appearing with Shirley as her special guest!!

CassidyDiva · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:31 pm Post subject:

Shirley Jones Will Make West End Debut, With Son Patrick Cassidy

By Mark Shenton
March 16, 2010

Shirley Jones is to be joined her son Patrick Cassidy for her West End debut at London's Arts Theatre, where they begin a run of 12 performances only March 22-April 3.

Cassidy, son of Jones and the late Jack Cassidy, was last seen on Broadway as Julian Marsh in 42nd Street in 2004. Other Broadway credits include taking over as Radames in Aida, Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun and Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance. He also originated a role in the 1985 musical Leader of the Pack. Off-Broadway, he was seen in the original Off-Broadway production of Sondheim's Assassins. He currently stars in the ABC family series "Ruby and the Rockitts."

Oscar-winning Hollywood star Jones, who has also appeared on Broadway in South Pacific, Maggie Flynn and 42nd Street, was virtually unknown when Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein cast her as Laurie in the 1955 film version of their stage musical Oklahoma! It brought her worldwide fame. Subsequent leading roles on film included the movie versions of The Music Man and Carousel, and on TV she is best known for playing the matriarch in "The Partridge Family." Among the people she has acted with are Marlon Brando, James Stewart, Glenn Forde, Lloyd Bridges, Henry Fonda and James Cagney.

Her song list for her London appearances is set to include "Tonight," "If I Loved You," "A Wonderful Guy," "Send in the Clowns," "Memory," "76 Trombones", "What's the Use of Wonderin'," "When I Fall in Love," "He Touched Me," "He Loves Me," "As Time Goes By," "Can't Help Lovin' That Man," "You Made Me Love You," "Oklahoma!," "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning," "People Will Say We're in Love," "Out of My Dreams" and "You'll Never Walk Alone."

The London season is being presented by Barry J Mishon in association with the Arts Theatre.

To book tickets, contact the box office on 0845 017 5584, or visit www.artstheatrewestend.com
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PazJD · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 12:56 pm Post subject:

On March 20th, Shirley will be doing a CD signing for her Then and Now Broadway CD at Dress Circle theatre memorabilia store in London at 1:45. Patrick not planning on being there, will only be Mom.

Scott · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:58 pm Post subject:

How strange. She's scheduled to be at an autograph show in Pasadena CA on March 20, too.

www.autographnationals.com

PazJD · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:22 pm Post subject:

She probably had to cancel that when she booked this:

Here is the info:

http://www.dresscircle.co.uk/sectionitemdetails.asp?ContentID=2665

She's no longer on the list here:

http://autographnationals.com/Alpha.html

Scott · Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:08 am Post subject:

Yes, they removed her from their lineup today.

BLUEBIRD · Danny's Accountant Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 207

Well from the vid on BBC, her concerts sound great, I would love to see her and Patrick perform together! He has a great voice.

CassidyDiva · Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:54 pm Post subject:

I saw them together last year- they sang Til there Was You as a finale to the show.
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PazJD · Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:23 pm Post subject:

Shirley and Patrick attended the Olivier Awards last night and they presented the award for Best Actor in a Musical to Aneurin Barnard of "Spring Awakening"

thomassean · Bus Mechanic Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Posts: 2

Yes I really admit that she is a very talented woman and as well as a true artist. I love to watch her show. She is also a good model to the youth and an inspiration to them.
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