Named
after child star Shirley Temple, the Shirley Jones story is the quintessential
Cinderella dream. Her first audition was for Rogers & Hammerstein's
SOUTH PACIFIC. She lit up the
stage and her career was launched. The hits came quickly: THE
COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S
FATHER, BEDTIME STORY,
SHOW BOAT, OKLAHOMA,
CAROUSEL, THE MUSIC
MAN, & ELMER GANTRY
which won her an Academy Award. She played television's coolest Mom in
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY,
with her step-son David Cassidy. “I did 25 motion pictures prior to
THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY
and nobody knew my name”. Today, Shirley Jones is a household name.
Despite many ups and downs in her life with her two marriages – her life
has been a dream. Come hear this remarkable Hollywood legend – a story
with a happy ending. |