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November 12, 2008 - Asheville, NC - You might remember her in the role of Julie Jordan, from the quintessential American musical film, ÒCarousel,Ó but Shirley Jones, 74, is still in fine voice, over 50 years later.
Asheville resident and director/choreographer Stephan deGhelder recently returned from Oklahoma City where he staged Rodgers and HammersteinÕs classic musical ÒCarouselÓ in concert, starring Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy.
ÒIn my career, IÕve worked with lots of stars, but Shirley Jones is every bit the professional, hard-working, generous, talented artist you would expect her to be,Ó deGhelder said.
The concert, produced by the Broadway Tonight series, featured the University of Central Oklahoma fifty-four piece orchestra and a 75-voice choir in addition to other principals and guest stars, including former Miss America 2007 Lauren Nelson.
Veteran actress Shirley Jones starred in the film of ÒCarouselÓ in 1956 opposite her ÒOklahomaÓ co-star Gordon MacRae, but is probably best known for her TV series, ÒThe Partridge Family,Ó and as ÒMarion, the Librarian,Ó in ÒThe Music Man.Ó Ms. Jones also won an Academy Award for her performance in the film, ÒElmer Gantry.Ó Patrick Cassidy recently starred on Broadway in Stephen SondheimÕs ÒAssassinsÓ and is the son of Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy, and brother of Shaun Cassidy.
In the role of Nettie Fowler, Ms. Jones performed ÒJune is BustinÕ Out all overÓ and the timeless classic ÒYouÕll Never Walk Alone,Ó which deGhelder said, ÒMs. Jones sung beautifully, every performance. It was a stunning, moving moment in the show.Ó
About Stephan deGhelder
Stephan deGhelder, has had a long career in theatre as an award-winning actor, director/choreographer and most recently a writer, nominated for \"Best New Musical,\" along with his collaborator Brad Simmons for their work, \"A Kiss From Alexander,\" currently optioned for an Off-Broadway production.
November 12, 2008 - Asheville, NC - You might remember her in the role of Julie Jordan, from the quintessential American musical film, ÒCarousel,Ó but Shirley Jones, 74, is still in fine voice, over 50 years later.