Tag: theater
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Grandma’s clippings re: singing with comedian Gene Sheldon
My maternal grandmother, née Linda Preston, traveled as a singer with comedian Gene Sheldon in 1941– a tour that was cut short by an automobile collision. View individual photos for longer descriptions.
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Photos by J. M. Shafer, Altoona Mirror staff photographer, 1940
These nine photos were among my grandmother’s photos of her time as a trouper with Egyptian Follies. I searched the Internet for information about J. M. Shafer and found mention of his time as a staff photographer with the Altoona Mirror in an obituary.
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When Grandma was a trouper with Egyptian Follies
My maternal grandmother was Linda Preston, a singer who toured the Orpheum circuit with comedian Gene Sheldon. She was also a trouper with Egyptian Follies, a vaudeville variety show in 1940.
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Singing “Some Other Time” in memory of Mom
My mom, Jonni Greene, died two weeks ago. She was a singer, and singing was something we shared with love. This song came into my head yesterday, and it’s no wonder. The sad thing is, there is no other time after a person is gone. Still, we did spend quality time together before she died,…
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I welcome you to June by singing “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over!”
One of my favorite songs for one of my favorite months: “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” from the Broadway musical Carousel– music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Have a great June!
Daniel Greene 