Betsy Joslyn
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| Born |
April 19, 1954 Staten Island, New York |
| Occupation | Stage, film, television actress |
Betsy Joslyn (born April 19, 1954 in Staten Island, New York) is a Broadway musical and dramatic actress and soprano. Joslyn is best known for her Broadway work, including the original production of Sweeney Todd. She appeared in the ensemble of the original Broadway production and eventually took over the ingenue role of Johanna from Sarah Rice. She is married to conductor Mark Mitchell.[1]
Broadway credits
- High Society (1998)
- The Goodbye Girl - (1993)
- A Few Good Men (1989)
- Into the Woods - The Witch (from July 5, 1988 to December 1988)[2]
- Les Misérables - Madame Thenardier(starting July 2000)[3]
- Sunday in the Park with George (1984)
- A Doll's Life (1982)[4]
- Sweeney Todd, Broadway, National Tour and television production (September 12, 1982) - Ensemble and Johanna (1979)[5]
Off Broadway credits
- The Fantasticks - Luisa (1975)[6]
- Light Up the Sky - Frances Black - Roundabout Theatre (1990)[7]
- Colette Collage (1991)[8]
- Cabaret Verboten - Revue, CSC Repertory Theatre (1991)[9]
Major touring credits
- Beauty and the Beast - Mrs. Potts (1996–1997)[10]
- City of Angels (1992)[11]
- Into the Woods (National Tour) - Witch (May 1989)[12]
- Camelot - Guenevere (1984)[13]
- Sweeney Todd (National Tour) - Johanna (1980–1981)[14]
References
- ↑ Viagas, Robert. "Cupid Is Busy Backstage on Broadway" (intent to marry) playbill.com, April 1, 1998
- ↑ Guernsey, Otis L. "Listing, 'Into the Woods'" The Best Plays of 1988-1989, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, ISBN 1-55783-056-8, p. 462
- ↑ Jones, Kenneth."Madame of the House: Betsy Joslyn Is New to Broadway's 'Les Miz' July 24" Playbill.com, July 24, 2000
- ↑ Suskin, Steven. "Listing, 'A Doll's Life'" Show Tunes: The Songs, Shows and Careers of Broadway's Major Composers, Oxford University Press US, 2010 (4 ed.), ISBN 0-19-531407-7, p. 344
- ↑ (no author)."'Sweeney Todd' production information" Sondheim.com, accessed January 8, 2011
- ↑ (no author). "Betsy Joslyn Biography (1954-)" filmreference.com, accessed January 8, 2011
- ↑ Gussow, Mel. "Review Theater. Moss Hart's Valentine To the Craft He Adored" The New York Times, August 22, 1990 (no page number)
- ↑ Guernsey, Otis L. "Listing, 'Colette Collage', 1991" Theater Yearbook 1990-1991:The Complete Broadway and Off-Broadway, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, ISBN 1-55783-107-6, p. 388
- ↑ Simon, John. Review:'Cabaret Verboten' " New York Magazine, November 11, 1991, p. 120
- ↑ Churnin, Nancy."Theater Review Be Their Guests--'Beauty and Beast' Know How to Treat 'Em" Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1997
- ↑ Rose, Lloyd. "Witty 'City Of Angels', At National Theatre, An Offbeat Musical", The Washington Post, June 12, 1992, p. C1
- ↑ Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by)."1988 National Touring Company" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011
- ↑ Arnold, Christine. "In 'Camelot,' Richard Harris Plays Himself", The Miami Herald, January 19, 1984, p.6 (Amusements)
- ↑ Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by)."1980 National Touring Production" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011
External links
- Betsy Joslyn at the Internet Movie Database
- Betsy Joslyn at the Internet Broadway Database
- Biography and career at filmreference
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