Betsy Joslyn

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 1979 production of Sweeney Todd. She appeared in the ensemble of the original Broadway production and eventually took over the ingenue role of Johanna after Sarah Rice. She is married to conductor Mark Mitchell.^[1]

Betsy Joslyn
Born	(1954-04-19) April 19, 1954 (age 70) Staten Island, New York
Occupation(s)	Stage, film, television actress

Broadway credits

• 1979–82: Sweeney Todd – Ensemble & Understudy Johanna, later Johanna (1979, Broadway); Johanna (1980–81, National Tour; September 12, 1982, television production)^[2]
• 1982: A Doll's Life – Nora^[3]
• 1984-85: Sunday in the Park with George – Standby for Dot/Marie, later Celeste #2/Waitress, then Dot/Marie^[4]
• 1988: Into the Woods – Understudy for the Witch & Cinderella, later The Witch (from July 5 to December)^[5]
• 1989: A Few Good Men – Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway^[4]
• 1993: The Goodbye Girl – Paula^[4]
• 1998: High Society – Patsy^[4]
• 2000: Les Misérables – Madame Thénardier (starting July 24)^[6]

Off Broadway credits

• 1975: The Fantasticks – Luisa^[7]
• 1990: Light Up the Sky – Frances Black (Roundabout Theatre)^[8]
• 1991: Colette Collage – Colette^[9]
• 1991: Cabaret Verboten – Revue (CSC Repertory Theatre)^[10]

Major touring credits

• 1980–81: Sweeney Todd – Johanna (National Tour)^[11]
• 1984: Camelot – Guenevere^[12]
• 1989: Into the Woods – Witch (May, National Tour)^[13]
• 1992: City of Angels – Oolie/Donna^[14]
• 1996–97: Beauty and the Beast – Mrs. Potts^[15]

References

1. Viagas, Robert. "Cupid Is Busy Backstage on Broadway" (intent to marry) Archived October 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine playbill.com, April 1, 1998
2. "Sweeney Todd". sondheim.com. Retrieved January 8, 2011.
3. 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
4. "Betsy Joslyn". Playbill. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
5. Guernsey, Otis L. "Listing, 'Into the Woods'" The Best Plays of 1988-1989, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, ISBN 1-55783-056-8, p. 462
6. Jones, Kenneth (July 24, 2000). "Madame of the House: Betsy Joslyn Is New to Broadway's Les Miz July 24". Paybill. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
7. (no author). "Betsy Joslyn Biography (1954-)" filmreference.com, accessed January 8, 2011
8. Gussow, Mel. "Review Theater. Moss Hart's Valentine To the Craft He Adored" The New York Times, August 22, 1990 (no page number)
9. 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
10. Simon, John. Review:'Cabaret Verboten' " New York Magazine, November 11, 1991, p. 120
11. Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by)."1980 National Touring Production" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011
12. Arnold, Christine. "In 'Camelot,' Richard Harris Plays Himself", The Miami Herald, January 19, 1984, p.6 (Amusements)
13. Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by)."1988 National Touring Company" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011
14. Rose, Lloyd. "Witty 'City Of Angels', At National Theatre, An Offbeat Musical", The Washington Post, June 12, 1992, p. C1
15. Churnin, Nancy."Theater Review Be Their Guests--'Beauty and Beast' Know How to Treat 'Em" Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1997

External links

• Betsy Joslyn at IMDb
• Betsy Joslyn at the Internet Broadway Database
• Biography and career at filmreference