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Elizabeth Anne "Betsy" Joslyn (born April 19, 1954) is a former 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.
Biography Born on April 19, 1954 in Staten Island, New York,Benjamin, Ruth; Rosenblatt, Arthur (2006). Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996 Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 401. . "4887. Betsy Joslyn (Apr. 19, 1954— ) B: Staten Island, NY." Joslyn is one of two children born to Marielouise (née Sidham) and Frederic Marshall Joslyn.She attended St. Joseph Hill Elementary School, St. Joseph Hill Academy, and Wagner College, where she studied with Lowell Matson, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 1975.
In 1998, Joslyn planned to marry conductor Mark Mitchell.Viagas, Robert. "Cupid Is Busy Backstage on Broadway" (intent to marry) playbill.com, April 1, 1998
Broadway credits 1979–82: Sweeney Todd – Ensemble & Understudy Johanna, later Johanna (1979, Broadway); Johanna (1980–81, National Tour; September 12, 1982, television production) 1982: A Doll's Life – NoraSuskin, 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.), , p. 344 1984-85: Sunday in the Park with George – Standby for Dot/Marie, later Celeste #2/Waitress, then Dot/Marie 1988: Into the Woods – Understudy for the Witch & Cinderella, later The Witch (from July 5 to December)Guernsey, Otis L. "Listing, 'Into the Woods'" The Best Plays of 1988-1989, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, , p. 462 1989: A Few Good Men – Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway 1993: The Goodbye Girl – Paula 1998: High Society – Patsy 2000: Les Misérables – Madame Thénardier (starting July 24)
Off Broadway credits 1975: The Fantasticks – Luisa(no author). "Betsy Joslyn Biography (1954-)" filmreference.com, accessed January 8, 2011 1990: Light Up the Sky – Frances Black (Roundabout Theatre)Gussow, Mel. "Review Theater. Moss Hart's Valentine To the Craft He Adored" The New York Times, August 22, 1990 (no page number) 1991: Colette Collage – ColetteGuernsey, Otis L. "Listing, 'Colette Collage', 1991" Theater Yearbook 1990-1991:The Complete Broadway and Off-Broadway, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, , p. 388 1991: Cabaret Verboten – Revue (CSC Repertory Theatre)Simon, John. "Review:'Cabaret Verboten'" New York Magazine, November 11, 1991, p. 120
Major touring credits 1980–81: Sweeney Todd – Johanna (National Tour)Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by)."1980 National Touring Production" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011 1984: Camelot – GuenevereArnold, Christine. "In 'Camelot,' Richard Harris Plays Himself", The Miami Herald, January 19, 1984, p.6 (Amusements) 1989: Into the Woods – Witch (May, National Tour)Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by)."1988 National Touring Company" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011 1992: City of Angels – Oolie/DonnaRose, Lloyd. "Witty 'City Of Angels', At National Theatre, An Offbeat Musical", The Washington Post, June 12, 1992, p. C1 1996–97: Beauty and the Beast – Mrs. PottsChurnin, Nancy."Theater Review Be Their Guests--'Beauty and Beast' Know How to Treat 'Em" Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1997
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Biography and career at filmreference