Betsy Joslyn (born April 19, 1954 in Staten Island, New York) is a Broadway theatre Musical theater and actress and soprano. Joslyn is best known for her Broadway work, including the original 1979 production of . 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.[Viagas, Robert. "Cupid Is Busy Backstage on Broadway" (intent to marry) playbill.com, April 1, 1998]
Broadway credits
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1979–82: – Ensemble & Understudy Johanna, later Johanna (1979, Broadway); Johanna (1980–81, National Tour; September 12, 1982, television production)
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1982: A Doll's Life – Nora
[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.), , p. 344]
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1984-85: Sunday in the Park with George – Standby for Dot/Marie, later Celeste #2/Waitress, then Dot/Marie
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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]
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1989: A Few Good Men – Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway
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1993: The Goodbye Girl – Paula
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1998: High Society – Patsy
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2000: Les Misérables – Madame Thénardier (starting July 24)
Off Broadway credits
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1975: The Fantasticks – Luisa
[(no author). "Betsy Joslyn Biography (1954-)" filmreference.com, accessed January 8, 2011]
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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)]
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1991: Colette Collage – Colette
[Guernsey, Otis L. "Listing, 'Colette Collage', 1991" Theater Yearbook 1990-1991:The Complete Broadway and Off-Broadway, Hal Leonard Corporation, 2000, , p. 388]
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1991: Cabaret Verboten – Revue (CSC Repertory Theatre)
[Simon, John. "Review:'Cabaret Verboten'" New York Magazine, November 11, 1991, p. 120]
Major touring credits
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1980–81: Sweeney Todd – Johanna (National Tour)
[Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by). "1980 National Touring Production" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011]
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1984: Camelot – Guenevere
[Arnold, Christine. "In 'Camelot,' Richard Harris Plays Himself", The Miami Herald, January 19, 1984, p.6 (Amusements)]
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1989: Into the Woods – Witch (May, National Tour)
[Hutchins, Michael H. (compiled by). "1988 National Touring Company" Sondheimguide.com, accessed August 18, 2011]
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1992: City of Angels – Oolie/Donna
[Rose, Lloyd. "Witty 'City Of Angels', At National Theatre, An Offbeat Musical", The Washington Post, June 12, 1992, p. C1]
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1996–97: Beauty and the Beast – Mrs. Potts
[Churnin, Nancy. "Theater Review Be Their Guests--'Beauty and Beast' Know How to Treat 'Em" Los Angeles Times, June 23, 1997]
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