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.
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Biography
Born on April 19, 1954 in Staten Island, New York, 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.
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 – Nora
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)
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
1990: Light Up the Sky – Frances Black (Roundabout Theatre)
1991: Colette Collage – Colette
1991: Cabaret Verboten – Revue (CSC Repertory Theatre)
Major touring credits
1980–81: Sweeney Todd – Johanna (National Tour)
1984: Camelot – Guenevere
1989: Into the Woods – Witch (May, National Tour)
1992: City of Angels – Oolie/Donna
1996–97: Beauty and the Beast – Mrs. Potts