Betsy Joslyn

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Betsy Joslyn
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Born (1954-04-19) April 19, 1954 (age 68)
Staten Island, New York
Occupation(s) 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 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]

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Broadway credits

Off Broadway credits

Major touring credits

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  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
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  10. ↑ Simon, John. Review:'Cabaret Verboten' " New York Magazine, November 11, 1991, p. 120
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  12. ↑ Arnold, Christine. "In 'Camelot,' Richard Harris Plays Himself", The Miami Herald, January 19, 1984, p.6 (Amusements)
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