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.

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

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