Lynelle Johnson
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Lynelle Johnson is an American singer, dancer, and stage actress.[1][2] In 2004, and again in 2005, she became Miss USO and joined the Metropolitan New York USO Troupe of performers.[3][1]
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[edit] Stage actress
As of 2006, Johnson had been with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players as ensemble cast member for four years.[4] Her stage credits include:
- The Pirates of Penzance, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players [1][5][6][4]
- The Mikado New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players[1][5][4][6]
- H.M.S. Pinafore, New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players[5][6]
- The Buddy Holly Story as Peggy Sue, with the Helen Hayes Theatre and Ogunquit Playhouse[5][6]
- The Music Man playing Marian Paroo[5][6]
- The Sound of Music playing Maria[5][6]
- Così fan tutte playing Despina[5][6]
- Lily's Crossing as Lily Monahan, with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre.[7]
[edit] USO
As Miss USO, her role is to boost the morale of U.S. soldiers, through performances, and personal visits (such as to hospitals).[4] She performs as part of a small group, the USO Troupe of Metropolitan New York. She is one of many performers provided by the United Service Organizations.[1] Songs she performed with the troup include those originally done by The Andrews Sisters in World War II.[8][9]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b c d e Feuer, Alan, "Still Smiling for the Troops, However Grim Their Mission", The New York Times, August 28, 2005.
- ^ Pat Buchanan interviews Lynelle Johnson. "'Scarborough Country' for Nov. 26", MSNBC, 2004-11-26. Retrieved on 2006-07-13.
- ^ "USO Troupe performs at Fort Drum", Fort Drum Blizzard Online (U.S. Army); September 16, 2004.
- ^ a b c d New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players - Cast bios; URL last accessed 2007-07-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lynelle Johnson with the USO Show Troupe of Metropolitan New York; URL last accessed 2007-07-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lynelle Johnson. United We Sing. Retrieved on 2006-07-14.
- ^ Lynelle Johnson in ArtsPower National Touring Theatre's Lily's Crossing. Site also includes playbill front and back, both of which feature Lynelle Johnson's picture. URLs last accessed 2007-07-13.
- ^ Lebovic, Abe. "To the Troops, With Love – Electronically Speaking", The Columbia Journalist, The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, 2006-02-06. Retrieved on 2006-07-13.
- ^ Majerus, Jackie. "USO Troupe brings back old memories", The Herald (New Britain, Connecticut), Journal Register, 2005-02-27. Retrieved on 2007-07-13. (same story was printed in the Bristol Press, titled "USO wows Home Show crowd")
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