Joy Abbott, one of Hawaii’s distinguished singers, is a longtime patron of the arts. She was born and raised in Hawaii, graduated from Punahou School and is a part-time Honolulu resident today. Before she became Mrs. George Abbott in 1983 she enjoyed success as a business woman, performer and coordinator-director of fashion productions.

Accompanied by Betty Loo Taylor, she recently recorded “For All We Know,” a CD of pop standards and show tunes that showcases her versatility. In recent years she has written and directed several celebrity AIDS benefits and other theater benefit galas. She is a patron of the American Theater Wing and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, who sponsor the annual “Mr. Abbott Award.” She was chairman of the Theater Hall of Fame for eight years.

In Florida she directed for SUMMER SHORTS. MR. ABBOTT, A BROADWAY LEGACY, which she co-created for Florida Stage, was nominated for a Carbonell award.

With theater critic Christine Dolen, Joy Abbott is co-authoring a biography of George Abbott, a sequel to his 1963 autobiography.