Dorothy has stayed actively involved in the Miss America program since her
year of service. She is a celebrated soprano, whose voice has blessed many
preliminary shows as well as several telecasts with her beautiful grace and
strong music abilities. Dorothy made her Broadway solo singing debut in 1989
in "Jerome Robbins' Broadway". Dorothy is a mother of six who has toured
with live orchestras using her beautiful soprano voice to enthrall audiences
everywhere. She has appeared numerous times as a musical guest on the
national television broadcast "The Hour of Power." Dorothy has now released
3 CD recordings, including her most recent entitled, "from the heart," a
collection of her favorite Broadway love songs. Dorothy and her husband,
Paul Shoemaker, own and operate Dorothy Benham Bridal & Special Occasion, a
bridal and women's formal attire boutique in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You
can check out her personal website at http://www.dorothybenham.com and the bridal
salon at http://www.dorothybenhambridal.com.
