A Night with Janis Joplin

A Night with Janis Joplin

Created, written and directed by Randy Johnson
Based on the life of Janis Joplin

A Night with Janis Joplin

A Night with Janis Joplin

Created, written and directed by Randy Johnson
Based on the life of Janis Joplin

Overview

The voice, the music, the legend: Spend A Night with Janis Joplin as she shares her inspirations, her story and the gift that was her talent. From her humble beginnings in Port Arthur, Texas to worldwide stardom, we hear from Janis herself as she reminisces on how music became the love of her life... A love instilled by her mother and nurtured by the greats including Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith and Nina Simone. Told through a series of songs by the Chantels and Joplinaires, duets with those masters of the blues, and Janis’s biggest hits “Piece of My Heart,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and so many more, A Night with Janis Joplin will have you rocking out and leaving the theatre with your heart full.

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol
  • Caution Drugs Drugs
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Biography
  • Time Period: 1960s
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), All Women, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson is a Broadway Director and published playwright. He made his Broadway debut as a playwright – director with Tony Award nominated musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at the Lyceum Theatre. He is a graduate of the USC School of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. He has ...
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