ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Opens Tonight at Pasadena Playhouse; Extends thru 4/21

The Pasadena Playhouse, in association with Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of One Night Productions, LLC, and in further association with the Estate of Janis Joplin and Jeff Jampol of JAM, Inc., presents tonight's opening night performance of ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin, March 17, 2013. ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin arrives in Pasadena after having left audiences clamoring for tickets in Portland, Cleveland and Washington D.C. Performances have been extended through April 21, 2013.

"When I first began to hear about this production from its sold-out Cleveland Play House and Arena Stage runs I knew that this was a show we had to have here at our theatre," said Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps. "We have had the honor to stage the music of many renowned musical artists such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington. In the spirit of our commitment to diverse programming it made complete sense to now honor a rock 'n' roll icon and celebrate the impact her art and spirit has on generations both past, present and future."

"Just as our colleagues in Portland, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. experienced during their sold-out runs, The Playhouse has had to add these additional performances due the enormous appeal and impact of Janis' music and spirit," said Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director of The Pasadena Playhouse. "We are thrilled that this will allow us to share this wonderful production for a few more precious performances before it continues to tour across the US."

ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin, created, written and directed by Randy Johnson and starring Mary Bridget Davies, who gives an acclaimed performance as Janis Joplin, is a full-on concert experience and musical journey into the life and inspirations of one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends. With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene by storm. Simultaneously rough and vulnerable, Joplin was dubbed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, proving music wasn't just a man's world anymore.

ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin also shines a spotlight on the great African-American blues artists who influenced Janis' musical style and career, including Bessie Smith, Etta James and Aretha Franklin. This new musical event includes a live onstage band and features Joplin hits and classic songs such as "Piece of My Heart," "Mercedes Benz," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Ball and Chain" and "Summertime" - creating a compelling portrait of an artist through the words and music of one of America's greatest Rock 'n' Roll icons.

The cast of ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin features:

• Mary Bridget Davies as "Janis Joplin"
• Sabrina Elayne Carten as "Blues Singer"
• Tricia Kelly as "Joplinaire" / "Janis Joplin" Alternate (Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.; Sundays at 7:00 p.m. except April 7)
• Shay Saint-Victor as "Joplinaire" / "Blues Singer" Understudy
• Kimberly Yarbrough as "Joplinaire" / "Blues Singer" Alternate (Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m.)

ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin was produced this past summer by One Night Productions in partnership with the Cleveland Play House and the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. (September 28 - November 4, 2012), following a previous opening at Portland Center Stage in 2011. This hit musical has garnered multiple nominations for the 2012 BroadwayWorld.com Awards and recently won the 2012 Cleveland Critics Circle Awards for Best Regional Touring Production and Best Actress in a Musical (Mary Bridget Davies).

ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin will play through April 21, 2013. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, Calif. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Single show ticket prices for ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin range from $69.00 - $107.00, with Premium Seating available for $105.00 - $145.00. Service and theatre restoration fees apply to all purchases. Tickets are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office at 626-356-7529. On non-performance dates, the Box Office is open Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. On performance dates, the Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available 24 hours a day at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org. Group Sales (tickets for 8 or more people) are available by calling 626-921-1161.

For additional information on The Pasadena Playhouse, visit www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org. For additional information on the production, visit www.OneNightWithJanisJoplin.com, www.facebook.com/janisjoplin, www.twitter.com/janisjoplin or www.wemanagelegends.com.

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