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A Night With Janis Joplin at New Vic Theatre
Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/26/2026
📍 Theatre: New Vic Theatre
Ensemble Theatre Company
33 W. Victoria Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-965-5400
Tickets: Ticket prices range from $40 - $119. All Patrons 35 and under are always $35. Student tickets are $25
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Step into the vibrant, soul-stirring world of rock legend Janis Joplin. This music-driven theatrical event creates an immersive experience, allowing audiences to feel the “ferocity that seems to tear at her own throat” (LA Times) that defined Joplin’s sound. Mary Bridget Davies, reprising her critically acclaimed role, brings to life not just the chart-topping hits like “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” but also the crucial voices of blues and soul - Odetta, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, and more - who shaped Joplin’s artistry. It’s a “thrilling and heartbreaking” (Huffington Post) journey into the pain and passion behind the music, a true “revelation” of a voice that transcended time.
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Photos: Mary Bridget Davies and More in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at ETC
April 02, 2026 Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara is continuing its 47th season A Night With Janis Joplin, created and written by Randy Johnson, and starring Tony nominee Mary Bridget Davies in her portrayal of Janis Joplin. Get a first look at production photos!About the Theatre
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The New Vic is at 33 W. Victoria Street , Santa Barbara, CA.
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The Shark Is Broken (02/04/26-02/22/26)
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Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (07/11/24-07/14/24)
Alice, Formerly of Wonderland (05/30/24-06/16/24)
What shows are coming up next at The New Vic?
Every Brilliant Thing (6/3/26-6/21/26)
Where is New Vic Theatre located?
New Vic Theatre is at 33 W. Victoria Street , Santa Barbara, CA.
What shows have played recently at New Vic Theatre?
Every Brilliant Thing (06/03/26-06/21/26)
The Piano & Me (04/30/26-05/10/26)
The Shark Is Broken (02/04/26-02/22/26)
Million Dollar Quartet (12/04/24-12/22/24)
Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors (10/11/24-10/27/24)
What the Constitution Means to Me (08/15/24-08/18/24)
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (07/11/24-07/14/24)
Alice, Formerly of Wonderland (05/30/24-06/16/24)
The Piano & Me (04/30/26-05/10/26)
The Shark Is Broken (02/04/26-02/22/26)
Million Dollar Quartet (12/04/24-12/22/24)
Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors (10/11/24-10/27/24)
What the Constitution Means to Me (08/15/24-08/18/24)
Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground (07/11/24-07/14/24)
Alice, Formerly of Wonderland (05/30/24-06/16/24)
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