A Night with Janis Joplin unleashes one of the world’s most fiery voices in a high-voltage celebration. Joined by the unmistakable artists who inspired her – icons like Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James – Janis ignites the stage with explosive energy. Featuring hits like “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” this Tony-nominated experience celebrates the original wild child that shaped a generation.
Authors
- Alvertis Isbell
- Aretha Franklin
- Bert Berns
- Bob Dylan
- Chip Taylor
- Clarence George Carter
- Curtis Reginald Lewis
- Dan Penn
- DuBose Heyward
- Eddie Floyd
- Fred Foster
- Gabriel Mekler
- George David Weiss
- George Gershwin
- Ira Gershwin
- James Cox
- Janis Joplin
- Jenny Dean
- Jerry Ragovoy
- Kris Kristofferson
- Lorenz Hart
- Marcus Lewis Daniel
- Michael McClure
- Mort Shuman
- Randy Johnson
- Richard Barrett
- Richard Rodgers
- Robert Neuwirth
- Sam Andrew
- Spooner Oldham
- Stephen Lee Cropper
- Wilbur Terrell
- Willie Mae Thornton
Ages: Adult Language and Themes
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