A Night with Janis Joplin
“A night with a legend”
Synopsis
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. From Broadway to your screen, now you’re invited to share an evening with the woman and her influences in the musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” a remarkable cast and breakout performances, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends.
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A Night with Janis Joplin - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Horn
- Screenplay & Story
- Randy Johnson
- Original Title
- A Night with Janis Joplin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- BroadwayHD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Horn
Randy Johnson
Stewart F. Lane, David Horn, Bonnie Comley
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David Horn
Director
Stewart F. Lane
Producer
David Horn
Producer
Randy Johnson
Writer
Bonnie Comley
Producer
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What is A Night with Janis Joplin about?
Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. From Broadway to your screen, now you’re invited to share an evening with the woman and her influences in the musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” “Cry Baby” and “Summertime,” a remarkable cast and breakout performances, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends.
Who directed A Night with Janis Joplin?
A Night with Janis Joplin was directed by David Horn.
Who stars in A Night with Janis Joplin?
The principal cast of A Night with Janis Joplin includes Aurianna Angelique, Ashley Támar Davis, Mary Bridget Davies, Tawny Dolley, Jennifer Leigh Warren.
When was A Night with Janis Joplin released and how long is it?
A Night with Janis Joplin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.