Love, Janis (musical)
| Love, Janis | |
|---|---|
| Music | Janis Joplin |
| Lyrics | Janis Joplin |
| Book | Randal Myler |
| Basis | The life of Janis Joplin |
| Productions | 1994 Denver Center Cleveland Playhouse Actors Theatre of Louisville Chicago's Royal George Theatre Cincinnati Playhouse 1997 Zach Scott Theatre 2000 Bay Street Theatre 2001 Off-Broadway 2001 San Diego Repertory Theatre 2006 San Francisco Marines Memorial Theatre 2007 Kansas City Repertory Theatre 2008 Alley Theatre, Houston |
Love, Janis is a musical stage show about the life and music of rock and roll singer Janis Joplin. It was conceived, adapted and directed by Randal Myler (Hank Williams: Lost Highway, It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues). It debuted Off-Broadway in 2001 at the Village Theater (formerly the famed Village Gate) with musical direction by former Big Brother And The Holding Company band member Sam Andrew. The show had a long and healthy run, garnering over 700 performances.