A Night With Janis Joplin Joins Broadway Licensing Catalogue | Playbill

Industry News A Night With Janis Joplin Joins Broadway Licensing Catalogue

The jukebox biomusical is currently making its U.K. debut at the Peacock Theatre in London's West End after a 2013 Broadway run.

Mary Bridget Davies in A Night With Janis Joplin Danny Kaan

Randy Johnson's jukebox biomusical A Night With Janis Joplin has joined the catalogue of Broadway Licensing. The musical, which played a Broadway run in 2013, is currently making its U.K. debut at the Peacock Theatre in London's West End with Mary Bridget Davies reprising her Broadway performance as rock icon Joplin alongside Sharon Sexton.

The work—which celebrates the life and music of Joplin along with her inspirations Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone, and Bessie Smith—is written by Johnson. The score includes a number of Joplin's most loved songs, including "Me and Bobby McGee," "Piece of My Heart," "Mercedes Benz," "Cry Baby," and "Summertime."

“In a real-life setting, being able to see Janis relate to an audience in a theatre is a wonderful experience for me," says Michael Joplin (Janis' brother) in a statement. "I know that Janis loved and craved having an audience. Having this unique and real experience, visiting with my sister again, makes me want to dance every night.”

"To be around Janis is to be excited and enthusiastic," adds sister Laura Joplin. "She was a woman that affected a generation. I am thrilled more people will experience her power through A Night With Janis Joplin, energizing her audiences."

The show joins a catalogue that also includes such titles as Ride the CycloneDiary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Cher Show. Broadway Licensing is an imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, which also controls Playscripts and Dramatists Play Service.

“Janis Joplin was a force of nature, and A Night With Janis Joplin captures the raw energy and emotion that made her a legend,” says BLG Chief Executive Officer Ted Chapin. “We are honored to represent this extraordinary musical, which not only celebrates Janis’ music, but also her enduring influence on generations of artists and fans alike.”

Visit BroadwayLicensing.com for more.

 
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