ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Extends thru Aug 25 at ZACH Theatre

Zach Theatre's production of the Broadway-bound ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin has now extended thru Sunday, August 25th. ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin is a full-on concert experience and musical journey into the life and inspirations of one of rock 'n' roll's greatest legends.

With a voice like whiskey and a laugh like pure joy, Janis Joplin took the music scene by storm. Simultaneously rough and vulnerable, Joplin was dubbed the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, proving music wasn't just a man's world anymore.

ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin explores the life and inspirations of Joplin in this musical journey packed with classic songs including "Piece of My Heart, "Summertime," and "Mercedes Benz." The show also shines the spotlight on the musical trailblazers who influenced Joplin, including Bessie Smith, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin.

Kacee Clanton, the Los Angeles-based rock and blues singer-songwriter who previously played Janis Joplin in Love, Janis and has toured as lead vocalist with Big Brother & The Holding Company, will star in ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin at ZACH.

"Kacee Clanton is one of the foremost interpreters of Janis Joplin's music in the world," says Dave Steakley, ZACH's producing artistic director. "When it comes to Janis, ZACH's audiences have seen the very best channelers of her musical force, and we are excited to introduce them to Kacee's powerhouse vocals as the spirit of Janis returns home to Austin. As the Blues Singer, Tiffany Mann is going to be a revelation. She is one of the only singers I've encountered with classical training and a sound as soulful as they come - perfect for a role that demands the vocalist take us from the opera house with Porgy & Bess, to the earthiness of Odetta, to the blues shout of Etta James, and whip up a gospel-infused rock revival courtesy of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. When Kacee and Tiffany combine forces, you will have some of the most thrilling singing ever to hit ZACH's stage."

The production will also feature Tiffany Mann as the Blues Singer, and Tricky Jones, Felicia Dinwiddie, and Cari Hutson as Joplinaires.

Presented by ZACH Theatre in partnership with One Night Productions, the Estate of Janis Joplin, and JAM, this new musical celebrates Joplin's genius for crafting a unique style of the musical forms she loved. Playwright-director Randy Johnson received unprecedented access to the Joplin family archives to create ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin, which enabled him to give audiences a profound immersion in this blues-belting innovator's musical brilliance.

Janis Joplin is famously connected to Austin, where she attended the University of Texas and was a fixture at Threadgill's in its early days as a venue for singer-songwriters. She eventually left Austin for San Francisco, and changed the history of rock and roll forever.

All performances run in ZACH's new Topfer Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd. (corner of Riverside Drive and South Lamar Blvd.). ONE NIGHT WITH Janis Joplin Previews July 10-17; Champagne Opening and Press Night is Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a post-show reception with the stars of show; LGBT Wilde Party with pre-show mixer is Thursday, July 11. Performances: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Performances continue through August 25, 2013.

Tickets range from $35-$65. To order tickets call 512-476-0541 ext. 1 or visit www.zachtheatre.org. Student Rush Tickets: $18 one hour before showtime (with valid ID). ZACH's new, full bar opens one hour before showtime and remains open for one hour post-show.

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ZACH Theatre is Austin's leading professional producing theatre, employing more than 600 actors, musicians, and designers annually. Founded in 1932, ZACH is the longest running theatre company in Texas, serving 95,000 adults and youth annually. ZACH creates its own nationally recognized plays and musicals that ignite the imagination, lift the spirit, and engage the community under the proven leadership of Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Elisbeth Challener. Now in its 80th year, ZACH continues to expand and engage with Austin, adding the new 420-seat, 32,000-square-foot Topfer Theatre to its performing arts campus, nearly doubling ZACH's capacity while retaining its hallmark intimate theatre-going experience. Visit www.zachtheatre.org for more information.

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