TV: 'Love, Janis' Plays Limited Run at the Wilshire

The Off-Broadway hit musical Love, Janis makes its way to Los Angeles for a limited engagement at the Wilshire Theatre running from May 29th through June 1st under the direction of Randal Myler.

Love, Janis tells the story of the legendary rock-n-roll star Janis Joplin, and is "inspired by the best-selling book of the same name by Laura Joplin" according to press notes. It "paints a stunning portrait of the legendary blues rocker - both of the singular performer who defied traditional musical definitions, and the sensitive, intelligent person remembered by family and friends - from her meteoric rise to fame in the '60s to her tragic death in 1970. Janis' journey is told in her own words, the entire spoken text comes directly from Janis' actual letters and her many print, radio and television interviews."

Backed by a live band and musical director Sam Andrew (founding member of Big Brother and the Holding Company), the show includes such Joplin hits as "Piece of My Heart," "Get It While You Can," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Ball and Chain" and "Mercedes Benz."

Mary Bridget Davies and Andra Mitrovich take on the singing Joplin during alternating performances while Marisa Ryan plays the private Janis each night.

BroadwayWorld's James Sims sat down with Davies in the lobby of the Wilshire Theatre in Los Angeles to find out the truth behind Love, Janis, learning about her passion for the role and the vibe she brings to the stage each night.

Love, Janis plays at the Wilshire Theatre, located at 8440 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles through June 1st. Tickets can be purchased by calling 323-655-0111 or through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.lovejanisthemusical.com. And for more from James Sims visit www.simsscoop.com.