Performances begin on 21 August at the Peacock Theatre.
Last night, Tony award nominated Mary Bridget Davies, who is starring as Janis Joplin in the upcoming musical A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, performed at the launch event for the
show. In attendance were Janis Joplin’s younger brother Michael Joplin, as well as stars
Mica Paris and Gerard McCarthy.
Check out photos below!
The cast includes Mary Bridget Davies and Sharon Sexton in the title role of Janis Joplin, alongside Kalisha Amaris, Georgia Bradshaw, Choolwe Laina Muntanga and Danielle Steers as The Joplinaires.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Her unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made Joplin a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Audiences will enjoy Joplin’s favourites, including ‘Piece of My Heart,’ ‘Cry Baby’, ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and many others.
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN has a book and direction by Randy Johnson, choreography by Patricia Wilcox. Allison Coyne will be the Associate Director, with musical supervision and musical direction by Iestyn Griffiths. Casting is by Anne Vosser.
The musical is produced by Michael Cohl, Tony Smith and the estate of Janis Joplin and Jeffrey Jampol for Jam, Inc, with UK General Management by MPSI Ltd.
Photo Credit: Piers Allardyce
Tony Smith, Mary Bridget Davies & Michael Joplin
Tony Smith, Mary Bridget Davies & Michael Joplin
Monet Edgson (daughter) & Mica Paris
Michael Joplin & Claire Sturgess
Mica Paris Mary Bridget Davies
Mary Bridget Davies & Tony Smith
Mary Bridget Davies & Michael Joplin
Molly Scott, Kalisha Amaris, Mary Bridget Davies, Rhianna Drummond, Choolwe Laina Muntanga & Danielle Steers