This show is not simply a Janis musical revue with a live band (who, by the way, have chops to spare). Davies commands the stage with her powerhouse pipes and also charms during the contemplative monologues between numbers that flesh out parts of Joplin's remarkable life story. The show landed her a Tony nomination for Best Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role In A Musical, and upon watching this two-hour concert style event, it is easy to see why. Originally staged on the Great White Way from October 2013 to February 2014, "A Night With Janis Joplin" has toured the country regularly since with Davies still in the lead role. 11. CineLife Entertainment is releasing the film with BroadwayHD (showing and ticket info available here) of a performance that was recorded at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in California in September 2018. Now Davie's exuberant performance in "A Night With Janis Joplin" has been captured for posterity and is being screened in theaters across the country between Nov. She even has the blessing and approval of the iconic rocker's siblings Laura and Michael Joplin. ![]() What began as a regional theater gig in 2006 led the lifelong vocalist to touring with Joplin's original band, Big Brother and the Holding Company and then starring in the Broadway musical, "A Night With Janis Joplin," that extended into national touring. Mary Bridget Davies has been living the musical life of Janis Joplin, singing her songs and bringing her music to her original fans as well as younger generations.
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