Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. This multi award-winning show celebrates her and her biggest musical influences.

The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made Janis a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock, fueled by such unforgettable songs as Me and Bobby McGee, Piece of My Heart, Mercedes Benz, Cry Baby and Summertime. Captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre, written and directed by Randy Johnson and featuring a remarkable cast and breakout performances, this extraordinary musical journey reveals how icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith inspired her to become one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends.