ON SALE
A Night with Janis Joplin
Written and Created by Randy Johnson
SEPTEMBER 11 TO OCTOBER 3, 2026
Direction by Megan Callahan
Music Direction by Karen Saxon
TICKETS
Thu, Fri
7:30PM
Sat
Run time
105 min, one interval
From
2:30PM & 7:30PM
$30
A Night with Janis Joplin is a rock musical as distinct and unforgettable as the icons at its heart. This electrifying concert stars Samantha Hoy (Janis), Anika Pace (Bessie Smith & Others), Ember Tate-Steele (Blues Singer & Others), Danielle Green (Nina Simone, Odetta, & Others), Dasia Cervi (Etta James, Aretha Franklin, & Others), and Casey Moyer (Janis Alternate). September 11 - October 3.
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THE CAST
Samantha Hoy as Janis Joplin
Casey Moyer as Janis Joplin (Alternate)
Anika Pace as Bessie Smith & Others
Ember Tate-Steele as Blues Singer & Others
Danielle Green as Nina Simone, Odetta, & Others
Dasia Cervi as Etta James, Aretha Franklin, & OthersTHE BAND
Karen Saxon - Keyboard / Conductor
Anthony Cummings - Bass
Dan Ross - Guitar 1
Matthew Crane - Guitar 2
Preston Brown - Drums
Craig Incontro - Saxophone
Mark Filsinger - Trumpet
Rick Fleming - Trombone -
Director - Megan Callahan
Music Director - Karen Saxon
Intimacy Director - Lindsay Brandon Hunter
Set Designer - Marc Quattlebaum
Lighting Designer - Brian Cavanagh
Props Designer - Zoë Dillinger
Costume Designer - Vivian Del Bello
Hair / Wig Designer - Amanda Steitz
Technical Director - Kodi James
Paint Charge / Scenic Artist - Shannon Halloran
Sound Designer / Engineer - Geoff Tocin
Production Stage Manager - Derek Moran
Assistant Stage Manager / Wardrobe - Andy Routhier
Build Crew - Harris Skinner
Production Photographer - Olivia D'Amato
Season Artwork - Akasya Crosier -
FINAL DRESS PREVIEW
Thursday, September 10 · 7:30 PM
Our final dress rehearsal preview is donation-based and general admission. Cash donations accepted at the door.OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Friday, September 11 · 6:00 PM
Join us in the Kavinoky Lounge for a pre-show reception celebrating opening night. Included with the purchase of an opening night ticket.COCKTAIL HOUR
Thursday, September 17 · 6:00 PM
Join us in the Kav Lounge for a relaxed pre-show hang with drink specials, light bites, and show-inspired photo ops. Free with your ticket — just come early and grab a seat while they last.POST-SHOW DISCUSSIONS
Thursday, September 24 & Thursday, October 1 · immediately after the performance
Stick around on select nights for a candid conversation with the cast, crew, and creative team. Ask questions, share reflections, and connect with the art and the artists on a deeper level. Free and open to all ticket holders.PICK-YOUR-PRICE THURSDAYS
Every Thursday | September 17 · September 24 · October 1
Every Thursday is a PYP (Pick-Your-Price) performance. Choose the price that best fits your budget from a predetermined range, with no seating restrictions. Available online and through the box office. Simply select any Thursday performance and choose the price that’s right for you.
MEET THE CAST
Dasia Cervi | ETTA JAMES, ARETHA FRANKLIN, AND OTHERS
Danielle N. Green | NINA SIMONE, ODETTA, AND OTHERS
Samantha Hoy | JANIS JOPLIN
Casey Moyer | JANIS JOPLIN (ALTERNATE)
Anika Pace | BESSIE SMITH AND OTHERS
Ember Tate-Steele | BLUES SINGER AND OTHERS
SEASON PASS
Four Tickets. All the Flexibility.
Any Shows. Any Seats.
Need 4+ tickets to Janis? Buy a Season Pass!
From $170. No fees to change your dates or seats.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201
Enter on Prospect Ave. Free parking on Prospect, Porter, and Connecticut Avenues.
Free accessible parking in Lot A, on Fargo Ave. circle.