Friday, November 9, 2012

Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin in West Hollywood through Dec. 30

Room 105: The Highs and Lows of Janis Joplin – Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins channels Janis Joplin in this raucous new rock ‘n roll musical retrospective on Joplin’s turbulent life. Compared to Joplin ever since her own fast rise to stardom with the hit song “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,” Hawkins brings the iconic singer’s music to life, including “Down on Me,” “Piece of My Heart” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” The four-piece band is headed by two-time Grammy Award-winning music producer Josh Sklair on guitar. Sold out for its initial four-week run, Room 105 extends through December 30 at Macha Theatre in West Hollywood in advance of a 2013 tour.

WHO:
Written and directed by Gigi Gaston
Starring Sophie B. Hawkins as Janis Joplin
Also featuring Jeremy Lucas, Bonnie McMahon, Leslie Marreo, Lou Mulford, Rae Toledo and David Veach
Musicians: Josh Sklair (guitar), Ed Roth (keyboards), Daniel Pearson(bass) and Corey Coverstone (drums)

WHEN:
Extended through Dec. 30:

Fridays @ 8 pm
Saturdays @ 8 pm
Sundays @ 3pm

WHERE:
Macha Theatre
1107 N. Kings Road
West Hollywood CA 90069

TICKETS:
323-960-1055 or www.room105musical.com


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