Joplin's letters weave a story in 'Love, Janis'.

From: Modesto Bee (Modesto, CA) | Date: July 14, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Lisa Millegan

Jul. 14--SAN FRANCISCO -- Legendary blues-rocker Janis Joplin was one in a million. No one could copy her, so those behind the biographical musical "Love, Janis" don't even try.

Two performers play her in the production running at the Marines Memorial Theatre (one sings and one says the dialogue). Neither attempts an impersonation.

"I think (Joplin) would love that it takes two women to play her," said Randal Myler, who concei...

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