The Rose (soundtrack) The Rose (soundtrack) The Rose is the soundtrack to the feature film of the same name starring Bette Midler which was released in 1979. Midler performs all the songs on the album, with the exception of the instrumental "Camellia". Apart from the title track, the soundtrack was entirely recorded live and also features concert monologues, with Midler portraying the character The Rose, loosely based on blues singer Janis Joplin. The soundtrack was produced by Paul A. Rothchild, who in fact also had worked with Joplin on what was to become her final album before her death in 1970, entitled "Pearl"
Love, Janis (musical) also been released. Love, Janis (musical) Love, Janis is the musical stage show about the life and music of rock and roll singer Janis Joplin, conceived, adapted and directed by Randal Myler. It debuted Off-Broadway in 2001, with musical direction by former Big Brother And The Holding Company band member Sam Andrew. "Love, Janis" was initially produced by the Denver Center Theater Company in May 1994, directed by Randal Myler. Onstage Janis was played by Laura Theodore and Catherine Curtin ("Orange Is The New Black") played the private Janis. "Love, Janis" was produced at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, Austin,