News & Articles ball and chain Janis Joplin musical headed to Broadway; critics sweet on 'Chocolate Factory': Theater news A Night With Janis Joplin,written and directed by Randy Johnson, has a live onstage band and features Joplin hits and classic songs such as "Piece of My Heart," "Mercedes Benz," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Ball and Chain" and "Summertime." June 27, 2013 - The Oregonian