The stage adaptation of the iconic film, Purple Rain, which had its world premiere last year in Minneapolis, has added new members of the creative team as it prepares the show for a potentia…
In 1983, the photographer Tom Arndt heard about something interesting happening in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn: a casting call for Prince’s new movie.
... Broadway debut of "Purple Rain." (Matthew Murphy). icon Comment. icon Gift. icon Share. icon Listen. Downtown Minneapolis skyscrapers were bathed in ...
Star Kris Kollins showed more poise and assurance in the pre-Broadway tryout of the musical at Minneapolis' State Theatre.
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Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting.
Homecoming for 'Purple Rain' musical as it tests for Broadway success. The character's arc would be difficult for any actor. It requires the Kid to ...
When the announcement was made a few years ago that the Prince movie Purple Rain would be made into a stage musical, reactions ranged from euphoria among diehard Prince fans to boos from tho…
What we saw at Wednesday's premiere in Minneapolis that differed from warm-up performances of the Broadway-bound Prince production.
This pre-Broadway debut is not a mere stage transcription ... What's next for this production is unconfirmed, except that it is Broadway-bound.
Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed production will play at Hennepin Arts' historic State Theatre in Min…
The jukebox musical, with a book by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, opened in Minneapolis November 5.
Broadway star Rachel Webb ("& Juliet") plays opposite as Apollonia. Most of the cast is comprised of young unknowns. Keep in mind: "Purple Rain ...
Will it make it to Broadway? This is what it sounds like when two critics vie " Jon Bream, who covered Prince for his entire career, and Rohan Preston ...
The Broadway-aimed Prince musical is currently making its world premiere at Minnesota's State Theatre.
You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The cast features Kris Kollins, who is making his professional stage debut in t…
... its new stage adaptation returns home " testing whether the story that defined a city can find new life on Broadway.
Preview performances of the Purple Rain musical are underway in Minneapolis before the show heads to New York for its Broadway debut.
There was a flourish of purple at the State Theater for the debut of a new musical adaptation of the performer's 1984 movie in his hometown in Minnesota.
Dressed in the Minneapolis singer's signature color, theatergoers from near and far were thrilled to attend the sold-out, Broadway-bound show that ...
... a new stage adaptation of the 1984 film that will serve as both a local homecoming and a pre-Broadway launch.
The launch comes at a challenging time for Broadway musicals.
The stage adaptation of Prince's legendary story will debut at the State Theatre with choreography by Ebony Williams and music supervision from ...
Pre-Broadway stage production of Purple Rain opens Thursday at the State Theatre. Oct 13, 2025. Prince fans from all over the world have purchased ...