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. There was a flourish of purple at the State ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Fans came from as far away as London and Alaska and from as close to the source as Chanhassen and north Minneapolis to see a musical bound for New York. And they all agreed the ...

The Purple Rain musical is set for its pre-Broadway debut in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis. The cast and crew of the inaugural Purple Rain musical are ready for its Oct. 16 premiere in Prince’s ...

In 1984, Purple Rain wasn’t just an album — it was a cultural earthquake. Prince, already a rising force in music, unleashed a soundtrack that blurred the lines between funk, rock, and R&B. The record ...

“Purple Rain” is hitting the stage, debuting in Minneapolis before heading to Broadway. Tropical Storm Melissa update as "catastrophic" conditions to hit in hours Scientists Studied 'SuperAgers' For ...

When creators announced that the musical version of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain” would premiere in Minneapolis, they praised Minnesota’s audiences for their sophistication and passion for live ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Due to audience demand, producer Orin Wolf and Hennepin Arts are pleased to ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Hey, check it all out! If you can't make it to one of the previously announced pre-Broadway "Purple Rain" shows, Hennepin Arts is giving you another shot to join the beautiful ones. The ...

Freedom is on the minds of theater makers this fall, when a new crop of revivals and premieres will explore the pursuit of self-determination. There will be bold takes on familiar stories, including ...

For a lot of artists, achieving a big commercial breakthrough can have a paralyzing effect. With the stakes suddenly higher, it's often difficult to plot your next move, and as a result, subsequent ...

It’s one of the most iconic moments in Purple Rain: Apollonia strips down and steps into the waters of Lake Minnetonka, told by Prince’s character that she must “purify herself” before joining his ...