Prince’s iconic Purple Rain is being adapted for Broadway. The 1984 film, which marked the musician’s acting debut, grossed close to $100 million worldwide and won the Academy Award for best original ...

When creators announced that the musical version of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain” would premiere in Minneapolis, they ...

The book for the musical is being penned by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, whose play Appropriate won a 2014 Obie Award for Best New American Play and is now running on Broadway. The production will be ...

For the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic and innovative Purple Rain, the film and accompanying soundtrack album are being turned into a musical. In addition to pulling from Jacob-Jenkins’ book, the ...

For 40 years, fans of Prince have been “laughing” and “bathing” in his movie “Purple Rain.” In the semi-autobiographical musical, released on July 27, 1984, Prince played “the Kid,” a musician who ...

Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today. To announce that Prince's Oscar-winning "Purple Rain" musical is coming to a stage near you! Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today. To announce that ...

Prince’s “Purple Rain” was commercially overshadowed by another famous 1980s song. “Purple Rain” is so much better than the other hit. Prince is a lot more influential than the pop duo who made the ...

The legendary rock musical drama Purple Rain is being brought back to theaters for a one-night-only presentation in Dolby Cinema on March 5th, 2025. The 1984 film starring Prince in his film acting ...

Believe it or not, it’s been 40 years since Prince’s Purple Rain first hit theaters. The movie, which is loosely based on the legendary performer’s rise to fame has become a pop culture phenomenon and ...

Prince will loom larger than life on the big screen once again, but for one night only and in a way fans have never seen the film before. “Purple Rain” will be shown in Dolby Cinemas at AMC Theaters ...

An unkempt property in need of repairs a decade ago, Prince’s so-called Purple Rain House in Minneapolis is being refurbished and will soon be available for overnight stays as an Airbnb Icons property ...

In the semi-autobiographical musical, released on July 27, 1984, Prince played “the Kid,” a musician who performs at a local Minneapolis club with his band while trying to escape his abusive father.