Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ Will Have World Premiere in Minneapolis

The pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s film and album, Purple Rain, will take place in Prince’s home city of Minneapolis in spring 2025, its producers have announced.

In a statement, producer Orin Wolf said that the musical—based on the 1984 film—will be staged at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s historic State Theatre in Minneapolis as part of its 2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season. Prince died, aged 57, in 2016.

“Prince talked about adapting Purple Rain for the stage for years. It’s only fitting that we launch this world premiere musical version in the city where it all began, Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis,” said L Londell McMillan, former Prince manager, attorney and Chairman of The NorthStar Group, and Larry Mestel, Founder & CEO of Primary Wave Music. “We’re very excited for the creative team to be inspired by the Minneapolis sound and the unparalleled and unique spirit of the city that Prince inspired.”

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