After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, ...

Actor Kris Kollins succeeds musically more than theatrically, but is lifted by a strong supporting team, notably Rachel Webb ...

Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting.

Purple Rain” officially opens Nov. 5 and that’s when critics will weigh in on the show’s merits — but here are some observations from the first performance.

Fans making the pilgrimage to Prince’s hometown for the premiere of the “Purple Rain” musical can take heed from his co-star ...

The big day has arrived. On Wednesday evening, “Purple Rain,” the musical adaptation of Prince’s semi-autobiographical movie ...

Prince on the custom motorcycle featured in Purple Rain. Wendy Melvoin, guitarist for Prince’s genre-bending band The Revolution, remembers one of their most iconic songs started with an idea — and a ...

Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed ...

The best thing that happened during previews is Kris Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.

In a gutsy debut as The Kid, Kollins' musical chops are undeniable, channeling the passion, range, and splits of Prince. Also ...

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 ...

As the stage adaptation of the film "Purple Rain" makes its pre-Broadway debut in Minneapolis, Dave Rusan reflected on his ...