“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to get through this thing called life.” Those famous words spoken by Prince on his 1984 hit “Let’s Go Crazy” now serve as the opening line for the musical ...

For Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, the playwright who wrote the book for the musical version of “Purple Rain,” theater is a place of solitude. “I like to think of the theater as a gym for the emotions,” he ...

Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting. By Elisabeth Vincentelli Reporting from Minneapolis Adaptations ...

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The big day has arrived. On Wednesday evening, “Purple Rain,” the musical adaptation of Prince’s semi-autobiographical movie officially opens at Minneapolis’ State Theatre. It runs through Nov. 23.

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 ...

Excited fans descended upon downtown Minneapolis Thursday night to see the first preview performance of "Purple Rain" the musical at the State Theatre. The adaptation of the iconic 1984 film is slated ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Lileana Blain-Cruz remembers dancing to “Kiss” by Prince in the club as a young adult; now she’s directing a musical about him. “It’s going to be a party, I’m excited,” Blain-Cruz said.

Stagecrafters is gearing up for a range of reactions from the audiences who come out to see the emotion-packed, Tony Award-winning, moving musical “The Color Purple.” The show is running through Jan.

Jamie Sherrod sits down with Director Jerry Haines to discuss Tony award-winning musical The Color Purple. The show is about finding strength to overcome adversity and finding your voice. Color Purple ...

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