(AURN News) — According to a recent press release, Prince’s “Purple Rain” is coming to Broadway next spring at the Majestic Theatre.
Previews begin March 12, 2027, with opening night set for April 12. Tickets go on sale in September, while casting will be announced later.
The musical is based on Prince’s Grammy-winning album and the Oscar-winning film and will feature more than 20 hit songs, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You” and “The Beautiful Ones.”
Set in Minneapolis in 1984, the story follows The Kid, a young performer trying to lead his band to stardom while confronting a past that threatens everything he has built.
The production promises to honor Prince’s legacy while introducing his music and fearless creativity to a new generation.
The original film earned nearly $100 million worldwide and won an Academy Award.
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