“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 ...

They went out on a squealing falsetto. “Purple Rain” concluded its world premiere Sunday at Minneapolis’ State Theatre with a performance remarkable for its high energy, increased confidence and ...

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 ...

"Purple Rain" has finally arrived for its pre-Broadway run at the State Theatre. Prince’s Oscar- and Grammy-winning movie and album is now a musical, launching on a stage just blocks from the movie’s ...

After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, the decisive moment has arrived. “Purple Rain” officially opened Wednesday ...

It’s opening night at the iconic State Theatre in Minneapolis for the world premiere of Purple Rain the Musical. This electrifying show brings to life the story of a talented yet troubled musician ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 2,000 Prince fans, followers and theatergoers waited in lines that stretched around the block Thursday night to catch ...

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 — The 'Purple Rain' musical is making its world premiere at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. The musical is based on the iconic movie and album by Prince. The show will be at the State ...

Purple Rain takes center stage as Minneapolis hosts the world premiere of the new musical. Indiana cleaning woman killed in shooting after crew arrives at wrong home: Police Scientists Studied ...

The Purple Rain musical is set for its pre-Broadway debut in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis. The cast and crew of the inaugural Purple Rain musical are ready for its Oct. 16 premiere in Prince’s ...