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

For the new stage adaptation of his movie and album “Purple Rain,” the musical’s cast and crew had ... The first preview ...

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

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

When the lights went down inside the State Theatre and the opening chords of “Let’s Go Crazy” rang out, it was clear ...

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 ...

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.

Four days before the musical adaptation of “Purple Rain” goes into previews for a world premiere at Minneapolis’ State ...

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 ...

In 1984, Purple Rain wasn’t just an album — it was a cultural earthquake. Prince, already a rising force in music, unleashed a soundtrack that blurred the lines between funk, rock, and R&B. The record ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Hey, check it all out! If you can't make it to one of the previously announced pre-Broadway "Purple Rain" shows, Hennepin Arts is giving you another shot to join the beautiful ones. The ...

Apollonia, best known as a singer-actor-model and Prince protege who co-starred in the 1984 film “Purple Rain,” has taken the late singer’s estate to court over its attempts to cancel her trademarks ...