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.

“Purple Rain” began preview performances Oct. 16 at Minneapolis’ State Theatre, and ever since, many of those who have ...

When creators announced that the musical version of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain” would premiere in Minneapolis, they praised Minnesota’s audiences for their sophistication and passion for live ...

After several years in development and a six-month delay from its originally scheduled debut to work out creative details, the musical based on Prince’s iconic 1984 film and album “Purple Rain” opened ...

When visitors come to the State Theater in Downtown Minneapolis over the next few weeks, they'll see an adaptation of the ...

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 ...

The show hasn’t opened yet but it has already been extended. The musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain,” which is set to have its pre-Broadway premiere in Minneapolis, has added ...