Current:Home > NewsStage musical of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ finds a fitting place to make its 2025 debut — Minneapolis-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Stage musical of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ finds a fitting place to make its 2025 debut — Minneapolis
View Date:2024-12-24 09:20:10
The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s film and album “Purple Rain” is set for spring 2025 at an appropriate place — Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis.
The musical will be staged at the State Theatre in Minneapolis with music and lyrics by Prince and a story by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist for his plays “Gloria” and “Everybody.” Lileana Blain-Cruz, a Tony Award nominee for “The Skin of Our Teeth,” will direct.
“Prince talked about adapting ‘Purple Rain’ for the stage for years. It’s only fitting that we launch this world premiere musical version in the city where it all began,” said L Londell McMillan, former Prince manager and Larry Mestel, founder & CEO of Primary Wave Music, in a statement. “We’re very excited for the creative team to be inspired by the Minneapolis sound and the unparalleled and unique spirit of the city that Prince inspired.”
Production dates, cast and details will be revealed later.
“Purple Rain” tells the vaguely autobiographical story of an up-and-coming rock musician in the Minneapolis club scene who is juggling a tumultuous home life and a budding romance. he film, which won an Oscar for its song score, includes the hits “Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry” and “Take Me With U.”
Prince died in 2016 without a will. His estate and the rights to his music were settled in 2022.
veryGood! (39184)
Related
- Police capture Tennessee murder suspect accused of faking his own death on scenic highway
- Pickle pizza and deep-fried Twinkies: See the best state fair foods around the US
- Run To American Eagle & Aerie for Styles up to 90% Off, Plus Deals on Bodysuits, Tops & More as Low as $3
- Patrick Mahomes' Pregnant Wife Brittany Mahomes Claps Back at Haters in Cryptic Post
- Driver dies after crashing on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina
- Takeaways from Fed Chair Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole
- NASA decision against using a Boeing capsule to bring astronauts back adds to company’s problems
- Shop Old Navy’s 60% off Sale & Score Stylish Wardrobe Staples Starting at Just $4
- Will Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul end in KO? Boxers handle question differently
- 'I will be annoyed by his squeaky voice': Drew Bledsoe on Tom Brady's broadcasting debut
Ranking
- Ben Foster Files for Divorce From Laura Prepon After 6 Years of Marriage
- Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says
- 5-year-old Utah boy accidentally kills himself with a handgun he found in his parents’ bedroom
- Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome a baby boy, Jack Blues
- Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison
- Zayn Malik Shows Off Full Beard and Hair Transformation in New Video
- Horoscopes Today, August 23, 2024
- Tony Vitello lands record contract after leading Tennessee baseball to national title
Recommendation
-
Parts of Southern California under quarantine over oriental fruit fly infestation
-
Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says
-
Oklahoma revokes license of teacher who gave class QR code to Brooklyn library in book-ban protest
-
New York temporarily barred from taking action against groups for promoting abortion pill ‘reversal’
-
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
-
Shop Old Navy’s 60% off Sale & Score Stylish Wardrobe Staples Starting at Just $4
-
A child was reported missing. A TV news helicopter crew spotted him on the roof playing hooky
-
Sales tax revenue, full costs unclear if North Dakota voters legalize recreational marijuana