Prince’s hometown takes center stage as Minneapolis hosts the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a new stage adaptation of the ...

Before it hits Broadway, previews for the musical adaptation of Prince's classic film "Purple Rain" begin on Thursday in ...

The 'Purple Rain' musical is making its world premiere at the State Theatre in Minneapolis. The musical is based on the ...

"Purple Rain" the musical​ held its first preview performance at the State Theatre Thursday night, right down the street from ...

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

Grammy and Oscar-winning recording artist Prince performs "Purple Rain" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. (Credit: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) Prince‘s “Purple Rain,” the 1984 film about the rise of ...

With its 40th anniversary approaching next month, Prince & the Revolution’s “Purple Rain” remains one of the top albums of all time, according to Apple Music. The mostly Minnesota-made soundtrack to ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Everything's coming up purple at Target Center later this month. The arena is set to host a special celebration in honor of the 40th Anniversary of Prince's iconic film, "Purple Rain" on ...

While there were plenty of opportunities to celebrate Prince (who was born June 7, 1958) and the 40th anniversary of “Purple Rain” last month, the film itself was actually released on July 27, 1984.

PRINCE: (Singing) I only wanted to see you laughing in the purple rain, purple rain, purple rain... DETROW: The Oscar-winning film cemented Prince's status as a cultural icon. And one professor says ...