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Prince's 'Purple Rain' Musical Set for Broadway Debut in 2027

A new musical adaptation of Prince's iconic film 'Purple Rain' is officially heading to Broadway, with its debut anticipated in 2027. The production aims to bring the beloved story and music to the stage.

27 Jul, 16:00 — 27 Jul, 17:16
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varietyMostly Factual12d ago

Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ to Debut on Broadway in 2027

A stage adaptation of “Purple Rain,” the 1984 cult classic film starring Prince, will debut on Broadway in 2027. The musical will run at the Majestic Theatre, with previews beginning on March 12 ahead of opening night on April 12. Producers announced the news on the 42nd anniversary of the movie, which became a box office […]

By Rebecca Rubin

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual12d ago

Prince ‘Purple Rain’ Musical Coming to Broadway in 2027

The musical has replaced its original creative team adding director Saheem Ali and book writer Peter Duchan.

By Caitlin Huston

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual12d ago

The Great Purple Way: Prince Musical ‘Purple Rain’ Headed to Broadway

After a run in Minneapolis last year, the show is set to begin previews next March before premiering in April

By Jon Blistein

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deadlineMostly Factual12d ago

‘Purple Rain’ Musical Headed To Broadway In 2027

Purple Rain, the musical adapted from Prince’s 1984 feature film and and Grammy-winning album of the same name, is coming to Broadway in 2027. Producer Orin Wolf said Monday that the production will premiere at New York’s Majestic Theatre beginning with previews on March 12, 2027. Opening night is April 12. The musical features more […]

By Patrick Hipes

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billboardMostly Factual12d ago

‘It Feels Like a Rocket Ship’: Behind the New Broadway Musical of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ 

The producer and musical director of the show, coming in spring 2027, are hopeful that it's a show Prince himself would have approved of.

By Rebecca Milzoff

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