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 hit with nearly $100 million worldwide and inspired the mega-selling album of the same name.
“Prince is, without doubt, one of the rarest, most brilliant musicians we’ve ever had,” said producer Orin Wolf. “What he accomplished with ‘Purple Rain’ in 1984 — the song, the album and the film — is a testament to the art of making music and showcases it at the highest level. It will be every bit as exciting for audiences today as it was when we first heard these songs on our boom boxes.”
Here’s the show’s official logline: “Minneapolis, 1984. A new era of music television is creating overnight stars. A magnetic young performer known as ‘The Kid’ seems like the perfect frontman to lead his bandmates to stardom. But when his past threatens everything he’s built, he’ll have to sing his way out of the darkness and into the spotlight where he belongs.” The stage adaptation features over 20 of Prince’s iconic hits, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me With You” and “The Beautiful Ones.”
