Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting.
Category: Purple Rain (Play)
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Debut of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Musical in Minneapolis Draws Fans
There was a flourish of purple at the State Theater for the debut of a new musical adaptation of the performer’s 1984 movie in his hometown in Minnesota.
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Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Is Becoming a Musical From Orin Wolf
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is lined up to write the book, and Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct.