Prince's music is becoming a stage musical — eventually. Producer Orin Wolf announced Monday that he is developing a stage version of Purple Rain — the 1984, vaguely autobiographical film that ...

Prince’s classic film Purple Rain is heading to the stage. Based on Albert Magnoli and William Blinn’s screenplay for the 1984 film, the musical will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, The New ...

Purple Rain marked the acting debut of Prince, who also created the music for the film. The movie was budgeted at $7.2 million to make and it grossed $70.3 million worldwide making it a smash success.

Prince and The Revolution’s soundtrack, “Purple Rain,” was released in June 1984. The album received two Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Brit Awards and an Academy Award for best ...

Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented ...

“ The Purple Rain House ” will be available on the rental site for 25 one-night stays starting in October, with an added bonus: Wendy & Lisa, the Revolution members and Prince’s co-stars in ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Fans from across the globe are in Minneapolis to celebrate Prince and his music. On this 40th anniversary of "Purple Rain," fans were treated to a candid interview with one of ...

In honor of its 40th anniversary, Prince’s “Purple Rain” will return to select theaters on July 3. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection But then there was the music, which was nothing ...

Of all the classic albums hyped to the moon and back, the one I've never doubted is "Purple Rain." Calling Prince's sixth album, which turns 40 on Tuesday, "seminal" isn't nearly strong enough ...

Prince’s hometown is gearing up for a string of events marking “Purple Rain’s” 40th anniversary next month, including reunion shows by the Revolution on June 21 and 22 at First Avenue ...

Lynn Goldsmith “Purple Rain,” Prince’s breakout rise-of-a-rock-star film, is being adapted into a stage musical featuring some of the pop musician’s best-loved songs.