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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The auction traces Prince’s evolution in music and fashion from his "Purple Rain" era through to his death, according to Bobby Livingston of RR Auction. "What this auction really does is it ...

Prince's Oscar-winning "Purple Rain" film is 40 years old. To celebrate, his former bandmates have listed his Minneapolis home on Airbnb, where lucky guests will get the ultimate fan experience.

The playwright also saw the Purple Rain movie as very much in the stage musical tradition. “He wrote the Apollonia 6 songs and Dez Dickerson’s song,” he says.

In 1984, Prince made his acting debut in Purple Rain, a musical drama that received high praise. The July premiere drew many of the era’s major celebrities, including Nicks.

Prince‘s 1984 film Purple Rain, which turns 40 this year, is being turned into a stage musical. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the adaptation is being produced by Orin Wolf, who was behind ...