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Prince's iconic "Purple Rain" gets its official debut as a musical at the historic State Theatre Here's everything you need to know about the star-studded premier, celebrating the music from Prince

November 6, 2025
The minds behind Prince's "Purple Rain" musical are sharing new details about the show as previews begin this week "I think there's going to be surprise about how those songs kind of get recontextualized"

October 14, 2025
Costar of "Purple Rain" suing Prince estate over who owns the name "Appolonia" Patricia Kotera has used it for decades and has a trademark. The estate says she signed away rights in early 80's.

August 20, 2025
First Look: Meet the two lead actors in the Minneapolis and world premiere of "Purple Rain" Kris Kollins will star as "The Kid" and Rachel Webb as "Appolonia" in the stage adaptation of Prince's iconic movie

August 12, 2025
Should Minnesota get new official "state songs"? A group of bipartisan senators wants to add Prince and Bob Dylan Bill would not replace "Hail Minnesota" but would two more recent songs to the list

February 25, 2025
"Purple Rain" returning to the big screen …. at Target Center! Movie will be shown July 27, exactly 40 years after the film debuted with tickets starting at $19.99

July 9, 2024
First Ave celebrates 40 years of "Purple Rain" with Saturday sing-along

May 31, 2024
Stage adaptation of Prince's "Purple Rain" will make debut in Minneapolis next spring

February 6, 2024
Prince’s 'Purple Rain' is coming to the stage

January 8, 2024
40 Years of Purple Rain: First Avenue to celebrate anniversary of Prince's legendary 1983 debut performance

August 4, 2023