The stage adaptation of Prince's influential film and album, Purple Rain, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at the historic State Theatre in Minneapolis from October 16 to November 16, 2025. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz, the production reflects the iconic story of The Kid, a budding rock musician navigating love and rivalry in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene. The music will be supervised by Jason Michael Webb, with contributions from Prince's former bandmates Morris Hayes and Bobby Z, ensuring authenticity to Prince's vision and legacy.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (12/9 - 12/28) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (2/24 - 3/1) | |
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Martha Graham Dance Company
Northrop (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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The Classic Nutcracker
The O'Shaughnessy Auditorium (12/20 - 12/21) | |
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Giraffes Can't Dance
Stages Theatre Company (1/23 - 2/22) | |
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A Minnesota Nutcracker
Northrop (12/16 - 12/17) | |
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Mary Poppins
E.M. Pearson Theatre (5/15 - 5/17) | |
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A Christmas Carol...More or Less
Yellow Tree Theatre (11/28 - 12/28) | |
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