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.
Cast and Creative Team for Purple Rain at Hennepin Arts
Creative Team
Morris Hayes
Music Adviser
Bobby Z
Music Adviser
Orin Wolf
Producer
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Book
Prince
Music and Lyrics
Lileana Blain-Cruz
Director
Jason Michael Webb
Music Supervisor
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