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Purple Rain at State Theatre
Dates: 10/16/2025 - 11/16/2025
📍 Theatre: State Theatre
805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55403
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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The world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, Purple Rain™ is based on the original screenplay by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn, and features a book by Tony Award winner and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, music and lyrics by Prince and direction by Tony Award-nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz. Longtime Prince collaborators Bobby Z and Morris Hayes join the award-winning creative team as Prince Music Advisors.
News About Purple Rain at State Theatre
Review Roundup: PURPLE RAIN Musical World Premiere in Minneapolis
November 06, 2025 Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed production is playing at Hennepin Arts’ historic State Theatre in Minneapolis. Read the reviews for Purple Rain here!
Review: PURPLE RAIN at State Theatre Minneapolis
November 06, 2025 When the lights went down inside the State Theatre and the opening chords of “Let’s Go Crazy” rang out, it was clear that Purple Rain had come home. The new stage musical, based on Prince’s 1984 film, is making its world premiere in Minneapolis before heading to Broadway—and it feels like the city has wrapped its arms around it.
Photos: Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb in PURPLE RAIN World Premiere
November 05, 2025 You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The cast features Kris Kollins, who is making his professional stage debut in the lead role of The Kid.
PURPLE RAIN Adds Extra Week of Pre-Broadway Performances in Minneapolis
October 08, 2025 Due to audience demand, producer Orin Wolf and Hennepin Arts are pleased to announce that the stage adaptation of the iconic film PURPLE RAIN will rock the historic State Theatre for one additional week.
PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Unveils Complete Cast
August 21, 2025 The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb to Star in PURPLE RAIN World Premiere
August 12, 2025 The cast members who will lead the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN have been revealed. See who is starring and learn more about the world premiere production.
PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Tickets On Sale At Hennepin Arts In May
April 28, 2025 Tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince's legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will go on sale on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m..
Pre-Broadway Run of Prince's PURPLE RAIN Musical Delays World Premiere
October 23, 2024 A stage adaptation of Prince's film and album, Purple Rain, will make its World Premiere next year, but fans will have to wait a little bit longer for it than originally planned.
June 21, 2024
PURPLE RAIN Musical Unveils Additional Creative Team and Minneapolis Dates
June 20, 2024 Additional creative team members and performance dates have been revealed for the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN. See how to purchase tickets.
Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces PURPLE RAIN World Premiere, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More For 2024-2025 Broadway Season
February 08, 2024 Hennepin Theatre Trust announces the 2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season. Find out the exciting lineup of shows coming to Minneapolis. The lineup includes seven Minnesota premieres and four returning favorites, highlighted by recently announced pre-Broadway world premiere of Purple Rain at the historic State Theatre in 2025.
PURPLE RAIN Musical Will Premiere in Prince's Hometown of Minneapolis
February 06, 2024 The pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of Prince’s legendary film and album, PURPLE RAIN, will take place in Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, MN. We have all the details on the new msuical!About the Theatre
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Where is State Theatre located?
State Theatre is at 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55403, Minneapolis, MN.
What shows have played recently at State Theatre?
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Purple Rain (10/16/25-11/16/25)
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America - The Happy Trails Tour 2026 (04/23/26-04/23/26)
Blue Man Group (02/13/26-02/15/26)
Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour (01/30/26-01/31/26)
Purple Rain (10/16/25-11/16/25)
The Basement Yard Experience (07/24/25-07/24/25)
Hidden Brain: Perceptions Tour with Shankar Vedantam (07/11/25-07/11/25)
What shows are coming up next at State Theatre?
Ilana Glazer Live! (09/16/26-09/16/26)
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE (09/20/26-09/20/26)
The Basement Yard Live (09/24/26-09/24/26)
Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour (10/01/26-10/01/26)
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Sasha Velour - TRAVESTY (10/09/26-10/09/26)
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Cirque Alice (03/30/27-03/31/27)
Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE (09/20/26-09/20/26)
The Basement Yard Live (09/24/26-09/24/26)
Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour (10/01/26-10/01/26)
Rocky Horror Spooktacular Tour (10/01/26-10/01/26)
Sasha Velour - TRAVESTY (10/09/26-10/09/26)
Sasha Velour: Travesty (10/09/26-10/09/26)
An Evening with David Sedaris (10/17/26-10/17/26)
Indigo Girls with Linda Perry (10/21/26-10/21/26)
Ira Glass: Stories for a Sunday Afternoon (01/31/27-01/31/27)
Cirque Alice (03/30/27-03/31/27)
What shows are coming up next at State Theatre Minneapolis?
Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Got the Moves (5/7/26-5/7/26)
When a Woman’s Fed Up (6/14/26-6/14/26)
Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour (10/1/26-10/1/26)
When a Woman’s Fed Up (6/14/26-6/14/26)
Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour (10/1/26-10/1/26)
Where is State Theatre Minneapolis located?
State Theatre Minneapolis is at 805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis MN 55403, Minneapolis, MN.
What shows have played recently at State Theatre Minneapolis?
K-Pop - A Celebration Concert (4/28/26-4/28/26)
Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour (4/25/26-4/25/26)
America - The Happy Trails Tour 2026 (4/23/26-4/23/26)
Blue Man Group (2/13/26-2/15/26)
Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour (1/30/26-1/31/26)
Purple Rain (10/16/25-11/16/25)
The Basement Yard Experience (7/24/25-7/24/25)
Hidden Brain: Perceptions Tour with Shankar Vedantam (7/11/25-7/11/25)
Danny Go! (6/14/25-6/14/25)
CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE (5/3/25-5/3/25)
Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour (4/25/26-4/25/26)
America - The Happy Trails Tour 2026 (4/23/26-4/23/26)
Blue Man Group (2/13/26-2/15/26)
Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour (1/30/26-1/31/26)
Purple Rain (10/16/25-11/16/25)
The Basement Yard Experience (7/24/25-7/24/25)
Hidden Brain: Perceptions Tour with Shankar Vedantam (7/11/25-7/11/25)
Danny Go! (6/14/25-6/14/25)
CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE (5/3/25-5/3/25)
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