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Review: PURPLE RAIN at State Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Nov 6, 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.

Review Roundup: PURPLE RAIN Musical World Premiere in Minneapolis
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 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!

Photos: Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb in PURPLE RAIN World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 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.

Video: PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Releases 'I Would Die 4 U'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025

The world premiere musical adaptation, PURPLE RAIN, will play at Hennepin Arts’ historic State Theatre in Minneapolis. Get a first look at the video for 'I Would Die 4 U'. Watch here!

PURPLE RAIN World Premiere Unveils Complete Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 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!

Review: Broadway Across Canada's HAMILTON at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Aug 9, 2025

What did our critic think of HAMILTON at National Arts Centre?

Review: HAMILTON at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jul 11, 2025

The June 9 performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s epic musical HAMILTON may have opened under a cloud of disappointment at the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State Street in downtown Columbus). Before the opening curtain, theatergoers learned the roles of Aaron Burr and Angelica Schuyler, two of the lynch pins in the sweeping story of Revolutionary War America, were to be played by understudies Hosea Mundi and Alexandrea Reynolds respectively. Jorge Guerra (Sam Seabury) and Kevin Murakami (Charles Lee) were also understudies who played in the June 9 performance.

Review: HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Mar 31, 2025

It’s back, and we were in the Room Where It Happened. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON is running here in Austin through April 6th. Inspired by Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton, the musical premiered Off-Broadway in 2015 at The Public Theater before transferring to Broadway later that year, where it became a cultural phenomenon. Can you believe it? TEN years ago? 

Interview: Auston Henderson of HAMILTON at Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
by Armando Urdiales - Mar 12, 2025

Few musicals have left an impact as profound as Hamilton, and for Auston Charles Henderson, being part of the show is nothing short of a dream come true. A Houston native, Henderson has taken the stage in the Hamilton Angelica Tour, bringing his passion and talent to nationwide audiences.

Review: HAMILTON at Broadway Across America
by Jonathan Netek - Mar 7, 2025

Let’s face it—this show is a phenomenon. It’s fascinating, and whether you love it or leave it, people are going to flock to the theatre to see it—if only just to say they have. This production, specifically, was tight, so don’t miss your shot!

Review: HAMILTON at Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Peace Center?

Review: HAMILTON at Belk Theater
by Vickie Evans - Jan 16, 2025

'Hamilton' is in the top three of my all-time favorite musicals. This cast left an indelible impression on me with their precise articulation and energetic dance moves. This is my third time seeing this remarkable production, I am ecstatic.

Review: HAMILTON at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Jay Pateakos - Dec 13, 2024

While I may have been one of the few in the audience who had never seen Hamilton before-you can tell by the amount of people who sing along to just about every song-it was still the rarest of musicals, a combination of history and the best jazz, hip-hop and R&B music ever combined.

Review: HAMILTON at Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Nov 29, 2024

This production retains the same charm and value as what I have seen before, while adding a few additional tweaks to make it special. 

Review: HAMILTON THE MUSICAL at Walton Arts Center
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 23, 2024

Truthfully, it is big shoes to fill when the expectation on a show is so high due to how accessible the Broadway show was to us, but the new Angelica cast blew us all away.  We soaked in every emotion they were giving us, and there were many tears all around me during the sad moments. 

Fabulous Fox Launches Partnership With St. Louis Cardinals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is partnering with the St. Louis Cardinals to bring exciting new entertainment and promotional events to fans in St. Louis.

HAMILTON 'Angelica' Tour Will Resume With a New Cast This August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

An all new Hamilton cast is hitting the road as part of the 'Angelica' touring company, beginning this August! Find out who's who in the company.

Review: HAMILTON at James M. Nederlander Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Sep 18, 2023

What did our critic think of Hamilton, currently running at the James M. Nederlander Theatre until December 30? Experience the incredible performances and storytelling that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Review: Regarding HAMILTON at Dr. Phillips Center, Come for the American Adventure, Stay for the Revolutionary Revision to History
by Albert Gutierrez - Oct 31, 2022

Much in the same way most students know about the Salem Witch Trials through the dramatization found in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, it’s safe to assume virtually every student of U.S. history from 2015 onward may better know the intimate details of this Founding Father through Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON.