Stage adaptation of Prince's "Purple Rain" to debut in Minneapolis next year

MINNEAPOLIS — Prince's "Purple Rain" stage adaptation will make its debut in the late musician's hometown of Minneapolis before heading to Broadway. 

On Tuesday, producer Orin Wolf announced the play will make its world premiere at the Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre in the spring of 2025. More details on the pre-Broadway engagement, including exact production dates, are expected to be released in the coming weeks. 

L. Londell McMillan, Prince's former manager, says Prince talked about adapting "Purple Rain" for the stage for years.