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Prince musical ‘Purple Rain’ heading to Broadway in 2027
The stage musical adaptation of Prince's *Purple Rain* is transferring to Broadway, opening at the Majestic Theatre with a new creative team. Directed by Saheem Ali with a book by Peter Duchan, the production follows the 1984 film's story and features Prince's music, including "When Doves Cry" and the title track, marking a significant tribute to the late musician's legacy as it reaches Broadway audiences for the first time.
Performances begin on 12th March 2027, with an official opening night set for 12th April, and tickets go on sale this September. The musical premiered in Minneapolis last year with a different creative team, and Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, both long-time Prince collaborators, are serving as music advisers, while Orin Wolf leads production. The news comes alongside other Prince developments, including the forthcoming release of "Timeless", an album of ten previously unreleased tracks due out on 28th August to mark the tenth anniversary of his death.
In short
- Purple Rain musical opens on Broadway from March 2027.
- New creative team includes director Saheem Ali and writer Peter Duchan.
- Coincides with unreleased Prince album "Timeless" out in August.
Explained simply
Purple Rain began as a 1984 film starring Prince, who also wrote and performed much of its music. It follows a young musician, known as the Kid, as he pursues success in Minneapolis while dealing with tensions at home and in his band.
Prince was a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose work ranged across rock, funk and pop. His songs, including “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain”, became central to the film and are part of his wider musical legacy.
The stage version adapts the film’s story and music for live theatre. Its journey from Minneapolis to Broadway brings Prince’s work to a major New York theatre audience, with long-time collaborators Bobby Z and Morris Hayes advising on the music.