The iconic album and film, Purple Rain, will be adapted into a musical led by playwright and Pulitzer Finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Released in 1984, the film follows the story of a “young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home.” As his star begins to rise, he “must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band.”
“It’s been almost 40 years since Prince’s legendary film, Purple Rain, took the world by storm and we can’t think of a more fitting tribute than to honor Prince and the Purple Rain legacy with this stage adaptation of the beloved story,” Primary Wave Music Founder and CEO Larry Mestel stated.
“We are thrilled with our Broadway partners and creative team, who are bringing a theatricality to the film’s original fictional story. We can’t wait for a new generation to discover Purple Rain and for lovers of the original film and album to experience its power once again, this time live.”
No development timeline nor casting has been revealed. The crew behind the project will provide updates through its official website, PurpleRainBroadway.com.
