On one hand, it felt like an average night at Minneapolis’ venerable rock club from over its past 40 years. The DJ spun a lot ...

Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed ...

Purple Rain” officially opens Nov. 5 and that’s when critics will weigh in on the show’s merits — but here are some observations from the first performance.

After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, ...

The best thing that happened during previews is Kris Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.

When creators announced that the musical version of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain” would premiere in Minneapolis, they praised Minnesota’s audiences for their sophistication and passion for live ...

After several years in development and a six-month delay from its originally scheduled debut to work out creative details, the musical based on Prince’s iconic 1984 film and album “Purple Rain” opened ...

Of all the classic albums hyped to the moon and back, the one I’ve never doubted is “Purple Rain.” Calling Prince’s sixth album, which turns 40 on Tuesday, “seminal” isn’t nearly strong enough – it’s ...

Actor Kris Kollins succeeds musically more than theatrically, but is lifted by a strong supporting team, notably Rachel Webb ...