'Purple Rain' to be Adapted into Stage Musical

Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz to bring Prince's iconic film to the stage.

Prince's 1984 film 'Purple Rain' is being adapted into a stage musical, with a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Tony nominee Lileana Blain-Cruz.
The musical will feature Prince's original score and is based on the original screenplay by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn.
The film, which grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, tells the story of an up-and-coming rock musician in Minneapolis navigating a tumultuous home life, rival bands, and a new romance.
The soundtrack of the film, which includes hits like 'When Doves Cry' and 'Let's Go Crazy', was a huge success, selling over 25 million copies worldwide and winning Prince two Grammys and an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.
Further production details and the timeline for the musical will be announced in the coming months.