This West Central Tribune news feature reports that the world premiere of the stage musical based on Prince’s Purple Rain had been postponed until autumn 2025 to provide additional time for creative development. Originally planned for an earlier Minneapolis engagement, the production was rescheduled for a month-long run at the State Theatre, with plans for Broadway to follow its local premiere. Publication: West Central Tribune Date: October 30, 2024 Country: United States Wr

A rare official staff laminate from Prince’s Controversy Tour featuring a striking photo of Prince with his guitar, granting “Access All Areas” backstage privileges during one of his earliest major headlining tours. This rectangular staff pass features a photo of Prince in his iconic Controversy-era look — black suit, leopard-print scarf, and guitar — set against a background of sheet music.( as used on the sleeve of various editions of the Let's Work release) A bold vertical

A rare 25-inch kick-drum head featuring the iconic "Prince" logo hand-painted in bold black cursive script, used by drummer Bobby Z. during Prince’s earliest live performances in 1979–1980. THE STORY This authentic kick-drum head from Prince’s very first touring band is a remarkable piece of early Purple Rain-era history. Measuring 25 inches in diameter, it features the artist’s name painted in large, elegant black cursive lettering positioned just above the microphone port.