Prince – “Purple Rain” Musical (June 21, 2024) Premiere Dates Announcement – Star Tribune
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- Jun 21, 2024
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The June 21, 2024 edition of the Star Tribune announces the premiere dates for the new stage musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film and album Purple Rain.
Publication:
Star Tribune
Date: June 21, 2024 Country: United States
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music / Theatre News
THE STORY
The article details the pre-Broadway run at the State Theatre in Minneapolis (April 10–May 11, 2025), with the world premiere on April 30, 2025. It mentions the creative team, including Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and access to Prince’s catalog.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This local announcement highlights Minneapolis’s central role in the Purple Rain legacy, with the show returning to the city where the original film was shot and Prince’s story is set.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Musical premiere announcement Era: 2024 (Announcement) / 2025 (Premiere)
Tone: Exciting, local pride Photography: Archival photo of Prince performing
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold headline “Dates announced for premiere of the ‘Purple Rain’ musical”
Details on the pre-Broadway run and creative team
Archival image of Prince in concert
Typical newspaper theatre announcement layout
RELATED MATERIAL
(Prince “Purple Rain” legacy features)
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SOURCES
Star Tribune, June 21, 2024
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