The classic film “Purple Rain” (1984) is to be adapted as a Broadway musical. Like the work in which the musician Prince also made his acting debut, the musical is also intended to work with his songs.
“The Hollywood Reporter” According to Pulitzer Prize-winning Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, the book will be contributed. It will be based directly on the film by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn. Lileana Blain-Cruz will direct the musical. The two are currently on Broadway with the plays “Appropriate” and “The Skin Of Our Teeth” respectively.
New generation of Prince fans with “Purple Rain” musical?
“Purple Rain” is the origin of many timeless Prince hits. In addition to the title song, “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry” are from the film. The soundtrack sold 25 million units worldwide and won an Oscar for Best Original Score. The work grossed almost $100 million at the box office.
Prince himself, who died in 2016, can be seen in it as the aspiring rock star The Kid. In addition to his career, he also has problems with his parents’ home.
There is no word yet on when the musical adaptation will premiere. “We can’t wait for a new generation to discover ‘Purple Rain’ and for fans of the original to relive its power,” said media companies The NorthStar Group and Primary Wave Music, which were also involved.