"Prince's 'Purple Rain' Set to Make Theatrical Debut as Stage Musical"

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"Purple Rain," Prince's iconic film, is being developed into a stage musical, featuring some of the musician's best-loved songs. Orin Wolf, the producer behind the Tony-winning adaptation of "The Band's Visit," is leading the project, with playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins set to write the book and Lileana Blain-Cruz to direct. The musical will focus on the story of an ambitious musician facing personal and professional challenges. No further details, such as production dates or locations, have been announced.
- Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Is Becoming a Musical The New York Times
- ‘Purple Rain’ Forecast For Broadway In Stage Adaptation By ‘Appropriate’ Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Deadline
- Prince's Purple Rain Being Adapted as Stage Musical Playbill
- Prince Movie Classic ‘Purple Rain’ Becoming a Stage Musical Variety
- Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Will Be Adapted for the Stage Hollywood Reporter
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