What we saw at Wednesday’s premiere in Minneapolis differed from preview performances of the Broadway-aimed Prince production ...

Actor Kris Kollins succeeds musically more than theatrically, but is lifted by a strong supporting team, notably Rachel Webb ...

“Purple Rain” is not a faithful adaptation or a straight jukebox musical, but it does successfully bring in Prince songs from other points in his career, allowing Kollins and the rest of the cast to ...

If you consider yourself a true Prince fan, Apollonia needs no introduction. Born Patty Kotero, the iconic singer and former protegee who co-starred in the hit film “Purple Rain” is back in the ...

After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, the decisive moment has arrived. “Purple Rain” officially opened Wednesday ...

Prince’s estate is firing back at a lawsuit from Purple Rain co-star Apollonia Kotero, calling her claims “frivolous” and denying that it has ever tried to stop her from using the stage name that made ...

It’s one of the most iconic moments in Purple Rain: Apollonia strips down and steps into the waters of Lake Minnetonka, told by Prince’s character that she must “purify herself” before joining his ...

Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting.

The jukebox musical based on Prince’s iconic 1984 film and album “Purple Rain” opens Thursday night for previews at the State ...

Fans making the pilgrimage to Prince’s hometown for the premiere of the “Purple Rain” musical can take heed from his co-star ...