THE KID RETURNS

‘Purple Rain’ Is Coming to Broadway

The musical is based on the 1984 rock musical film.

A stage adaptation of Purple Rain will make its Broadway debut in March 2027. The musical is based on Prince’s career-defining 1984 film of the same name. In the semi-autobiographical film, Prince plays a young performer known as “The Kid,” who tries to lead his band to success while navigating family turmoil, a rival singer, and a budding romantic interest. Prince wrote all the Oscar-winning songs featured in the musical, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You,” and “Purple Rain.” Buena Vista Social Club director Saheem Ali has been added to the creative team, as has Dogfight’s Peter Duchan, after the world premiere of the musical received mixed to negative reviews. It was introduced at the State Theater in Prince’s home state of Minnesota in fall 2025, featuring a book by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Lileana Cruz. Casting has not been announced yet for the revamped Broadway show.