Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Musical Eyes Broadway Debut Next Spring
Prince's "Purple Rain" musical, which debuted in Minneapolis, is scheduled to move to Broadway next spring, with performances at New York's Majestic Theater. Tickets will go on sale in September.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 28, 2026 —
The musical adaptation of Prince’s iconic 1984 film, Purple Rain, is slated to make its Broadway debut next spring. Following its premiere in Minneapolis, the production is scheduled to begin performances at the historic Majestic Theatre in New York City.
The transfer to Broadway was announced following the musical’s initial run. Specific dates for the opening performance have not yet been released, but the production aims for a spring opening. The Majestic Theatre, located in the heart of the Broadway district, will host the engagement.
Details regarding casting and the creative team for the Broadway production have not been fully disclosed at this time. However, the move to New York signifies a significant step for the musical, bringing it to one of the world’s most prominent theatrical stages.
Tickets for Purple Rain on Broadway are expected to go on sale in September. Further information regarding ticket availability, pricing, and performance schedules will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
The original film, Purple Rain, starred Prince as the Kid, a Minneapolis musician struggling to balance his musical aspirations, love life, and difficult family circumstances. The film was a critical and commercial success, spawning a hit soundtrack that became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
The musical adaptation seeks to capture the spirit and music of the film for a live theater audience. Its initial debut in Minneapolis offered a preview of the production before its anticipated Broadway run.
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