Prince’s 'Purple Rain' coming to Broadway

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A stage version of Prince’s Oscar-winning film and Grammy-winning album, "Purple Rain," is coming to Broadway next spring after debuting in the late musician’s hometown of Minneapolis last year.

Next spring will be a very busy time for new musicals: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "Warriors" and the London hit "Paddington" are scheduled to open, as well as "Purple Rain," which features some of Prince’s grea…

A stage version of Prince’s Oscar-winning film and Grammy-winning album, "Purple Rain," is coming to Broadway next spring after debuting in the late musician’s hometown of Minneapolis last year.

Next spring will be a very busy time for new musicals: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s "Warriors" and the London hit "Paddington" are scheduled to open, as well as "Purple Rain," which features some of Prince’s grea…

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