Purple Rain

What is Purple Rain about?

Purple Rain brings Prince's legendary film and album to the Broadway stage, telling the story of The Kid, an up-and-coming Minneapolis musician battling a troubled home, a fierce rivalry and his own demons on the way to the performance of a lifetime. The score is wall-to-wall Prince, including Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U and the towering title song.

Who created Purple Rain on Broadway?

Purple Rain features Prince's music, a book by Peter Duchan and direction by Saheem Ali, the acclaimed director of Fat Ham. It arrives on Broadway after its world premiere in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis in October 2025.

When is Purple Rain playing on Broadway?

Purple Rain begins previews at the Majestic Theatre on March 12, 2027, with opening night on April 12, 2027. The Majestic, longtime home of The Phantom of the Opera, is one of Broadway's grandest houses.

Who is Purple Rain for?

Prince fans first, obviously, but also anyone who loves a great rock musical: the film's mix of electric performance and raw drama translates naturally to the stage, and the songbook is one of the greatest in popular music.

How do I book Purple Rain tickets?

Book Purple Rain tickets on this page. Choose your performance and ticket section for the production at the Majestic Theatre in New York.