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Purple Rain Heads to Broadway | Spokane News
Purple Rain is officially hitting Broadway in spring 2027, bringing Prince’s iconic story to the Majestic Theatre in Times Square—42 years after the movie debuted. This isn’t just a straight transfer; it’s a reimagined version with new creative leadership: Peter Duchan replaces Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as book writer, and Saheem Ali steps in as director. The tale follows a young musician battling family and industry hurdles to chase his dreams, powered by Prince’s legendary soundtrack. Music supervisor Jason Michael Webb and choreographer Ebony Williams (Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour) are…
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