A stage musical built on Prince's iconic Purple Rain album and film will open on Broadway next spring, bringing more than 20 of the late artist's songs to the Majestic Theatre after a 2025 run in his hometown of Minneapolis. Producers announced the Broadway transfer on July 27, the 42nd anniversary of the original 1984 […] The post Prince's 'Purple Rain' heads to Broadway in 2027 after Minneapolis debut appeared first on American Almanac .
A stage musical built on Prince's iconic Purple Rain album and film will open on Broadway next spring, bringing more than 20 of the late artist's songs to the Majestic Theatre after a 2025 run in his hometown of Minneapolis. Producers announced the Broadway transfer on July 27, the 42nd anniversary of the original 1984 film, with previews set to begin March 12 and opening night scheduled for April 12. Producer Orin Wolf framed the production as a chance to introduce Prince's catalog to a new generation while honoring what the original album and movie accomplished four decades ago. The show first staged at the Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic State Theatre in Minneapolis in 2025, a deliberate choice, given that the city is both Prince's…Open
Londell McMillan, the attorney who represented Prince longer than anyone, sits down with @PaulaFroelich and The Scoop and drops a bombshell: Brand new Prince songs will be released this summer, nearly a decade after the legend passed. With over 190 unreleased recordings already out from the vault, what's coming next could be the music event of the year. But first — Londell reveals how he saved Paisley Park, the vault, and Prince's entire music catalog from being sold off, and how the estate survived years of family battles, strangers making claims, and chaos. And he offers his honest take on whether Prince — like Michael Jackson — was a victim of the people closest to him. Subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Scoop!
Londell McMillan, the attorney who represented both Michael Jackson and Prince, sits down with @PaulaFroelich and The Scoop to reveal stories never told before. From rescuing Jackson from a failed Middle East deal to saving Neverland Ranch from foreclosure, restructuring his finances, and fighting for Katherine Jackson's custody rights after his death… this conversation goes DEEP. Plus: the real story behind Prince's estate, why a biopic hasn't happened yet, and the bombshell announcement: NEW Prince music is dropping THIS SUMMER. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & the Michael Jackson biopic 02:30 – How Londell met Jackson in Bahrain 06:00 – Saving Neverland Ranch & fixing MJ's finances 11:00 – MJ's death: was he a victim? 16:00 –…
PRINCE: Taking out the leadership alone is undoubtedly a bold move. I hope it was the president’s decision alone and not arm twisted by supporters or billionaire donors around him.
