Wednesday’s party was a VIP-style affair hosted by producers of “Purple Rain: The Musical” and Hennepin Arts, which operates the State Theatre (two blocks from First Ave) where the ambitious ...

Jon Bream has been a music critic at the Star Tribune since 1975, making him the longest tenured pop critic at a U.S. daily ...

The two longtime Prince collaborators are musical advisers for the theatrical adaptation, which runs through Nov. 23 at the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.

In a gutsy debut as The Kid, Kollins' musical chops are undeniable, channeling the passion, range, and splits of Prince. Also ...

Prince was mysterious, sexy. This adaptation of his 1984 film, onstage in Minneapolis, explains too much and comes off as disorienting.

Actor Kris Kollins succeeds musically more than theatrically, but is lifted by a strong supporting team, notably Rachel Webb ...

Fans making the pilgrimage to Prince’s hometown for the premiere of the “Purple Rain” musical can take heed from his co-star ...

On one hand, it felt like an average night at Minneapolis’ venerable rock club from over its past 40 years. The DJ spun a lot ...

The best thing that happened during previews is Kris Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.

Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed ...

It's been nearly 10 years since Prince passed away, but there's still a lot of buzz about him in his hometown. Not only is the world premiere of the musical version of Purple Rain debuting at the ...