Purple Rain the musical, adapting Prince’s 1984 film and Grammy-winning soundtrack, is headed to Broadway in 2027 with previews starting March 12 and opening night on April 12 at the Majestic Theatre in New York.

The creative team includes Saheem Ali directing, Peter Duchan writing the book, Jason Michael Webb supervising/arranging/orchestrating the music, and Ebony Williams as choreographer, each bringing notable experience.

The story centers on The Kid, a Minneapolis musician navigating family drama, rival bands, and romance.

This Broadway move follows Prince’s death in 2016 and represents another archival-era project from his estate.

Prince’s enduring cultural influence and extensive media coverage around related projects continue to frame the musical’s development.

The production will foreground Prince’s music as the engine of the show, echoing the energy of the 1984 soundtrack, album, and film.

Producers say the adaptation aims to stay true to Prince’s voice while updating the piece for broader and more contemporary appeal.

Producer Orin Wolf emphasizes honoring Prince’s legacy and making the music feel urgent and accessible to new audiences, with the show powered by Prince’s songs.

Key producers and creatives stress honoring Prince’s music and legacy while delivering a modern, urgent stage adaptation for longtime fans and newcomers.

Prince died before work began on the musical, but the estate remained open to Broadway pursuit, reflecting his prior interest in staging the project.

Longtime collaborators of Prince are involved in the Broadway run, signaling a strong link to the artist’s legacy.

Prince, the original artist behind the music, died in 2016 at age 57 from an accidental overdose, a fact the article notes while celebrating his influence.