For many, the color purple is just another secondary color on the color wheel. But for Minnesotans purple embodies rhythm, ...

“Purple Rain” began preview performances Oct. 16 at Minneapolis’ State Theatre, and ever since, many of those who have ...

Purple Rain” officially opens Nov. 5 and that’s when critics will weigh in on the show’s merits — but here are some observations from the first performance.

The show hasn’t opened yet but it has already been extended. The musical adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain,” which is set to have its pre-Broadway premiere in Minneapolis, has added ...