The film purple rainthe film debut of Prince in 1984, will now have a stage adaptation -in Broadway– which will exhibit the compositions of the famous American multi-instrumentalist who passed away in 2016.
This will happen 40 years after the release of the original film purple rain and, in parallel, the release of the soundtrack album.
What is known is that the adaptation will feature the music of Prince, a play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, whose work Appropriate is currently on Broadway – and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, who recently directed Skin of our teeth in the same famous area of the city which brings together more than 40 theatres.
The specialized media say so The Hollywood journalistthe book is based on the original screenplay by purple rainwritten by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn and, as it turned out, “more details about the premiere of the opera and its placement will soon be announced”, that is, where it will debut, in which hall.
Prince, in the iconic image of the film. Clarin Archive PhotoIn this way, what is sought is that fans can “relive” the unique experience of the film, now in the proximity offered by a theatrical setting, seeking to capture the essence and spirit of Prince’s creative genius. The production will focus on flashbacks to transport audiences to the vibrant 1980s, “immersing them in the unique aesthetic and vibrant atmosphere of the era”, it was reported.
A work as a tribute
“We can think of no more fitting tribute than to honor Prince and the legacy of Purple Rain with this stage adaptation of the beloved story,” said L. Londell McMillan, president of The NorthStar Group, and Larry Mestel, founder and CEO of Primaria Wave Music, project manager.
“We are very pleased with our Broadway partners and our creative team, who are bringing theatricality to the film’s original fictional story. We are eager to discover a new generation purple rain and that lovers of the original film and album can once again experience its power, this time live.”
Prince died in 2016.It is reasonable purple rain it ended up being a Broadway musical. For starters, the film and album contain a number of songs that have become very popular. The album was released on June 25, 1984 by Warner Bros. It has sold more than 22 million copies, becoming one of the most successful albums of all time and the sixth most successful soundtrack in the world.
The most complicated thing, without a doubt, will be the choice of the protagonist. How to find someone to play Prince with in a purple rain theatrical?
The film version of purple rain (1984) starred Prince himself as The Kid, an up-and-coming rock musician from Minneapolis working in a difficult home environment and competing against a rival band while having an affair.
The film grossed nearly $100 million worldwide and won the Academy Award for Best Original Score.
Source: Clarin
