Casting has been announced for the world premiere production of the upcoming stage adaptation of Purple Rain!
The new musical, featuring music and lyrics by Prince, will have its world premiere at Hennepin Arts’ historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 16 to November 16.
Purple Rain, based on the beloved movie, brings to life the electrifying, fictional journey of “The Kid,” a talented but troubled young musician trying to make it in the Minneapolis club scene. As he contends with a tumultuous home life, a rival band, and an unexpected romance with an aspiring young singer, The Kid fights to find his voice and seize his moment in the spotlight.
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Emerging musician and songwriter Kris Kollins will make his professional stage debut as The Kid while Rachel Webb will co-star as Apollonia.
A video of the two leads performing “Take Me With U” has been released. Watch below!
Tickets are currently available at HennepinArts.org.
In the meantime, you can catch Rachel right now in the national touring production of & Juliet, which is starting performances in Los Angeles this week.
We recently caught up with Rachel to learn 10 Fun Facts about her that fans likely don’t know already.
Source: justjared.com
