"Prince's 'Purple Rain' Set to Make Broadway Debut as Stage Musical"
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Broadway producer Orin Wolf is developing a stage adaptation of Prince's iconic film "Purple Rain" with a book by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz. The adaptation will feature music and lyrics from the original movie and album, and additional production details will be announced in the coming months. The project aims to honor Prince's legacy and bring a new generation to discover the power of "Purple Rain" live on stage.
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