The legendary “Purple Rain” is transferred to the stage as a musical, with its world premiere expected in the fall in Minneapolis.

In the role of “The Kid”, the young musician introduced on the big screen by the late Prince in 1984, he will be the rising artist Kris Kollins. At his side will be actress Rachel Webb having the role of Apollonia, according to the announcement of producer Orin Wolf.

The show will premiere at the State Theater in Minneapolis on October 16 and will run until November 16th. For the time being, it has not been known when he will go up to Broadway.

In addition to the protagonists, the producer also revealed the creative team behind the ambitious production. The choreographies were undertaken by Ebony Williams, while the scenes by Tony, David Zinn.

The musical is based on a story of Prince. The libretto is signed by two Tony and Pulitzer Prize, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, based on the original script by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn.

The music and the lyrics are of the top star, and the director is directed by the Tony Award, Lileana Blain-Cruz. In addition, two long -term collaborators of the famous singer, Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, will have a consulting role in production.

According to the description of the project, “Purple Rain” comes to life, “the fascinating journey of a talented but tortured young musician trying to conquer the scene of the Minneapolis clubs. As he is confronted with a tumultuous family life, an opposing band and an unexpected love with a young aspiring singer, “The Kid” struggles to find his own voice and grab the opportunity for a place in the spotlight. “

Kollins was discovered by Casting Taylor Williams and the creative team of “Purple Rain” through social media, according to Deadline.

He is a Washington-based singer-singer, who released his first EP last year, entitled “Pistachio”. His latest song, “Gsaw”, is currently heard in Paramount +’s “Noah’s Arc: The Movie”. “Purple Rain” will be his debut on the theatrical scene.