Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Kris Kollins will make his professional stage debut in the same role that made Prince a household name.

Patty Kotero, who played the girlfriend of Prince's The Kid in the 1984 film, is seeking definitive ownership of the stage ...

Creators of the stage version of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ named newcomer Kris Kollins as the star in August 2025.

Prince ’s estate is firing back at a lawsuit from Purple Rain co-star Apollonia Kotero, calling her claims “frivolous” and ...

The estate reportedly argues that Kotero surrendered rights to “Apollonia” when she signed her Purple Rain contract in the ...

The rest of the cast is set for the Broadway-bound Purple Rain. Also starring are Bilaal Avaz as Doc, Leon Addison Brown as ...

Casting director Taylor Williams discovered Kollins on social media as part of a nationwide search. The Washington D.C.-based ...

For years, people wondered what a 'Purple Rain' sequel might look like. 'Graffiti Bridge' gave the answer few were looking ...

Lileana Blain-Cruz, a Tony Award nominee for "The Skin of Our Teeth," will direct. "Prince talked about adapting 'Purple Rain' for the stage for years.

Prince stars as The Kid in “Purple Rain,” a young singer who is competing with a rival performer. In addition to leading the film, the late musician also composed and produced the score and original ...

26 million people tuned in to watch the duo sing a medley of hits including 'Purple Rain', 'Baby I'm a Star' and 'Crazy In Love'. Prince and Beyoncé may just be one of the greatest musical ...