The movie "Purple Rain" will become a New York musical. The film comes from the album "Purple Rain" made by Prince. He also starred in it. The producers of the new musical called the movie "legendary". It "took the world by storm in 1984". They added that the musical was a "fitting tribute to honour Prince and his legacy". They said: "We can't wait for a new generation to discover 'Purple Rain' and…to experience its power."

"Purple Rain" won an Oscar for Best Original Song Score. Critics say it is one of the greatest musical films. It spent 24 weeks at number one in the USA music chart. The movie is about a singer and guitarist who wanted to be famous. It shows his home life, his battles with his musical rivals, and a new romance. Prince died in 2016. He sold over 100 million records worldwide. He is one of the best-selling music artists ever.