1984 movie "Purple Rain" is going to be made into musical on Broadway, New York. The film was made by artist Prince. He also starred in it. This should encourage people to go to see musical version. The producers of new musical are excited about their project. They said: "It's been 40 years since Prince's legendary film took world by storm. We can't think of more fitting tribute to honour Prince and his legacy than with this stage adaptation of beloved story." They added: "We can't wait for new generation to discover 'Purple Rain' and…to experience its power once again, this time live."
"Purple Rain" the movie won Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Many critics believe "Purple Rain" is one of greatest musical films. "Purple Rain" album spent 24 consecutive weeks at number one in USA's Billboard 200 music chart. It spent total of 167 weeks on that chart. It contains smash hit "When Doves Cry". The movie is about aspiring singer and guitarist who was trying to become famous. story shows his complicated home life, his battles with his musical rivals, and new romance. Prince died in 2016 from overdose of painkiller drugs. He sold over 100 million records worldwide. This makes him one of best-selling music artists of all time.
