On one hand, it felt like an average night at Minneapolis’ venerable rock club from over its past 40 years. The DJ spun a lot ...

Jon Bream has been a music critic at the Star Tribune since 1975, making him the longest tenured pop critic at a U.S. daily ...

The best thing that happened during previews is Kris Kollins’ rapid development from timid amateur to captivating headliner.

When creators announced that the musical version of Prince’s 1984 film “Purple Rain” would premiere in Minneapolis, they praised Minnesota’s audiences for their sophistication and passion for live ...

In the heart of the city Prince put on the musical map, the legacy of one of Minneapolis' favorite sons takes center stage.

Purple Rain” officially opens Nov. 5 and that’s when critics will weigh in on the show’s merits — but here are some observations from the first performance.

It’s one of his signature recordings, so it’s hard to entertain the idea of anyone playing the Purple Rain guitar solo apart from Prince (although that hasn't stopped plenty of people from giving it a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images "Prince was very excited," The ...

As the stage adaptation of the film "Purple Rain" makes its pre-Broadway debut in Minneapolis, Dave Rusan reflected on his ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Prince fans can soon book a stay at the "Purple Rain" house in Minneapolis. It's in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic film. It's part of Airbnb's Icons program and in ...

Performances are now underway for the world premiere stage adaptation of the iconic film, PURPLE RAIN. The Broadway-aimed ...