Producers also announced a Broadway vet will play Apollonia Kris Kollins will play the Kid, aka a semi-autobiographical version of Prince, in the upcoming “Purple Rain” musical.

The film “Purple Rain” is having a Broadway-style adaptation, and the leads for the show have been announced before its Pre-Broadway run in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis.

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

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

Newcomer musician/songwriter Kris Kollins will play the Kid, aka a semi-autobiographical version of Prince, in the upcoming “Purple Rain” musical, producers announced Tuesday.

Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb star in the 'Purple Rain' stage debut at the State Theatre, featuring iconic music by Prince and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz.

The cast members who will lead the pre-Broadway world premiere stage adaptation of PURPLE RAIN have been revealed. See who is starring and learn more about the world premiere production.

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