*Securing iconic music for television is famously difficult, but the appearance of Prince‘s “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain” in the “Stranger Things” finale represented a uniquely complex challenge.

MINNEAPOLIS — After years of behind-the-scenes prep, three weeks of previews and the last-minute painting of downtown Minneapolis purple, the decisive moment has arrived. “Purple Rain” officially ...

Securing the rights to use a song in film or TV is a challenging and expensive task — and the more iconic the song, the more challenging and expensive the clearance is likely to be. So when two of ...

"Purple Rain" has finally arrived for its pre-Broadway run at the State Theatre. Prince’s Oscar- and Grammy-winning movie and album is now a musical, launching on a stage just blocks from the movie’s ...

Kris Kollins takes on the iconic role of the Kid in the stage adaptation of "Purple Rain," a performance that grapples with Prince’s legacy and the emotional weight of the story. When it comes to ...