# @stjamesiii on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbUjOPaADDk
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-28T03:16:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Jimmy (@stjamesiii) — https://gondola.cc/stjamesiii

## Caption

𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟰𝟮 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗼

𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 is a 1984 American romantic rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli from a screenplay co-written by Magnoli and William Blinn. It stars Prince (in his feature film debut), Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, and Clarence Williams III. In the film, the Kid (Prince), a rising musician, grapples with his turbulent personal life as he competes with rival local musician Morris (Day).

In January 2024, it was announced that producer Orin Wolf would be adapting the film into a Broadway stage musical, with its book written by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz.

On February 6, it was announced that the production would make its world premiere in Spring 2025, playing at Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In October 2024, it was announced that the musical will premiere on October 16, 2025.

In August 2025, it was announced that Kris Kollins and Rachel Webb were part of the lead cast as The Kid and Apollonia respectfully.

9 days later, the rest of the cast were announced.

#ClassicMovie #Prince #PurpleRain #1984

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prince, classicmovie, 1984, purplerain

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