A musical adaptation of Prince’s iconic Purple Rain will open on Broadway in spring 2027 at New York City’s Majestic Theatre.

Preview performances are scheduled to begin March 12, 2027, ahead of an official opening on April 12.

Based on Prince’s 1984 Oscar-winning film and Grammy-winning album, the musical follows The Kid, an ambitious young musician navigating family struggles, romance and his pursuit of stardom in Minneapolis.

The production will feature more than 20 songs from Prince’s catalog, including “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with U” and “Purple Rain.”

The Broadway production will be directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali, with a book by Peter Duchan, choreography by Emmy Award winner Ebony Williams, and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb. Prince collaborators Bobby Z and Morris Hayes will serve as music advisers.

Casting will be announced at a later date, while tickets are expected to go on sale in September.

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David Lee Roth has canceled all but one of the remaining dates on his 2026 U.S. tour.

The former Van Halen frontman is now scheduled to perform only his previously announced August 7 show in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Roth launched the tour in April and had extended the schedule through early September. Recently canceled shows include stops in Dillon, Colo.; Clear Lake, Iowa; Louisville, Ky.; and East Moline, Ill.

No reason was given for the cancellations. However, media reports have suggested that weak ticket sales at several June and July performances may have contributed to the decision.

Following the announcement, former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar posted a video message on social media inviting Roth to join him at one of his upcoming Las Vegas concerts.

“Hey, Dave. Sammy here,” Hagar said. “I just got a call from Michael Anthony … about your tour getting canceled. And I wanna say from the bottom of my heart, I’m sorry. I hope you’re well. I hope there’s not a physical problem.”

“Honestly, Mike and I love the fact that you’ve been out there doing it, supporting the greatest band in the world that we were both part of, supporting what we did in this band to keep this music alive. You and I, Mikey, Al [Alex Van Halen], Ed [Van Halen] cannot be replaced. So, when you’re ready to carry on, you go, brother. Mike and I support you.”

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Bob Seger has announced a newly remastered and expanded 20th anniversary edition of his 2006 album Face the Promise, set for release on September 18.

The release will be available on streaming services for the first time and will include four bonus tracks: “Time,” “Little Jane,” “Red Eye to Memphis” and “Let Me Try.”

The anniversary edition will also receive the album’s first-ever 2-LP vinyl pressing, featuring a gatefold jacket and a 12-page booklet. The album was remastered by longtime Seger mastering engineer Robert Vosgien.

Originally released on September 12, 2006, Face The Promise was Seger’s 16th studio album. It debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The album includes the singles “Wait for Me” and “Wreck This Heart,” along with “The Answer’s In The Question,” a duet with country singer Patty Loveless.

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The Rolling Stones have earned their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart with Foreign Tongues.

The latest studio album by the English rock band, released on July 10, tops the chart dated July 25.

Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, which launched in May 1991, ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on pure album sales.

The album is ranked No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, No. 2 on Top Rock Albums chart, and No. 3 on Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales charts.

Foreign Tongues is followed by the “Rivalry” soundtrack at No. 2, My Chemical Romance’s Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys at No. 3, YEONJUN’s NO LABELS: PART 02 at No. 4, and Madonna’s CONFESSIONS II at No. 5 on the latest Top Album Sales chart.

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Jon Bon Jovi, who was forced to abruptly end his Madison Square Garden Show Thursday, July 23rd, amid vocal issues, said he hopes to reschedule the concert.

After struggling to play classic songs such as “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “It’s My Life,” Bon Jovi told the audience, “I know I’m letting you down and it’s not like me to do that. We’re gonna do one more song, and I’m gonna need your help. We might have to cool it because I’m fu**ing hurting.”

The Bon Jovi frontman completed the night halfway through by “Livin’ on a Prayer” with the help of Train’s Pat Monahan. He played on with the crowd singing along.

After finishing, Bon Jovi announced, “Don’t throw away your ticket stubs, I’m gonna figure something out, OK? Just hold onto it, we’ll figure out how to reschedule. But I’m gonna have to cool it for the night. I feel great. I’ll see you again soon, goodnight.”

The singer, songwriter and guitarist, who had undergone reconstructive surgery on his vocal cords four years ago, sang 14 songs in all at MSG.

Source: RTT Music News