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

The big day has arrived. On Wednesday evening, “Purple Rain,” the musical adaptation of Prince’s semi-autobiographical movie ...

“Purple Rain” is not a faithful adaptation or a straight jukebox musical, but it does successfully bring in Prince songs from other points in his career, allowing Kollins and the rest of the cast to ...