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Wayne Theatre hosting screening of Prince classic Purple Rain

Chris Graham

princeThe Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro is planning a tribute to music icon Prince, who passed away on Thursday.

The theater is hosting “Purple Rain: A Tribute to Prince” on Friday, April 29, at 8 p.m.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. with music from Prince’s 39-year recording career filling the theater for the hour leading to showtime.

Admission to the event is Pay What You Will.

 

About the Film: Purple Rain (1984) starring Prince

111 min

A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance and his own dissatisfied band as his star begins to rise. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score.

Director: Albert Magnoli

Writers: Albert Magnoli, William Blinn

Stars: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day

Notes: Prince won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for the song “Purple Rain,” and at one point in 1984, the movie, the song and the movie soundtrack album were #1 on each of their respective charts, the first time that had ever happened.

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