🎤 Purple Reign Incoming: Newcomer Kris Kollins Snags Prince’s Crown In ‘Purple Rain’ Musical – And Baby, He Slaps!

🎤 Purple Reign Incoming: Newcomer Kris Kollins Snags Prince’s Crown In ‘Purple Rain’ Musical – And Baby, He Slaps!

Darlings, gather ‘round and clutch those sequined gloves—Ms. Rizzlerina is sliding in, heels first, with a glam-bomb of hot theatrical tea that’ll have you screaming “Let’s Go Crazy” all the way to Broadway and back.

Yes, yes, YES—it’s happening! The iconic purple power anthem of generations past is boogieing its way from the big screen to the bright lights of the stage in a dazzling musical remake of Purple Rain. But hold that side-eye, loves, because the crown jewel of this production is not what you’d expect. The royal role once rocked to legendary perfection by His Royal Badness, Prince himself, is being passed to… drumroll, please… a sparkly-eyed newcomer named Kris Kollins.

Wait, who? You heard me.

Now, before you toss your lace gloves in protest, darling, let Ms. Rizzlerina break it down! Sources say the creative masterminds behind this rebirthed purple fantasia were positively “blown away” by Kris’s performance energy. Yes, honey, apparently he’s got that electric charisma, that star-is-born staaaank that Prince devotees demand—even if he doesn’t have purple rain falling in slow motion every time he walks into a room. (Although, give it time, boo. Give it time.)

Described as raw, riveting, and radiating the exact swagger required to channel the late music legend’s stage presence, Kris has put the production team under a musical love spell. Let’s just say, if charisma were a synthesizer, this kid’s already in a keytar solo with glitter smoke behind him.

And guess who’s joining Mr. Purple Sparkle Pop Star onstage? Rachel Webb, baby! She’s bringing the heat as the co-leading lady, and trust me, the chemistry is sizzling like vinyl on a summer sidewalk. Webb, known for her powerhouse vocals and Broadway poise, is serving up fierce diva vibes opposite Kollins’ bad-boy mystique. Can you feel the glamor building? Because I do. And it’s contagious, honey.

This isn’t just another jukebox musical we’ll forget by next festival season—oh no. Details remain hush-hush about who’s producing the Purple Rain redux, but word on the sidewalk is that it’s dripping with drama, drenched in 80s flair (hello shoulder pads!), and topped off with a glittering dose of modern heartbeat. Think Gen Z aesthetics meet First Avenue nostalgia with a TikTok-friendly twist. Prince would be raising a velvet eyebrow in approval, don’t you think?

Now, I know what the stans are saying: “Can anyone really play Prince?” The answer, sweet sugarplums, is no one. But can someone honor him, bring the vibes, and make us dance through tears and funky beats? That’s our golden hope—and if Kris Kollins has hearts racing just from the early rehearsals, then baby, it’s clear the purple torch isn’t burned out… it’s been reborn.

Stay tuned, my glitter-glazed gossip goblins, because as this show moves from rehearsal rooms to center stage, you know Ms. Rizzlerina will be unbuckling platform boots and shimmying backstage to sniff out every rhinestone-covered crumb of scoop. Who’s designing the fits? Are there any surprise cameos? Is there a rain machine signature moment? Oh, you better believe I’m on it like rhinestones on a Revolution tour jacket.

Until then, tuck in your lace kerchiefs and grab those boom boxes, my loves.

Stay fabulous, stay fierce, and let the gossip roll!

– Ms. Rizzlerina 💋