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Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain
1983 6.0 (4 votes) 1h 15m
Genres
Music History Drama
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Warner Music
Warner Music Group

Prince and the Revolution: The Makings Of Rain

We don't have a prince in Minnesota...we have a KING!

Overview

On the 3rd of August 1983, Prince played a benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre Company at First Avenue, Minneapolis. The concert was instigated by Loyce Houlton, artistic director of the long-time modern dance troupe. She had met Prince during the band's dance classes and asked him to play a benefit show. Prince's concert raise $23,000 for the financially beleaguered MDT dance company. The concert is generally regarded as one of the most excited shows he has ever played. The basic tracks of three songs from the concert were used on Purple Rain.

Top Cast

Prince
Prince

Wendy Melvoin
Wendy Melvoin

Lisa Coleman
Lisa Coleman

Dr. Fink

Brown Mark

Bobby Z

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