Believe it or not, Prince’s “Purple Rain” has crossed the 40-year anniversary mark. In honor of that feat, his magnum opus film and musical work is now being transformed into a new medium via the pre-Broadway production: “Purple Rain.”
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Taking place in his hometown of Minneapolis, the long-awaited stage adaptation made its debut recently at the historic State Theater and is set to run through Nov. 23 before it takes over the stage in New York at a later date. With all the buzz and chatter of this impressive musical of larger-than-life artists, it got us thinking about Prince’s life and legacy and the influence he left in the world.
Specifically, it made us wonder about his gigantic, Chanhassen, MN, home a.k.a. Paisley Park, located 20 minutes from Minneapolis. This mansion was where Prince wrote, recorded, and even performed. The 65,000 square foot house sits on nine acres of land and was completed in 1988 as a place for “the Purple One” to live and work away from the chaos of Hollywood and New York City.
The $10 million dollar estate boasts countless studios, bedrooms, a soundstage, memorabilia and more (including that famous motorcycle from the iconic “Purple Rain” album cover). In October 2016, Prince’s dream of opening Paisley Park to the public came true when it began welcoming fans from all over the world for tours.
So, in honor of the new “Purple Rain” musical and the album’s 40th year anniversary, keep reading for an inside look at Prince’s massive estate!
A Sprawling Estate
The 65,000 square foot complex may look like an office building from the outside. But inside, visitors get an amazing first-hand look at the life of a musical genius.
The Iconic Prince Symbol
If you didn’t know any better, you’d think this giant white building was just that. That’s why they made sure folks could tell immediately how much greatness was inside these walls from the onset.
A Creative Sanctuary
Inside the colorful entryway, clouds are painted on the walls. Visitors are greeted by photos of the iconic artist all around.
Studio Space
Paisley Park wasn’t just a place for Prince to record music. Legendary artists like Madonna and Stevie Wonder also made magic here. The space was home to four recording studios and a video editing suite.
All of the Lewks
Prince was known as much for his colorful custom-made outfits as his music. Many of his most iconic looks are on display for visitors at Paisley Park.
A Serious Shoe Collection
And if you like his suits, you’ll lose your mind over his insane shoes from iconic moments like “Purple Rain” and more.
Cool Cars
There is a crazy collection of luxury cars on display, one of them being a baby blue Bentley which sits in the soundstage towards the back on Prince’s home.
Prince’s Gold Buick
Another car that will surely surprise guests is Prince’s gold Buick Electra 225, also referred to as “the Deuce.” This custom car was first revealed in 1993, two years before Prince entered his “The Gold Experience” era in 1995. The car was also later made famous in the 1993 song “Deuce and a Quarter.”
Prince’s Sound Stage
What people may not know is that Paisely Park is home to a massive sound stage where Prince would perform and also allow other artists to perform and film music videos and movies.
Prince’s “Purple Rain” Motorcycle
Perhaps one of the most iconic things in the entire home is Prince’s “Purple Rain” motorcycle. While this is an exact replica and not the original, fans would be happy to know that there’s cool photo opportunity that they can have with this!
Prince’s Purple Piano & Studio Room
In one of Prince’s many studios lies this beautiful purple piano. But what you may not know is that directly across from it lies a giant ping pong table where the Purple One would often play in between recordings for fun and to get his creative juices going. And before you ask, yes he was competitive.
Prince’s Gold Experience Memorabilia
One era that people don’t talk about enough is Prince’s “Golden Era.” And for the life of us, we don’t understand why! Just look at these looks and vibes.
The N.P.G. Cafe
Directly off of the huge sound stage lies the N.P.G. Cafe where Prince and other artists would come and perform in. Whether for some official party or a lowkey jam session, this area has seen a lot of star power!
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