Forty years after “Purple Rain” made Minneapolis a musical myth, its new stage adaptation returns home — testing whether the story that defined a city can find new life on Broadway.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists that are in more than one band would you like to hear?

On the first of two nights in Minneapolis, the visionary performer brought the Who Is the Sky? tour to life on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to candy would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to the night or it being dark outside would you like to hear?

Nina DiAngelo and Monica West cohosted Roxy's Drag Queen Charity Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Roxy's in Minneapolis. This was a fundraiser and member engagement event for The Current featuring members of the staff.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be considered scary or creepy would you like to hear?

Out Friday, Oct. 31, the eight-disc, 139-track set, ‘Through The Open Window,’ contains a treasure trove of more than 20 primitive and unreleased home recordings made in his home state between 1956 and 1963.

Jill Riley of The Current’s Morning Show talked with actor Barry Bostwick about The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour. Bostwick, who is best known for portraying Brad Majors in the film, shared stories about the movie, the cast, and much more.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that could be Halloween costumes would you like to hear?