The reaction to the flashy musical stood out.
“The crowd is so beautiful and lively.
It’s a totally different energy.
It’s a Prince energy,” Penner tells EW.
Saturday’s screening of the 1984 cult film will, in fact, be a celebration of life.
The Los Angeles screening during Independence Day weekend will feature all things Prince, whodied in April at57.
You know it’s a true honorary night when Questlove of The Roots is coming in to DJ.
“Not untilHamiltonhas another musical changed the world and changed lives.PurpleRain is still magic after all this time.”
Just look at Penner’s poster, which EW is exclusively revealing.
Cinespia screenings are complemented byreimagined pop art posters by Penner.
“He has so many songs that are about him being alone in his room.
InPurple Rain, you see where that comes from.
“I love the iconic imagery fromPurple Rainthe album with the flowers on the ground,” Penner adds.
“I’m a big flower girl; it’s a perfect marriage of ideas.”
Those who haven’t joyously mourned Prince’s passing will have the quintessential night to do so.
“It’s going to be a really emotional night,” Penner says.
“I don’t think people are going to want to come home, in true Prince fashion.”
Penner has one piece of advice for those attending: dress up and go crazy.
Cinespia’s sold-outPurple Rainscreening is Saturday at 9 p.m. PT.
