The Kent State Theater is reliving the 80s this weekend in honor of Prince. For two nights students can view Prince’s movie “Purple Rain,” a rock musical drama film where Prince stars as himself.

The film starts at 11:25 p.m. on both days and admission is $5, including a junior-sized popcorn. Seating is limited, so those who wish to attend should arrive early.

Shannon Heisel, head manager at the Kent Plaza Theaters, said that the event is a way to pay tribute to the late singer who passed away in his home on April 21 at the age of 57. 

“There’s no better way to pay homage to a musical legend than to get a bunch of his fans together in one place for a special event like this one,” Heisel said.

Heisel said that the movie was released over 30 years ago, so a lot of the younger fans may be seeing it on screen for the first time.

“(It will be) such a special feeling and experience,” Heisel said, adding that the theater has also been trying to play older movies.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.goldenstartheaters.com/kent-plaza or at the Kent Plaza Theater box office.

Angelo Angel is an entertainment reporter for the Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected].