Jordan Fisher to play The Kid in Broadway’s Purple Rain
Fisher will lead the stage adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film, with previews set for March 2027 at the Majestic Theatre.
Jordan Fisher will play The Kid in the Broadway adaptation of Purple Rain, taking the role Prince played in the 1984 film. Previews are scheduled to begin March 12, 2027, at New York’s Majestic Theatre, with opening night set for April 12.
- Fisher’s casting was reported independently by Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter.
- An alternate performer is scheduled to play The Kid at Tuesday evening performances and Wednesday matinees.
- The production follows a Minneapolis premiere in fall 2025 and has a revised creative team for Broadway.
How the Broadway production differs
The Hollywood Reporter describes the musical as an adaptation of the film, with Prince songs including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You” and “Purple Rain.” Its story follows a young musician known as The Kid as he tries to lead his band to fame while confronting a turbulent past, a rival singer and a developing romance.
The show premiered at Minneapolis’s State Theater in fall 2025, where Kris Kollins played The Kid. The Broadway version has a changed creative team: Saheem Ali is directing and Peter Duchan has written a new book. Ebony Williams remains the choreographer. Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, both former collaborators of Prince, are music advisers, and Orin Wolf is lead producer, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Fisher’s approach to playing The Kid
Fisher told Billboard he plans to play instruments live and perform the show’s dance and acrobatic elements. He described the role as a chance to use skills he has developed across his career, and praised Ali, Williams and music supervisor Jason Michael Webb as central to presenting the musical.
Fisher said he sees The Kid as a fictional character rather than a portrait of Prince. “I’m not Prince, I’m The Kid,” he told Billboard, adding that the character’s voice belongs to the character. He also said Lin-Manuel Miranda encouraged him about the role.
What it means for Broadway audiences
The casting puts Fisher, whose Broadway credits include Hamilton, Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen and Moulin Rouge!, in the central role for the production’s New York run. Audiences at Tuesday evening shows and Wednesday matinees are scheduled to see an alternate performer in the part; that performer’s name has not been announced. The production says further casting will be announced later, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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- 1Jordan Fisher Will Step Into Prince’s Shoes (And Strap On A Guitar) For ‘Purple Rain’ On BroadwayBillboard · billboard.comNews outlet
- 2Jordan Fisher Takes on Prince’s Role in Broadway Adaptation of ‘Purple Rain’The Hollywood Reporter · hollywoodreporter.comNewspaper or magazine
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