Jordan Fisher is set to take on one of Prince’s most recognizable roles as Purple Rain prepares for its Broadway debut in 2027.
The production announced on November 10 that Fisher will play The Kid, the character Prince portrayed in the original 1984 film. Broadway previews are scheduled to begin March 12 at New York’s Majestic Theatre, ahead of an official opening on April 12.
The stage adaptation will feature more than 20 Prince songs, including When Doves Cry, I Would Die 4 U, The Beautiful Ones, and Purple Rain.
Fisher brings extensive Broadway experience to the production, having appeared in Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Sweeney Todd, and Moulin Rouge!. The upcoming musical will also mark his first time originating a role in a new Broadway production.
Directed by Saheem Ali, Purple Rain follows a young Minneapolis musician navigating family tensions, romantic relationships, and his pursuit of a music career.
The musical brings Prince’s celebrated story and soundtrack to the Broadway stage more than four decades after the original film debuted.