Jordan Fisher Takes on Prince’s Role in Broadway Adaptation of ‘Purple Rain’

Jordan Fisher will star as “The Kid” in the Broadway stage adaptation of Purple Rain.

A Broadway veteran, known for his starring roles in Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown and Dear Evan Hansen, Fisher takes on the role played by Prince in the 1984 film. The musical is set to start previews March 12, 2027 at the Majestic Theatre, ahead of an April 12 opening.

An alternate performer to be announced will play the role of “The Kid” on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday matinees. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

The musical, based on the film, features music by Prince, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You” and “Purple Rain.” The musical follows a young performer known as “The Kid,” who tries to lead his band to fame, while dealing with his own turbulent past, a rival singer and a developing romantic interest.

In addition to his Broadway credits, which also include Laurens/Philip in Hamilton and Anthony in the most recent revival of Sweeney Todd, Fisher has starred on screen in Netflix’s Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You, Work It, Rent: Live!, Grease: Live!, and Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red.

“We know that Jordan Fisher is an extraordinary talent, but what’s been thrilling about watching him inhabit ‘The Kid’ is discovering the fire beneath the surface: the swagger, vulnerability and restless creative spirit we recognize in Prince,” said director Saheem Ali. “Jordan brings all of that to the role, along with an infectious generosity that makes everyone around him better. He’s finding something raw, surprising, and deeply human in this iconic character, and I can’t wait for Broadway audiences to experience it.”

The musical comes to Broadway after a world premiere at the State Theater in Minneapolis in fall 2025. The show has since revamped its creative team, with Ali (Buena Vista Social Club) now directing the musical and a new book by Peter Duchan (Dogfight). Choreographer Ebony Williams remains (Sneakerella; additional choreography for the Renaissance World Tour). Kris Kollins, a D.C-based singer songwriter, played the role of the Kid in Minnesota.

Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, both of whom worked with Prince, are music advisers on the production. Orin Wolf, producer of Buena Vista Social Club, is lead producing.