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Jordan Fisher Will Step Into Prince’s Shoes (And Strap On A Guitar) For ‘Purple Rain’ On Broadway
Jordan Fisher will play The Kid, the role made famous by Prince, in the Broadway musical *Purple Rain*. The casting places a rising stage performer at the centre of a high-profile adaptation, which aims to bring Prince’s music and legacy to a new generation.
Previews are scheduled to begin at the Majestic Theater on 12 March 2027, with opening night set for 12 April. Fisher, 32, has appeared in *Hamilton*, *Dear Evan Hansen*, *Hadestown* and *Sweeney Todd*; he says he will play instruments live and perform the show’s dance and acrobatic sequences. He also described a long-standing connection to Prince’s music, first introduced to him by his grandfather.
In short
- Jordan Fisher will play The Kid in *Purple Rain* on Broadway.
- Previews start 12 March 2027; opening night is set for 12 April.
- Fisher says the role will draw on his live music and dance skills.
Explained simply
Purple Rain is a stage adaptation of Prince’s 1984 film, which follows an ambitious musician known as The Kid as he tries to make his way in Minneapolis’s music scene. Prince starred as The Kid and wrote and performed the film’s songs, including “Purple Rain”, helping make it a defining part of his career.
Prince was an influential American singer, songwriter and musician, known for blending rock, funk and pop and for his distinctive performances. Any new version of the story brings together his music and a character closely associated with him, while introducing both to audiences who may not know the original film.
Jordan Fisher is an American actor, singer and dancer who has appeared in several Broadway productions. The role draws on his experience performing on stage and asks him to carry a story closely tied to Prince’s musical legacy.