# Jordan Fisher to Star as the Kid in Broadway’s ‘Purple Rain’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jordan-fisher-to-star-as-the-kid-in-broadways-purple-rain/
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:37:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T18:57:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/legit/news/jordan-fisher-purple-rain-broadway-the-kid-1236944078/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment

## Key points

- Jordan Fisher will portray Prince’s iconic character The Kid.
- Broadway previews begin on 12 March, with opening night on 12 April.
- The musical features more than 20 Prince hits.

## Summary

Jordan Fisher will play The Kid, the role made famous by Prince, in the Broadway musical adaptation of *Purple Rain*. It will be Fisher’s first time originating a role on Broadway, adding a new milestone to his theatre career, which includes *Hamilton*, *Dear Evan Hansen* and *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*.

Previews are due to begin at the Majestic Theatre on 12 March, ahead of opening night on 12 April next spring. An alternate will play The Kid at Tuesday evening performances and Wednesday matinees, with further casting still to come. Based on the 1984 film and its hit album, the stage show includes more than 20 Prince songs; it was first staged in Minneapolis in 2025.

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