# Jordan Fisher Will Step Into Prince’s Shoes (And Strap On A Guitar) For ‘Purple Rain’ On Broadway

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jordan-fisher-will-step-into-princes-shoes-and-strap-on-a-guitar-for-purple-rain-on-broadway/
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T21:57:05+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/jordan-fisher-prince-purple-rain-broadway-interview-1236378495/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- 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.

## Summary

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.

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