Jordan Fisher Tapped To Star As Prince In 'Purple Rain' Broadway Musical

Broadway veteran and chart-topping artist Jordan Fisher has officially landed the most coveted role on stage: starring as The Kid in the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of Prince's legendary 1984 film masterpiece, Purple Rain.

Announced on Tuesday, November 10, Fisher's casting marks a historic career milestone as the first time the multi-talented performer — whose acclaimed stage resume includes starring roles in Hamilton, Hadestown, and Moulin Rouge! — will originate a lead character in a brand-new Broadway musical.

The production will showcase over twenty of Prince's timeless classics, including legendary anthems like "When Doves Cry," "I Would Die 4 U," "Let's Go Crazy," and "The Beautiful Ones." Set against the electric backdrop of 1984 Minneapolis, the musical follows a gifted young artist navigating intense family turmoil, passionate romance, and an relentless fire for musical immortality.

Director Saheem Ali praised Fisher's transformative preparation for the role: "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."

Fisher himself addressed the monumental responsibility in an emotional announcement video: "People are going to think I'm crazy for even trying. And maybe I am. Crazy enough to put in the hours, crazy enough to try to walk in his boots." Previews begin March 12, 2027, at New York's iconic Majestic Theatre ahead of an official opening night on April 12, 2027.

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