Jordan Fisher will star as The Kid, the role Prince made famous in the 1984 film, in the Broadway musical Purple Rain.
The production announced the casting Tuesday. Previews begin March 12, 2027 at the Majestic Theatre, ahead of an April 12 opening night.
(via Broadway’s Majestic Theatre)
- Role: The Kid, the part Prince played in the film
- Theater: Majestic Theatre, New York
- Previews begin: March 12, 2027
- Opening night: April 12, 2027
- Director: Saheem Ali
- Book: Peter Duchan
‘Who Is Jordan Fisher Playing in Purple Rain?’
Jordan Fisher plays The Kid, the Minneapolis musician at the center of the story, a character widely seen as a version of Prince himself.
It’s the first time he will originate a role on Broadway. An alternate performer will play The Kid on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday matinees.
Director Saheem Ali praised Jordan for the “swagger, vulnerability and restless creative spirit we recognize in Prince.”
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‘What Happened to the Original Lead?’
Jordan is new to the project, which had its world premiere at the State Theatre in Minneapolis in fall 2025. Kris Kollins starred as The Kid in that production.
The show is getting a largely new creative team for Broadway, including Saheem Ali as director and Peter Duchan writing the book.
‘What Is the Purple Rain Musical About?’
The musical adapts the 1984 Oscar-winning film and the Grammy-winning album that made Prince a star. It is set in Minneapolis in 1984.
The stage version features more than 20 of Prince’s hits, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me With You” and “The Beautiful Ones.”
‘Who Else Is Behind the Production?’
Ebony Williams choreographs, and Jason Michael Webb handles music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations. Prince collaborators Bobby Z and Morris Hayes are music advisers.
The design team includes Tony winners David Zinn (scenic), Montana Levi Blanco (costumes), Justin Townsend (lighting) and Gareth Owen (sound).
‘Jordan’s Broadway Résumé’
Jordan made his Broadway debut in Hamilton in 2016, playing John Laurens and Philip Hamilton. He later starred in Dear Evan Hansen as Evan.
He has since played Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd, Orpheus in Hadestown and Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where he joined for a limited run from April to July 2025.
He’s also a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner, so he arrives with a loyal theater fan base.
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Now he’s stepping into some of the most famous boots in pop history, and we’ll be watching for more news as previews approach in March.
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