It was just announced today that actor, producer, and musician Jordan Fisher (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton) will play the leading role of The Kid in the highly anticipated Broadway stage adaptation of Purple Rain. This marks the first time that Jordan has created a role in a new Broadway musical.
As previously announced, Purple Rain will begin previews on Friday, March 12, 2027, at the Majestic Theatre, with an official opening night set for Monday, April 12, 2027.
Fisher’s many Broadway credits include Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Anthony in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Evan in Dear Evan Hansen, and Laurens/Philip in Hamilton. Most recently, he starred as Seymour in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. On screen, he produced and starred in Netflix’s Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between.
“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,” said director Saheem Ali. “Jordan brings all of that to the role, along with an infectious generosity that makes everyone around him better. He’s finding something raw, surprising, and deeply human in this iconic character, and I can’t wait for Broadway audiences to experience it.”
An alternate performer will play the role of “The Kid” on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday matinees. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
When will Prince’s Purple Rain open on Broadway?
Purple Rain begins previews at the Majestic Theatre on Friday, March 12, 2027, and officially opens on Monday, April 12, 2027.
What is Prince’s Purple Rain on Broadway about?
Purple Rain is an electrifying new musical based on the Grammy-winning album and Oscar-winning film, featuring over 20 of Prince’s iconic hits, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You,” and “The Beautiful Ones.”
Set in Minneapolis in 1984, the story follows a magnetic young performer known as “The Kid” as a new era of music television creates overnight stars. He seems like the perfect frontman to lead his bandmates to fame, but when his past threatens everything he’s built, he’ll have to sing his way out of the darkness and into the spotlight where he belongs.
Who is in the cast of Prince’s Purple Rain on Broadway?
Jordan Fisher will play The Kid. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Who is on the creative team of Prince’s Purple Rain on Broadway?
Purple Rain features music by Prince, direction by Tony nominee Saheem Ali (Buena Vista Social Club), a book by playwright and screenwriter Peter Duchan (Dogfight), music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Tony winner Jason Michael Webb (MJ the Musical), and choreography by Emmy winner Ebony Williams (Sneakerella). Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, who each worked with Prince for years as bandmates and musical collaborators, serve as Music Advisers.
Additional creative team members include David Zinn (scenic designer), Montana Levi Blanco (costume designer), Justin Townsend (lighting designer), Gareth Owen (sound designer), Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom (video and projection designers), Cookie Jordan (hair and wig designer), and Kyle Krueger (makeup designer). Casting is by The TRC Company.
Where can I buy tickets to Prince’s Purple Rain on Broadway?
Broadway Direct is an official ticketing source for Prince’s Purple Rain on Broadway. Tickets can be found here.
