Broadway is getting ready to bring a little purple magic to the stage! Actor and singer Jordan Fisher has landed the coveted leading role of The Kid in the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of Prince’s legendary 1984 film, Purple Rain.
Producer Orin Wolf announced the casting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Fisher will step into the iconic role originally portrayed by the late music superstar Prince in the 1984 film, which became a cultural phenomenon and helped solidify Prince’s legacy as one of music’s greatest entertainers.
The production marks the first time Fisher will originate a role in a new Broadway musical. The talented performer is no stranger to the stage, having appeared in several major productions, including Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of the Fleet Street and Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Most recently, he starred as Seymour in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.
Director Saheem Ali expressed excitement about Fisher taking on the legendary character, praising his ability to capture the swagger, vulnerability and creative spirit associated with Prince.
The Broadway adaptation will feature more than 20 songs from Prince’s iconic catalog, including fan favorites such as “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You” and “The Beautiful Ones.”
Set in Minneapolis in 1984, the musical follows The Kid, a gifted young musician navigating a competitive music scene while dealing with family struggles, professional rivalries and a complicated romance as he fights to make his mark in the music industry.
The production will be directed by Tony-nominated director Saheem Ali, with a book by playwright Peter Duchan. Emmy Award-winning choreographer Ebony Williams will lead the choreography, while Prince’s former bandmates Bobby Z and Morris Hayes will serve as music advisers.
Purple Rain will begin preview performances at New York City’s Majestic Theatre on March 12, 2027, with its official Broadway opening scheduled for April 12, 2027.
With Jordan Fisher stepping into a role made legendary by Prince, Broadway audiences will have an opportunity to experience one of music’s most beloved stories in a whole new way.
Y’all Know What?! The Kid is coming to Broadway, and the purple legacy lives on!
