Jordan Fisher to star as Prince’s iconic character in Broadway adaptation of ‘Purple Rain’

The actor and singer will take on the role of “The Kid” when the musical opens on Broadway in April 2027.

Actor and singer Jordan Fisher is set to take on one of music and entertainment’s most recognizable roles, playing “The Kid” in the upcoming Broadway musical adaptation of “Purple Rain,” the iconic 1984 film inspired by the life and music of Prince.

Producer Orin Wolf announced the casting on November 10, as reported by Deadline. The production is scheduled to begin previews March 12, 2027, at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre, with its official opening set for April 12. Fisher brings extensive stage experience to the production, having appeared in several major Broadway musicals, including “Hamilton,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” and “Moulin Rouge!.” Most recently, he starred as Seymour in the Off-Broadway revival of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

His screen credits include Netflix’s “Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between,” “To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You,” “Work It,” “Rent: Live!” and Disney/Pixar’s “Turning Red.” The role marks Fisher’s first opportunity to originate a character in a new Broadway musical.

Director Saheem Ali praised Fisher’s interpretation of the character, highlighting the actor’s ability to capture the swagger, vulnerability and creative intensity associated with Prince. “We know that Jordan Fisher is an extraordinary talent,” Ali said, adding that watching him inhabit “The Kid” has revealed a performance that is both raw and deeply human.

The stage adaptation will feature more than 20 songs from Prince’s legendary catalog, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You” and “The Beautiful Ones.” The production features music by Prince, a book by playwright and screenwriter Peter Duchan, and choreography by Ebony Williams. Jason Michael Webb leads the music team, while Ali, known for directing the Tony-nominated “Buena Vista Social Club,” takes the director’s chair.

Two musicians who shared a long history with Prince, former bandmates Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, will serve as music advisers. The story is set in Minneapolis in 1984, following “The Kid,” a gifted young musician navigating the competitive club scene while trying to establish himself and lead his band to success.