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Jordan Fisher is stepping into one of entertainment’s most iconic roles, taking on the character of "The Kid" in a forthcoming Broadway musical adaptation of "Purple Rain," the 1984 film that drew inspiration from Prince’s life and music. Producer Orin Wolf announced the casting on November 10, according to reporting by Deadline.
The production will launch previews on March 12, 2027, at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre, with opening night set for April 12. Fisher brings a strong track record to the role, having appeared in major Broadway productions including "Hamilton," "Dear Evan Hansen," "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," and "Moulin Rouge!" Most recently, he starred as Seymour in an Off-Broadway revival of "Little Shop of Horrors." His screen work includes Netflix’s "Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between," "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You," and Disney/Pixar’s "Turning Red."
Director Saheem Ali commended Fisher’s approach to the character, noting his ability to capture the swagger, vulnerability, and creative drive that defined Prince. Ali remarked that Fisher’s performance reveals both raw intensity and deep humanity in the role—marking Fisher’s first opportunity to originate a character in a new Broadway musical.
The stage adaptation will feature over 20 songs from Prince’s catalog, including "When Doves Cry," "I Would Die 4 U," "Take Me with You," and "The Beautiful Ones." The creative team includes playwright and screenwriter Peter Duchan on the book, choreographer Ebony Williams, and music director Jason Michael Webb. Ali, who directed the Tony-nominated "Buena Vista Social Club," helms the production. Two longtime Prince collaborators—former bandmates Bobby Z and Morris Hayes—will serve as music advisers.
Set in Minneapolis in 1984, the musical follows "The Kid," a talented young musician working to establish himself and lead his band to success within the city’s competitive club scene.
"Purple Rain" is the 1984 film that launched Prince into mainstream superstardom, featuring music and a narrative centered on his character’s rise in the Minneapolis music scene. The film’s soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums of all time, and the movie remains a cultural touchstone in music and cinema.
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