Broadway Finds Its Prince: Jordan Fisher Cast as 'The Boy' in 'Purple Rain' Musical
The Broadway musical will begin previews in March at the Majestic Theatre, with Fisher bringing major stage credits to Prince’s lead role.
- On Tuesday, Broadway announced Jordan Fisher will star as "The Kid" in the upcoming musical adaptation of Purple Rain, marking the first time Fisher originates a Broadway role.
- Based on the Oscar-winning film, the musical features iconic Prince songs including "When Doves Cry," while Director Saheem Ali and writer Peter Duchan lead the revamped creative team.
- Fisher, known for roles in Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, and Sweeney Todd, joins the cast after a 2025 world premiere in Minneapolis; he also won Dancing With the Stars.
- The musical begins previews March 12, 2027, at the Majestic Theatre, with an alternate performer to be announced playing "The Kid" on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday matinees.
- Director Saheem Ali said, "'The Kid' is discovering the fire beneath the surface: the swagger, vulnerability and restless creative spirit we recognize in Prince," adding that Jordan brings "infectious generosity" to the role.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway has found its Prince — Jordan Fisher. The actor, whose Broadway credits include “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Hamilton,” will play Prince’s leading role of “The Boy” in a musical adaptation of “Purple Rain.” The musical will premiere at the Majestic Theatre next spring, beginning previews in March....
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NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway has found its Prince — Jordan Fisher. The actor, whose Broadway credits include “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Hamilton,” will play Prince’s leading role of “The Boy” in a musical adaptation of “Purple Rain.” The musical will premiere at the Majestic Theatre next spring, beginning previews in March....
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