Jordan Fisher to star in ‘Purple Rain’ Broadway musical

Fisher will take on the starring role Prince played in the 1984 movie that, like the stage show, features the singer's original concept and hit songs.

Summary

• Jordan Fisher will star in Purple Rain on Broadway as The Kid, the role originated by Prince on screen
• Fisher is known for his Broadway performances in Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, and Moulin Rouge!
• The show follows a young musician chasing fame in the new age of music TV
• The show features Prince hits like “When Doves Cry” and “Purple Rain"
• Performances start at the Majestic Theatre on March 12

Dig, if you will, the news: Jordan Fisher will lead the new Purple Rain musical on Broadway this spring, beginning performances at the Majestic Theatre on March 12 ahead of an April 12 opening night.

Fisher most recently performed on Broadway as Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical in 2025, and his other Broadway credits include Hadestown, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Sweeney Todd. On screen, he's known for his roles in Teen Beach Movie, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, The Flash, Liv and Maddie, and the televised musical specials Rent: Live and Grease Live. Currently, he's producing the Off-Broadway musical The King's Critique.

In Purple Rain, he will star as The Kid, the role that marked Prince's feature film debut in 1984. Purple Rain follows the young Minneapolis musician as he tries to outrun his troubled past in his quest for fame in the new age of music TV. The musical features over 20 hit Prince songs, like “When Doves Cry” and the title track, and a book by Peter Duchan. Saheem Ali directs.

Additional casting for Purple Rain on Broadway has yet to be announced.

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