Jordan Fisher to Star as Prince in Upcoming Broadway 'Purple Rain' Adaptation
Broadway star Jordan Fisher will step into Prince's legendary boots to star as 'The Kid' in the upcoming theatrical adaptation of 'Purple Rain' on Broadway in spring 2027.
More than 40 years after Prince conquered the screen with "Purple Rain," the iconic 1984 film is heading to the stage, and the star to step into the legendary musician's boots has finally been found. Jordan Fisher, a Broadway star and winner of the American edition of "Dancing with the Stars," has been cast in the lead role for the upcoming theatrical adaptation, set to premiere in New York in the spring of 2027.
Fisher, 32, will portray "The Kid," the character originally played by Prince—a young musician from Minneapolis striving to break into the music industry while navigating a volatile home life and a complex romance. The musical will feature more than 20 of Prince's classic tracks, including "When Doves Cry," "I Would Die 4 U," "Take Me With You," " and, of course, the title song "Purple Rain."
The actor is fully aware of the magnitude of the role. In a casting announcement video holding an electric guitar, Fisher admitted it is a nearly impossible task. "You have to be crazy to do this. I mean, come on, the voice, the moves, the music. He made it all look so effortless," he said. "And now I get the chance to bring all of that to Broadway."
Despite the daunting challenge, Fisher is no stranger to the stage. He made his Broadway debut in 2016 in the hit musical "Hamilton" and later starred in "Dear Evan Hansen," "Sweeney Todd," and "Moulin Rouge!". On screen, he is known for Netflix's "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You," and in 2017 he won the 25th season of the American version of "Dancing with the Stars."
