Jordan Fisher cast as The Kid in Broadway’s Purple Rain
Previews are scheduled to begin March 12, 2027, ahead of an April 12 opening for the musical adaptation.
Jordan Fisher will take the lead role of The Kid when Purple Rain reaches Broadway in 2027. The musical based on Prince’s work has named its leading performer, with further casting announcements still to come.
The production is scheduled to start previews on March 12, 2027, and open on April 12, 2027. Tickets are available through Telecharge.
Set in Minneapolis in 1984, the story follows a young musician trying to propel his band to fame as music television creates new stars. His past threatens what he has built, leaving him to seek a way forward through his music.
Director Saheem Ali said in a statement that Fisher’s portrayal combines vulnerability, swagger and a creative restlessness he associates with Prince. He also praised Fisher’s generosity toward fellow performers. Prince died in April of 2016 at the age of 57.
