Jordan Fisher (Hamilton, Hadestown) will lead the cast of the upcoming stage adaptation of ‘Purple Rain,’ starring as The Kid. Marking Fisher’s first time creating a role in a new Broadway musical, the production begins previews March 12, 2027, at the Majestic Theatre before its official opening night on April 12. The musical arrives in New York following its world premiere at the State Theatre in Prince’s hometown of Minneapolis in fall 2025.
Directed by Saheem Ali (Buena Vista Social Club) with a book by Peter Duchan (Dogfight), the musical adapts Prince’s Oscar-winning 1984 film—originally penned by Albert Magnoli and William Blinn—to the stage, tracing the artistic rise, fraught relationships, and personal struggles of an up-and-coming Minneapolis musician. The production features defining songs from the film’s soundtrack, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You,” and “The Beautiful Ones.”
“We know that Jordan Fisher is an extraordinary talent, but what’s been thrilling about watching him inhabit The Kid is discovering the fire beneath the surface: the swagger, vulnerability, and restless creative spirit we recognize in Prince,” Ali said in a statement. “Jordan brings all of that to the role, along with an infectious generosity that makes everyone around him better. He’s finding something raw, surprising, and deeply human in this iconic character, and I can’t wait for Broadway audiences to experience it.”
Produced by Orin Wolf, the production features choreography by Ebony Williams and arrangements and orchestrations by music supervisor Jason Michael Webb. In a meaningful connection to Prince’s legacy, longtime musical collaborators Bobby Z (drummer for The Revolution, who also appeared in the film) and Morris Hayes (Prince’s longtime keyboardist and musical director) serve as music advisors.
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