Jordan Fisher to Lead Broadway’s Purple Rain as The Kid

Jordan Fisher will play The Kid, the lead character in the Broadway adaptation of Purple Rain, producer Orin Wolf announced. The production is scheduled to begin previews at the Majestic Theatre on March 12, 2027, and open officially on April 12, 2027.

The role is based on the fictional musician played by Prince in the 1984 film. Reports have referred to the character as both The Kid and The Boy; the production announcement uses The Kid. Additional casting is expected to be announced later, according to the announcement.

Fisher told Billboard he expects to perform live instruments, dance and acrobatics in the show. He described the role as a fictional character rather than a portrayal of Prince’s biography, and said he is approaching the vocals as The Kid’s own voice rather than an imitation of Prince. These are Fisher’s descriptions of his planned performance, ahead of the Broadway run.

The production’s creative team includes director Saheem Ali and playwright Peter Duchan, who wrote the book. Jason Michael Webb leads the music team, and Ebony Williams is the choreographer. Bobby Z and Morris Hayes, former bandmates and musical collaborators of Prince, serve as music advisers.