Jordan Fisher to star in Prince musical Purple Rain on Broadway

Jordan Fisher will play the lead role of “the Kid” in Purple Rain, which is set to begin preview performances at the Majestic Theatre on 12 March, 2027, ahead of an official opening night on 12 April.

Based on the 1984 film, the musical features over 20 Prince songs including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with You,” “The Beautiful Ones,” and, of course, “Purple Rain.”

The production will be directed by Saheem Ali (Buena Vista Social Club), with a book by Peter Duchan (Dogfight). The music team will be led by Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb (MJ) and choreographed by Emmy Award winner Ebony Williams (Sneakerella). Bobby Z and Morris Hayes serve as music advisers.

A previous version of Purple Rain, featuring a book by two-time Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and direction by Lileana Blain-Cruz, debuted last year at Hennepin Arts’ State Theatre in Minneapolis.

This new Broadway production of Purple Rain will feature scenic design by Tony Award winner David Zinn, video and projection design by Nathan Amzi and Joe Ransom, costume design by Tony Award winner Montana Levi Blanco, lighting design by Tony Award winner Justin Townsend, sound design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, hair and wig design by Cookie Jordan, and makeup design by Kyle Krueger. The production stage manager is Amanda Spooner.