‘Purple Rain’ Musical: Jordan Fisher Is New Prince Of Broadway
Broadway’s Purple Rain has cast Jordan Fisher in the lead role of The Kid, the very Prince-like character portrayed by very real Prince in the original 1984 film. Producer Orin Wolf announced the casting today. Purple Rain will premiere next spring at the Majestic Theatre with previews beginning Friday, March 12, 2027, and the official […]
Jordan Fisher has been cast in the lead role of The Kid for the Broadway musical adaptation of Purple Rain. Producer Orin Wolf announced the casting of the 32-year-old actor, whose previous Broadway credits include Hadestown, Dear Evan Hansen, Sweeney Todd, and Hamilton.
The production is scheduled to begin previews at the Majestic Theatre on March 12, 2027. Billboard reports that the official opening date is set for April 12, following a previous announcement of an out-of-town production in Minneapolis.
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- Broadway finds its Prince: Jordan Fisher cast as ‘The Boy’ in ‘Purple Rain’ musical winnipegfreepress.com
- Jordan Fisher Takes on Prince’s Role in Broadway Adaptation of ‘Purple Rain’ hollywoodreporter.com
