{
  "id": 19338103,
  "title": "Broadway finds its Prince: Jordan Fisher cast as ‘The Boy’ in ‘Purple Rain’ musical",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/broadway-finds-its-prince-jordan-fisher-cast-as-the-boy-in-purple",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T13:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/11/10/broadway-finds-its-prince-jordan-fisher-cast-as-the-boy-in-purple-rain-musical"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Broadway has discovered its Prince in Jordan Fisher. The actor, known for his work in \"Hadestown,\" \"Dear Evan Hansen,\" \"Sweeney Todd,\" and \"Hamilton,\" will play Prince's role of \"The Boy\" in a musical adaptation of \"Purple Rain.\" The show, set to premiere in March at the Majestic Theatre, marks Fisher's first Broadway role, originating the character from the world premiere in Minneapolis in 2025. The musical, based on Prince's life and music, features the hits \"Let's Go Crazy,\" \"When Doves Cry,\" and \"Take Me With U.\"",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Jordan Fisher Will Step Into Prince’s Shoes (And Strap On A Guitar) For ‘Purple Rain’ On Broadway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jordan-fisher-will-step-into-princes-shoes-and-strap-on-a-guitar-for",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Jordan Fisher Takes on Prince’s Role in Broadway Adaptation of ‘Purple Rain’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/jordan-fisher-takes-on-princes-role-in-broadway-adaptation-of-purple",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Purple Rain’ Musical: Jordan Fisher Is New Prince Of Broadway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/purple-rain-musical-jordan-fisher-is-new-prince-of-broadway",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:24:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}