‘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…
Covered by 4 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Hollywood Reporter ·
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Jordan Fisher Takes on Prince’s Role in Broadway Adaptation of ‘Purple Rain’
Fisher will star in the new musical after leading roles in 'Moulin Rouge!' 'Hadestown' and more.
Broadway finds its Prince: Jordan Fisher cast as 'The Boy' in 'Purple Rain' musical
Jordan Fisher will star in the Broadway adaptation of “Purple Rain” as “The Boy.”
‘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…
Jordan Fisher to Star as the Kid in Broadway’s ‘Purple Rain’
Jordan Fisher will portray “The Kid,” the iconic role made famous by Prince, in Broadway’s “Purple Rain.” Fisher is a theater veteran, having appeared in musicals like “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” “Dear Evan Hansen” and “Hamilton,” but this marks the first time he’s…
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4 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Hollywood Reporter, The Independent, Deadline and Variety. The Hollywood Reporter published it first, on November 10, 2026; the last outlet to join was Variety, 3 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Rain, Jordan Fisher, Broadway, Moulin Rouge and Musical.
By country: United States (3), United Kingdom (1).
