Jordan Fisher to Star in Prince’s Purple Rain on Broadway
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Key Points:
- Jordan Fisher, a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award winner, has been cast as The Kid in the upcoming Broadway musical Purple Rain, based on Prince's 1984 film.
- The production, featuring a book by Peter Duchan and directed by Saheem Ali, will begin performances at the Majestic Theatre on March 12, 2027, with an official opening on April 12.
- Fisher's previous Broadway roles include Christian in Moulin Rouge!, Orpheus in Hadestown, and Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, showcasing his versatile talent.
- Purple Rain is set in 1984 Minneapolis and follows The Kid, a rising music star facing challenges from his past as he strives for stardom.
- The production boasts an acclaimed creative team, including Tony Award winners in scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design, with music supervision by Special Tony Award recipient Jason Michael Webb.
