Jordan Fisher named lead of Broadway's upcoming 'Purple Rain' Prince musical

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Jordan Fisher named lead of Broadway's upcoming 'Purple Rain' musical "Purple Rain," based on Prince's album, will open on Broadway in the spring. Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 By Yi-Jin Yu Wednesday, November 11, 2026 2:38AM Share Follow abc7NY on Google The upcoming Broadway production of "Purple Rain" has found its lead. Jordan Fisher will take on the Prince-centric musical's main role in the spring of 2027, playing an ambitious musician named "The Kid." "It's so special," Fisher told "Good Morning America" Tuesday after the casting announcement was made. The actor's previous stage appearances include "Hamilton," "Dear Evan Hansen" and "Hadestown," as well as screen credits in "To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You," "Turning Red" and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series." He and dancing partner Lindsay Arnold won the 25th season of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2017. Fisher told "GMA" about the work he's already been putting in to prepare for his "Purple Rain" role. Child with autism rescued from Passaic River after escaping from NJ home Passenger arrested after claiming to have bomb on Newark-to-New Orleans flight Stanley Zabar, co-owner of iconic Upper West Side grocery store, dies at 94 "I've been able to tap into and hone everything that it takes to be a great dancer, a great artist, a great vocalist, a great musician, a great storyteller, a great actor," he said. "For the first time in my career, I play every instrument I've ever played. Six instruments in this show ... I'm doing it all in three-inch heels, backwards, up and in the middle of a snowstorm. It is the most rewarding, artistically satisfying thing that I have ever gotten to do." "Purple Rain" is based on Prince's Oscar-winning 1984 film and his Grammy-winning 1984 album of the same name. The musical will feature over 20 of Prince's biggest hits, including "When Doves Cry" and "I Would Die 4 U." "Purple Rain" comes to New York City after a successful Minneapolis run, which starred Kris Kollins as "The Kid," Rachel Webb as Apollonia, and Jared Howelton as Morris. The musical begins previews at the Majestic Theatre in New York City on Friday, March 12, 2027 and will open on Monday, April 12, 2027. Tickets for the upcoming musical are available to purchase via Telecharge. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ABC News Internet Ventures. Related Topics ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEW YORK CITY THEATER DISTRICT MANHATTAN BROADWAY PRINCE MUSICAL THEATER Watch Live ON NOW Hero responders save runaway child with autism from freezing waters Man arrested after bomb threat on Newark-to-New Orleans flight Stanley Zabar, co-owner of iconic NYC grocery store, dies at 94 Is there a nor'easter coming? | Live updates Suspect in 3 Central Park rapes arrested working at Miami Burger King Stacy Keach, star of stage and 'Mike Hammer' series, dies at 85 Helicopter pilot made mayday call moments before hard landing on pier 3 dead after car crashes into street vendors, pedestrians near LA Metro station