What Is The Devil Wears Prada Musical About?
The Devil Wears Prada musical follows the story of Andy, a fresh college graduate who lands a job at the prestigious Runway magazine under the formidable editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda's outlandish demands, Andy finds herself entangled in the glamorous world she once scorned. The question is, how far will she go to succeed, and is it worth selling her soul for her dreams?
Gird Your Loins! The History of The Devil Wears Prada Musical
The Devil Wears Prada was initially a novel published in 2003 by Lauren Weisberger. Drawing on her own experience as a personal assistant for American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Weisberger drew back the curtain on the inner workings of the cut-throat fashion world. The novel received much critical acclaim and spent six months on the New York Times bestseller list before being adapted in a major blockbuster movie.
Created in 2006, The Devil Wears Prada movie most notably featured Meryl Streep. Streep earned a Golden Globe award for Best Actress and an Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Miranda Priestly, the influential, yet terrifying, editor-in-chief of Runway. The cast also included Anne Hathaway in the lead role of Andrea Sachs, Emily Blunt as Miranda’s Senior Assistant Emily, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel, Runway’s Art Director.
In 2015, it was rumoured that Broadway producer Kevin McCollum signed a deal with Fox to develop some of its films into musicals, most notably, Mrs Doubtfire and The Devil Wears Prada. It was confirmed in 2017 that McCollum was working with musical legend Elton John and Shaina Taub to develop The Devil Wears Prada musical. The world premiere of the musical, after numerous postponements due to Covid, opened in July 2022 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago.
In September 2023, it was announced that the musical will have its UK premiere at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth before transferring to the Dominion Theatre in October 2024.
The Devil Wears Prada Musical Cast And Creatives
The Devil Wears Prada musical features an original score by music legend Elton John, lyrics by Shaina Taub, a book by Kate Wetherhead and direction & choreography by 3-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman, Hairspray).
Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams, best known for her celebrated TV roles in Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives and as a multi-award winning singer, will play the iconic role of Miranda Priestly, the undisputed Queen of Fashion and Editor-in-Chief of Runway Magazine! Williams' theatre credits include Into The Woods (Tony nominee), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Sondheim on Sondheim, Show Boat and Anyone Can Whistle. Further cast announcements will be coming soon...
Get The Devil Wears Prada Musical Tickets Today
Pick out your very best outfit and get your tickets for the most fashionable show in the West End! Coming to the Dominion Theatre in October 2024, that’s all…
£2 restoration levy (collected on behalf of the theatre) appears as part of the face value.
Booking Period: 24 October 2024 - 31 May 2025
Performance Time: Monday - Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm
Running Time: TBC
Age Guidance: TBC
Venue: Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia, London W1T 7AQ