The Devil Wears Prada musical – first look performances from the cast

Gird your loins! We’ve got a first listen to The Devil Wears Prada musical.

Arriving in the West End later this month, it follows Andy, a journalist who takes on a job at a fashion magazine with unexpected results. The stage adaptation is based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel and the 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

Featuring a score by Elton John (Billy Elliot) and Shaina Taub (Suffs), book by Kate Wetherhead (Burlesque the Musical), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), the piece had its UK premiere earlier this year in Plymouth.

Vanessa Williams stars as the fearsome Miranda Priestly and WhatsOnStage Award winner Matt Henry plays Nigel (the role originated in the film by Stanley Tucci), alongside Georgie Buckland as Andy and Amy Di Bartolomeo as Emily. Watch them in action below:

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Joining them are James Darch (Mamma Mia!) as journalist Christian, with Rhys Whitfield (The Phantom of the Opera) as Andy’s long–term boyfriend, Nate. Debbie Kurup joins the London production as the standby Miranda Priestly. 

The production features set design by Tim Hatley (Back to the Future), costume design by Gregg Barnes (Legally Blonde), lighting design by Bruno Poet (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical), sound design by Gareth Owen (& Juliet) and casting by WhatsOnStage Award winner Jill Green.

The Devil Wears Prada’s West End season begins 24 October at the Dominion Theatre. A special gala event will raise money for World Aids Day and the Elton John Aids Foundation on 1 December.

She loves her job, she loves her job!

Amy Di Bartolomeo is giving us all the Emily vibes and more in this performance from The Devil Wears Prada musical! pic.twitter.com/AiTX5weg33

— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) October 14, 2024

Matt Henry brings fierce energy to The Devil Wears Prada musical as Nigel! pic.twitter.com/2yRTNg64FR

— WhatsOnStage (@WhatsOnStage) October 14, 2024