The Devil Wears Prada | Short Review

In the highly anticipated musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, with an original score by Elton John, Kate Wetherhead’s book understandably adheres closely to the 2006 film’s eminently quotable screenplay, so there’s little scope for originality. Maybe that’s why, as Act One unfolds, it feels like few people are trying… but then something happens. Act Two has confidence and swagger, and the show becomes what it should always have been – a movie-sized story scaled appropriately for the theatre. As fearsome Runway magazine editor Miranda Priestly, Vanessa Williams delivers every acidic barb with enjoyable relish However, The Devil Wears Prada is ultimately less couture, and more of a high-street label.

The Devil Wears Prada is booking at the Dominion Theatre, London until 18 October 2025 – for information and tickets, visit devilwearspradamusical.com

PRODUCTION CREDITS

The Devil Wears Prada by Elton John (music), Shaina Taub, Mark Sonnenblick (lyrics), Kate Wetherhead (book)

Dominion Theatre, London, 28 November 2024

Cast Vanessa Williams, Georgie Buckland, Amy Di Bartolomeo, Matt Henry, James Darch, Rhys Whitfield et al

Directed by Jerry Mitchell

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