Elton John’s new musical The Devil Wears Prada struts off of the runway and into London’s Dominion Theatre ★★★★
What’s the show about?
Faithful to the much loved film, starring Meryl Streep, The Devil Wears Prada tells the story of Andy – a fresh faced college graduate who wants to be a serious writer in New York. She’s prepared to work her way up the ladder and gets a job as an assistant for Miranda Priestly, editor of fashion magazine Runway.
All Andy needs to do is stick it out for one year, working for the vicious devil, and then she can get a job anywhere. But with no interest in fashion and no fashion sense, can she stick it out when everyone is waiting for her to fail? In the world of fashion, only the ruthless survive.
The ‘Devil’ is a metaphor for the fashion industry and how you can become a slave to fashion – it can suck you in and ruin every facet of your life. A cut-throat industry that values beauty over happiness. Slaying the fashion game comes at a price.
Who’s in the cast?
Vanessa Williams will continue to guard the gates of the fashion empire at the Dominion Theatre, playing the irrepressible Miranda Priestly, until 18 October 2025.
Best known for her celebrated roles in Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives and as a multi-award-winning singer, she first donned Prada (and Pamella Roland) in Plymouth last summer and then opened in the West End at the end of last year.
Vanessa will continue to be joined by Olivier Award winner and Grammy nominated, Matt Henry (Kinky Boots; The Drifters Girl), MBE, as Runway’s Creative Fashion Director, Nigel, Georgie Buckland (Shrek The Musical; Bedknobs and Broomsticks) making her West End debut playing the driven Andy, Amy Di Bartolomeo (SIX; We Will Rock You) as the icy First Assistant to Miranda, Emily (for which she has received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical) and James Darch (Mamma Mia!; Wicked) as the devious journalist, Christian.
While Rhys Whitfield is on an agreed leave of absence, from Thursday 27 March Jamie Bogyo* (Moulin Rouge!; Aspects of Love) will star as Andy’s long-term boyfriend, Nate for a limited season.
Completing the cast are: Maddy Ambus, Gabby Antrobus, Selena Barron, Pamela Blair, Robertina Bonano, Josh Damer-Jennings, Lloyd Davies, Elishia Edwards, Akeem Ellis-Hyman, Jinny Gould, Natasha Heyward, Samuel How, Luke Jackson, Emma Johnson, Debbie Kurup, Nathan Lorainey-Dineen, Liam Marcellino, Ciro Lourencio Meulens, Theo Papoui, Christopher Parkinson, Eleanor Peach, Ethan Le Phong, Jon Reynolds, Harriet Samuel-Gray, Olivia Saunders, Brandon Lee Sears, Joshua Steel, Kayleigh Thadani, Ella Valentine, and Tara Yasmin.
*Please note that casting for performances from 18 October 2025 is to be confirmed in due course. The producer cannot guarantee the appearance of any artist at any specific performance and reserves the right to substitute an alternate artist when required as a result of the indisposition, injury or illness of a member of the performing company of the production.
The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, has become the fastest selling show in the Dominion’s history, opening with record breaking sales and playing to rapturous audiences. It is now booking until 3 January 2026.
Creative team
Featuring an original score by music legend, Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winner Elton John, lyrics by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, book by Kate Wetherhead.
The musical is based on Lauren Weisberger‘s best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film from Twentieth Century Studios which went on to gross $326 million worldwide and received two Academy Award nominations.
Following a developmental run in Chicago in 2022, Jerry Mitchell now steers this brand-new reimagined production with direction and choreography and he gives it the full-out energy we have come to love from his work.
The costumes by Gregg Barnes are stunning (as you would expect) and Tim Hatley’s scenic design uses the huge stage of the Dominion Theatre well.
Final thought
A Feast for the Eyes: Stunning costumes, jaw-dropping set design, and choreography that struts straight off the runway. If you love the film, you’ll love the musical. There are some great songs and great performances. Get a ticket if you can (it’s pretty sold out until after christmas) and you’ll have a fun night out! I really enjoyed it!
Accessible Performances
Audio Described – 15 May 2025
Relaxed – TBC
