February 21st 2024.
After being chosen to play the lead role in Elton John's upcoming musical adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada", the talented Vanessa Williams is making a triumphant return to her musical roots. According to Deadline, the versatile singer and actress has been handpicked to portray the iconic Miranda Priestly in the highly-anticipated West End stage production, which is set to feature original music from John and lyrics by Shaina Taub.
In an exciting teaser trailer for the musical, Williams is seen in character as the formidable magazine editor, delivering her famous line to the camera with a commanding presence. "Don't just sit there. Buy tickets. Or something," she says with a sly smirk, perfectly capturing the essence of Priestly.
For Williams, this opportunity is a dream come true. With an impressive theater resume that includes a Tony-nominated role in "Into The Woods" and a Billboard Music Award for her hit song "Love Is", she has always been drawn to the stage. She also received critical acclaim for her performance as Jessie Mae Watts in "The Trip to Bountiful" and won a Theater World Award for her Broadway debut in "Kiss Of The Spider Woman".
In regards to her latest role, Williams couldn't be more thrilled. "Bringing Miranda Priestly to life in the West End is an absolute dream come true. Gird your loins, folks," she exclaims with enthusiasm. And London's West End is no stranger to Williams, as she made her debut in the 2019 revival of "City of Angels". Her other musical credits include "Sondheim on Sondheim", "After Midnight", and most recently, the 2022 production of "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive".
"The Devil Wears Prada" musical is set to open on October 24 at the Dominion Theatre in London, but there has been no word yet on additional casting. The highly-anticipated stage adaptation is based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel and the 2006 film starring Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly. With a script written by Kate Wetherhead and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell, the production promises to be a must-see for fans of the beloved story.
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