The Devil Wears Prada issues casting update

The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical will welcome a new cast member.

Based on the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger and the 2006 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, the story follows aspiring journalist Andy, who begins working for fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly and finds herself drawn into the demands of the industry. A sequel film was recently released.

The production, which opened in December 2024, is currently playing at the Dominion Theatre in the West End.

It is led by WhatsOnStage Award nominee Vanessa Williams, who will continue in the role of Miranda Priestly until 17 October 2026. She appears alongside Matt Henry, who will also remain with the show in the role of Nigel until that date.

The current cast includes WhatsOnStage Award nominee Stevie Doc as Andy, Taila Halford as Emily, Keelan McAuley as Nate and James Darch as Christian.

Darch will play his final performance as Christian on 30 May, before Dominic Andersen takes over from 1 June.

The ensemble features Gabby Antrobus, Georgia Aspinall, Anta Bah, Selena Barron, Evonnee Bentley-Holder, Pamela Blair, Jenna Bonner, Xenoa Campbell-Ledgister, Lloyd Davies, Jinny Gold, Selina Hamilton, Kimberley Hoyle, Luke Jackson, Emma Johnson, Justin-Lee Jones, Debbie Kurup (as the alternate Miranda), Mark Lamb, Ethan Le Phong, Brandon Lee Sears, Nathan Lorainey-Dineen, Dean Makowski-Clayton, Shannon Molloy, Eleanor Peach, Joshua Robinson, Joshua Steel, Kayleigh Thadani, Harry Tunningley, Alex Woodward and Tara Yasmin.

The Devil Wears Prada is now booking until 6 February 2027. The musical features music by Elton John, with lyrics by Shaina Taub and Mark Sonnenblick, and a book by Kate Wetherhead. It is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, with set design by Tim Hatley, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Bruno Poet, sound design by Gareth Owen and casting by Jill Green.

The production premiered at Theatre Royal Plymouth between 6 July and 17 August 2024 before transferring to the West End. It is produced by Kevin McCollum, David Furnish and Jamie Wilson in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth, and presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical.