Thu, October 24, 2024 – Sat, February 6, 2027
Dominion Theatre
London
The Devil Wears Prada transforms Lauren Weisberger's beloved novel into a vibrant musical with a score by Elton John. The story follows Andy Sachs, an ambitious but fashion-blind recent college graduate who lands a coveted assistant position at Runway, the world's most influential fashion magazine. There she encounters Miranda Priestly, the formidable editor-in-chief whose icy demands and cutting remarks test Andy's resolve daily. As Andy navigates the glittering yet cutthroat world of haute couture—attending fashion shows, executing impossible tasks, and gradually abandoning her own identity to please her boss—she discovers the seductive allure of power, prestige, and transformation. Elton John's signature melodic sophistication pulses through numbers that capture both the humor and pathos of Andy's ascent through Runway's ranks. The musical explores the intoxicating price of ambition, the masks we wear to succeed, and the question of whether the dream job becomes a gilded cage. With sharp wit and glittering production design, it examines how far one will go to belong to an elite world, and what might be lost in the pursuit.
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