"5 ⭐ Performance rating - Vanessa Williams is the perfect lead, glamorous, stylish and elegantly poised, a true icon!"

Lights, Camera, Couture,

The iconic and glitzy world of The Devil Wears Prada is back, reimagined for the stage in a musical that oozes glamour, wit, and unapologetic style. At the heart of this bold new production is the legendary Vanessa Williams, stepping into the stilettos of Miranda Priestly with icy precision and commanding grace. It’s a role that defined Meryl Streep’s career, but Williams doesn’t imitate she reinvents, giving Miranda a smouldering new edge that blends high fashion with high drama. Vanessa Williams didn’t come to play she came to slay.

The musical adaptation is far more than a costume party this is not a "florals? For spring? Groundbreaking" kind of affair. With music by Elton John, the show pulses with fresh energy a blend of pop sophistication and theatrical bravado. A production that struts with confidence, balancing spectacle with sharp emotional beats. The script offers a smart, culturally updated take on ambition, identity, and the blurry lines between power and personal values. In this world, fashion isn't just fabric it’s currency, armour, and narrative all at once. That's what happens when your entire career pivots around “details of your incompetence.”

Williams’ Miranda is every bit the tastemaker calmly terrifying and effortlessly cool delivering cutting lines with velvet softness, towering over the stage without ever raising her voice. Her presence is magnetic. One arched eyebrow and an icy stare say more than pages of dialogue. “By all means, move at a glacial pace,” she purrs, and the room stills. She owns every scene she walks into, and when she sings, it’s not just a performance it’s simply iconic.

Across from her, Andrea (Andy) Sachs is no longer just the naive intern with that unfashionable skirt from a hideous skirt convention hanging in her closet. Andy is sharper, more self-aware, and far more reflective of today's ambitious young professionals navigating careers, ethics, and the irresistible pull of power. Her evolution from outsider to industry insider is more nuanced than ever, and her vocal journey mirrors that transformation with clarity and heart.

Visually, the production is nothing short of breathtaking. The costumes channel runway magic think crisp tailoring, bold silhouettes, and a wardrobe that evolves alongside the characters. The fashion montages? Pure theatre gold. As Nigel would say, “It’s a makeover before and after for your soul.” And yet, the show never loses sight of the humanity underneath the couture. There’s heart beneath the high heels.

Set against a backdrop of editorial meetings, chaotic photoshoots, and paparazzi filled late night fashion galas, The Devil Wears Prada isn't just a story about style it's sophistication. It reflects the transformation of fashion culture in the digital age, with nods to social media, the pressures of curated identity, and the rise of the modern creative class. The world may have changed since Miranda Priestly first pursed her lips in cinematic disdain, but her voice icy, exacting, unforgettable still echoes.

With its mix of wit, elegance, and emotional intelligence, this musical doesn’t just bring The Devil Wears Prada back to life it gives it a whole new attitude. Fashion forward, fearlessly fun, and quietly profound, it’s a show that understands what every great outfit and every great story  needs: vision, confidence, and a killer silhouette. Because in the world of Runway, mediocrity is simply not an option, and in Miranda’s words, “I’ll assume you’re not doing anything.” So go buy the ticket, wear the heels, and don’t be late. After all, "everyone wants this, everyone wants to be us".

“That’s all.”

You can purchase your tickets to see The Devil Wears Prada A New Musical here.