Sir Elton John has shared his excitement about the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada musical, which will open at the Dominion Theatre in London this October. Speaking at a press conference at Claridge’s Hotel this week, the legendary composer spoke about his work on the show.
“The film is a classic, and it’s aged brilliantly,” John said, explaining why he chose to write the musical’s score. “Fashion and music go together so well, so there were so many scenes in the film that were crying out for music. It was a no-brainer for me.”
He continued: “It’s fantastic to be able to write for this kind of musical because it’s not Shakespeare; it’s absolutely so much fun. It’s got fantastic costumes, an incredible cast, and brilliant choreography.”
John, who is behind some of the most iconic musicals of the past three decades including The Lion King and Billy Elliot, revealed that this project has been a decade in the making. “It’s taken a long time—about 10 years. These things don’t come together quickly, and we’ve had a few bumps in the road.”
One of the show’s highlights, according to John, is a standout number he’s particularly proud of. “The penultimate song in Act One is called The Devil Wears Prada, and it reminds me of an ABBA song. It’s one of my favourite songs I’ve ever written,” he said. “It’s just so much fun, it’s dance. It’s a real fun, up-tempo musical, and I just think people are going to go crazy and dance the night away to this musical.”
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Despite being a musical comedy, Elton John is serious about the show’s potential. His ambition is to take the production to Broadway, with hopes that Vanessa Williams, who stars in the London production as Miranda Priestly, will reprise her role in New York. “My ambition is to take this to Broadway, and for Vanessa to win the Tony,” he said.
As The Devil Wears Prada prepares for its West End debut, Elton John is optimistic that the mix of fashion, music, and vibrant performances will resonate with audiences. “It’s been a real labour of love, and I’m so excited about seeing this musical come to life.”
The Devil Wears Prada is playing at the Dominion Theatre in London from 24 October 2024.
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