On Tuesday, producers forElton John‘s stage musical adaptation ofThe Devil Wears Pradaannounced casting for its Broadway-bound production, with Tony winnerBeth Leaveltaking on the role of the stern fashion magazine editor-in-chief Streep made famous in the 2006 movie.
It’ll be the second time Leavel, 63, and Streep, 70, have switched roles.Streep is currently in rehearsals for Ryan Murphy’s Netflix-bound film version ofThe Prom, where she’s playingthe same part Leavel played in the musical on Broadway last season.
“I am so thrilled that Beth Leavel, one of the American theater’s great leading artists, will be playing one of the most powerful and feared women in popular culture,” said producer Kevin McCollom in a statement. “ProducingThe Drowsy Chaperoneand seeing Beth win the Tony Award for her performance was a career highlight for me and I know that she will create a brilliant Miranda.”
The Devil Wears Pradais set to open at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre from July 13, 2021 through Aug. 15, 2021 before making its way to New York City.
Beth Leavel and Taylor Iman Jones.Walter McBride/Getty Images; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
An all-star team is helping bringThe Devil Wears Pradato the stage.
John is penning the music, in what will be his third time transferring a movie to a musical after doing the same withThe Lion KingandBilly Elliot.
This time, he’ll be working with singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, who will be providing lyrics. Book writer Paul Rudnick (In & Out,Jeffrey) is adapting the story, which first appeared in Lauren Weisberger’s best-selling 2003 novel.
Anna D. Shapiro (August: Osage County) will direct, while James Alsop — known for her music video work with stars like Beyoncé andLady GaGa— will choreograph.
Additional casting for the Chicago production and future Broadway plans will be announced at a later time.
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The Devil Wears Pradawas a box office smash, grossing $326 million worldwide and making a star out of Emily Blunt.
In April 2018, Blunt, 36, spoke to PEOPLE about the film and what she thought of a possible sequel.
“If everyone did it I would be up for it,” she said. “I almost hope it doesn’t [happen] because I think sometimes when you sequel everything kind of dilutes how special the original was.”
source: people.com
