THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical - News & Discussion Thread- Page 14

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 2:13pm

Not seen it? There's literally a link to pictures above and footage? 

I guess color blind? I don't know.

[The Distinctive Baritone]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 2:24pm

I am shocked to hear that there is no acknowledgement of race in the musical version given the casting of the two leads. When I saw the press release several months ago I assumed it was a VERY conscious choice to have Andy be Black in this version. Are they seriously just ignoring the enormous elephant in the room with a rich old White lady being the mean boss of a poor young Black girl? Like, race doesn't get discussed AT ALL? I know it's a musical but that is just not realistic in 2022, and yeah, I imagine it makes a lot of the "mean" jokes come across as cruel and racist rather than funny. Yikes.

[Almira]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 2:27pm

YvanEhtNioj said: "It looks hella cheesy.


also something that has been (kinda) bothering me. Please don’t drag me for saying this, but a black woman being treated and spoken to by a white boss the way Maranda Speaks to Andy would not at all fly in 2022. I know it doesn’t/shouldn’t matter but just a thought I’ve had since the casting was announced.

Edit before someone comes for my neck: I get that it’s just a show and doesn’t have to be realistic. Just a thought. Still excited to see it"

The fact that you felt the need to preemptively ask not to be attacked for making an observation on the racial politics and dynamics in this show says more about the racism and toxicity of the message board -  and theatre community in general -  than any insensitivity on your park. Thank you pointing out  what is very disturbing aspect of this already cringe-worthy piece.

Updated On: 8/5/22 at 02:27 PM

[InTheKnowEvenIfYouDontBelieve]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 3:30pm

If you are willing to pay $45 for a white shirt that says “that is all” on it needs to be put in a home.

Updated On: 8/5/22 at 03:30 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 3:46pm

It's fashion. People pay $20K for a purse. 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 3:50pm

Uh, that's far from fashion in any universe. They didn't even try to be creative about anything. Boring. 

[TheatreMonkey]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 3:54pm

RippedMan said: "It's fashion. People pay $20K for a purse."

True -- and moreso in this case, it's merch. While I personally wouldn't shell out that kind of money for a t-shirt, that's the express function of merchandising and understand why it's sold the way it's sold. We can all wish for better quality, more inventive merch -- but that's not needed for it's function as a souvenir cash-grab. Still, it is nice to have a memento of an evening, even if the evening turns out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons!

[RippedMan]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 4:09pm

The placement of the DWP and the simplistic text. I'd say it's fashionable. But hey, it's all subjective, right? 

 

[InTheKnowEvenIfYouDontBelieve]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 4:26pm

Just my opinion: The only Broadway show I can ever think of that had merch that could even kinda be considered fashionable was the West Side Story 2020 revival.  And I happily paid out for their $80 hoodie, $45 tote, and $40 shirts.  Because they weren’t a white t-shirt that just said a phrase on it on a black t with a goofy logo.  

Updated On: 8/5/22 at 04:26 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 5:15pm

This musical does not represent the fashion world and Beth looks wrong and uncomfortable as Miranda.

We have friends that work for Vogue and Harper's it's a very white-not diverse world and all the girls are pretty, in great shape, dress very stylish and most of the guys are gay, sassy and dress impeccable. I get it that the musical has to now show diversity and acceptance of all. It's all about looks that get your hired it's a very pretentious world. Nobody is frumpy or fat just saying.Where are all the tall-leggy ensemble girls and boys...Calling Stro! The whole musical from the video lacks style, sophistication, nyc-fashion edge and what's with the costumes? Who dresses that way in fashion? This is not the fashion world the movie representated so well! Did they change the period it takes place? Dress your way up is catchy but not feeling it works as a musical from what I just viewed. 

Updated On: 8/5/22 at 05:15 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 5:26pm

For real Robbie, what is that thing on her head? Anna and Meryl would be appalled, ha.

Also, it looks like a Century 21 threw up all over that stage. Tragic. 

[Bill Snibson]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 7:07pm

That looks and sounds worse then I imagined. How much did the Eiffel Tower have to pay to get all that stage time? 

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 8:37pm

This show is screaming to be staged, styled and sound more like American Psycho than some cheap unimaginative Pretty Woman clone. Elton John....really? 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 8:47pm

YvanEhtNioj said: "It looks hella cheesy.


also something that has been (kinda) bothering me. Please don’t drag me for saying this, but a black woman being treated and spoken to by a white boss the way Maranda Speaks to Andy would not at all fly in 2022. I know it doesn’t/shouldn’t matter but just a thought I’ve had since the casting was announced.

Edit before someone comes for my neck: I get that it’s just a show and doesn’t have to be realistic. Just a thought. Still excited to see it"

 

Is the musical now set in the present? If so, then why does Andy have to be black would solve the problem? 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 8:53pm

songanddanceman2 said: "This show is screaming to be staged, styled and sound more like American Psycho than some cheap unimaginative Pretty Woman clone. Elton John....really?"

Exactly! I was just thinking the same thing when I looked at the productions photos of AP! 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 8:54pm

Robbie2 said: "songanddanceman2 said: "This show is screaming to be staged, styled and sound more like American Psycho than some cheap unimaginative Pretty Woman clone. Elton John....really?"

Exactly! I was just thinking the same thing when I looked at the productions photos of AP!

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[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 8:55pm

Robbie2 said: "Robbie2 said: "songanddanceman2 said: "This show is screaming to be staged, styled and sound more like American Psycho than some cheap unimaginative Pretty Woman clone. Elton John....really?"

Exactly! I was just thinking the same thing when I looked at the productions photos of AP!

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[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 8:57pm

Robbie2 said: "Robbie2 said: "Robbie2 said: "songanddanceman2 said: "This show is screaming to be staged, styled and sound more like American Psycho than some cheap unimaginative Pretty Woman clone. Elton John....really?"

Exactly! I was just thinking the same thing when I looked at the productions photos of AP!

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[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 9:04pm

This is what we are getting with Prada -boringgggg -  at least Munoz is getting it right it feels from the video but what is he wearing - a vest with his ugly brown suit???   A BIG Miss-Mess from Arianne Phillips! What happened? 

[InTheKnowEvenIfYouDontBelieve]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 10:05pm

If these producers are smart, a luxury rare in todays Broadway, this will never come to Broadway to lose its entire investment.

 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 10:26pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I stand by my suggestion!


ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "what if they overhauled it as follows:

Music & Lyrics by Michael R. Jackson
Book by Michael R. Jackson perhaps with an assist fromAline Brosh McKenna (screenwriter) orHarvey Fierstein
Directed by Marianne Elliott

Starring Phillipa Soo(or Caitlin Kinnunen?orJulie Benko? or Rachel Zegler?) as Andie, the true starring role of the show. WithChristine Baranski as Miranda, Ashley Park as Emily, and Alan Cumming as Nigel

Choreography by Sonya Tayeh or Christopher Gattelli
Costume Design by 3x Oscar winner Jenny Beavan
Set Design by Bunny Christie
Lighting Design by Natasha Katz
Music Direction/Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Orchestrations by Michael Starobinfor a 20-piece orchestra
Sound Design by Gareth Owen

Premiering Spring 2024 at the American Repertory Theatre, followed by a Fall 2024 opening at the Shubert Theatre.

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WOW now this is far more interesting and exciting casting and creatives then what we're getting! Julie Benko as Andy is perfect casting! Imagine? What about Bebe Neuwirth as Miranda? 



 

[Joviedamian]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 10:28pm

From the pictures and the video, this gives The First Wives Club the musical vibes.

[YvanEhtNioj]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 10:47pm

Robbie2 said: "YvanEhtNioj said: "It looks hella cheesy.


also something that has been (kinda) bothering me. Please don’t drag me for saying this, but a black woman being treated and spoken to by a white boss the way Maranda Speaks to Andy would not at all fly in 2022. I know it doesn’t/shouldn’t matter but just a thought I’ve had since the casting was announced.

Edit before someone comes for my neck: I get that it’s just a show and doesn’t have to be realistic. Just a thought. Still excited to see it"



Is the musical now set in the present? If so, then why does Andy have to be black would solve the problem?"

I’m not sure I understand the question :/

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 10:48pm

There are dozens and dozens of women who could play Miranda well, and Bebe is certainly one of them!

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/5/22 at 10:54pm

One of the great touches of the film is the simplicity of Miranda's style. She IS fashion, but her own is not over the top; she sticks to business suits and muted tones most of the time. (Not unlike Wintour and Michael Kors and William Ivey Long and others.) Seems like they're trying to go a little broader with Leavel's looks onstage.

Updated On: 8/5/22 at 10:54 PM