THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical - News & Discussion Thread — Page 16

I don't think it's a matter of name value at all. It's about the stage presence. Miranda, as played by Streep, is regal, quiet, and venomous. Leavel has always exuded something more campy and over the top.

No STAR actress should want to follow in the footsteps of Meryl in this adaptation, unless the role was made radically different. Maybe the key would have been an a-class theatre actress (who isn't a money name) having a bit of a comeback in this. Someone like Eve Best or Lindsay Duncan or Fiona Shaw or Jennifer Ehle or Joanna Gleason. (Maybe Miranda's songs should be more patter. We're all just spitballing here.)

Kevin McCollum are you listening to this thread!?!

Updated On: 8/6/22 at 09:38 PM

Donna Murphy. That’s all.

Updated On: 8/6/22 at 10:38 PM

Yes and yes but if the material isn’t up to par then neither of those ladies are signing up. Which I think has been the big problem.

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "I don't think it's a matter of name value at all. It's about the stage presence. Miranda, as played by Streep, is regal, quiet, and venomous. Leavel has always exuded something more campy and over the top.

No STAR actress should want to follow in the footsteps of Meryl in this adaptation, unless the role was made radically different.Maybe the key would have been an a-class theatre actress (who isn't a money name) having a bit of a comeback in this. Someone like Eve Best or Lindsay Duncan or Fiona Shaw or Jennifer Ehle or Joanna Gleason. (Maybe Miranda's songs shouldbemore patter. We're all just spitballing here.)

Kevin McCollum are you listening to this thread!?!"


Just wanted to comment on the bold.


and the issue is, no audience wants something other then the Meryl version of Miranda. It’s iconic.

Haven’t seen it, but I am genuinely shocked at how cheap it looks and how laughable the “fashion” is. This looks like The Devil Wears Prada bought from Wish.com.

Updated On: 8/7/22 at 11:51 AM

I think just is not the show for this director. This needs camp.

The Devil Wears Prada Outlet.

Get Jerry Mitchell and the Legally Blonde design team. Make this a gay extravaganza that’s worthy of Broadway pricing.

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Even the show curtains - Suck!

Updated On: 8/7/22 at 04:20 PM

RippedMan said: "VotePeron said: "RippedMan said: "I think just is not the show for this director. This needs camp.

The Devil Wears Prada Outlet."

I assure you this show has 100 problems and Anna is only one of them. While she is responsible for a lot, the core narrative and music issues would not be fixed with a different director. We got played into thinking this would be anything more than Pretty Woman 2.0, a real shame."

While all of that might be true, the direct is the one who - at least they should - is shaping the material and leading the team. Again, I don't know how this process works and I can't imagine anyone going to Elton and telling him his music sucks. But at least she could help structure the book. Or not have the Eiffel tower on stage for the entire second half."



AND how do you have the Eiffel Tower set on stage with a view of the Eiffel Tower in the background...now that's clueless on the Director, Set Designer - Producer's part being ok with that is just 1 of many things simply wrong. *CUSTOMER Reviews: https://www.chicago-theater.com/theaters/james-m-nederlander-theatre/the-devil-wears-prada-a-new-musical-customer-reviews.php?r=a&page=all

https://www.tiktok.com/@spilltheatx/video/7127305952516164910

Updated On: 8/7/22 at 04:35 PM

She’d be fabulous!

Updated On: 8/7/22 at 04:58 PM

Jordan Catalano said: "What time should reviews start coming in?"

I think critics see it tonight so it may take another day or two before we see reviews.

Saw tonight’s performance. This board had me expecting a trash fire. Instead it’s just… fine.

Andi has serviceable ballads, some great act two costumes and an understandable arc. The production has a look and tone that separates it from the film.

Nigel and Emily get the best songs (Bon Voyage & Seen) and the heartbreak that comes from Miranda’s treatment.

Miranda needs an overhaul. She’s too sensible. Too understanding of Andy’s goals. She reminds me of Professor Callahan from Legally Blonde. Her act two monologue is when Andy’s supposed to see what a monster she is. But the film’s Miranda was a narcissist who pit her staff against each other and destroyed their self esteem. She was an abuser. Musical Miranda is just… a hard worker who put her career first.

Her job interview, reminiscent of Blood in the Water, is too polite. Her Cerulean speech is drowned out by the chorus. It needs to be a proper solo. Her press conference song ends before it can catch fire. Yes film Miranda shouldn’t sing but stage Miranda better dang well get the barn burning, bring the house down, 11 o clock number. Someone needs to write it.

Jordan Catalano said: "What time should reviews start coming in?"

1st review is a pan - NY Post:

https://nypost.com/2022/08/07/devil-wears-prada-musical-is-a-haute-mess/amp/