THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: The Musical — Page 6

I absolutely adore the idea of Denee Benton as Andy. We need someone who can imbue wide-eyed innocence with actual shadings and depth, which I thought Denee brought to Natasha and then some.

I’m interested in what they’ll do with the character of Emily, who could have been totally forgettable in the movie were it not for Emily Blunt’s genius comedic performance.

I agree with others that Miranda is not a character that immediately screams “musical.” A truly great musical number reveals inner life and the less I know about Miranda’s inner workings, the more effective she is. In the film, they obviously had to give Meryl more material because she’s Meryl, but I actually found the scenes where we learn more about “who she is” the least affecting.

Glad they added a female perspective to the creative team. I am *way* over all-male teams writing female stories.

Updated On: 7/2/18 at 08:59 PM

Kristin Chenoweth for Miranda 

Ashley Park as Emily 

Alison Luff as Andy? 

Christian Borle as the Stanley Tucci role?

 

 

Updated On: 7/2/18 at 09:12 PM

Kristin Chenoweth is way too distracting on so many levels (from singing to her speaking voice to her tiny stature) it would be impossible for general audiences to get past all this, especially with Meryl Streep in their consciousness.  Casting needs to be close enough to La Streep but not exact.   Kristin is WAY off the mark.  

Kristin for a one-night-concert, it would be clever (like Audra McDonald was as Deena Jones in the 2001 Actor’s Fund concert of DREAMGIRLS).  But in a full-scale Broadway production?   Um, no.  

The fashion world certainly doesn’t lend itself to bold and brassy. The understatedness Meryl brought to the film was a great mix of the real “Miranda,” Anna Wintour, and the rest of the fashion world at large. Patti is so wrong for this, I’m surprised anyone is even bringing her into the mix (although I know exactly why).

Love the thought of Miranda having a “Pink” moment. It was really the only reason to recommend War Paint, in my opinion. Christine Ebersole was wonderful and makes a perfect case for what Elton and Shaina could do, musically, for Miranda if they play their cards right.

Updated On: 7/2/18 at 11:26 PM

^You're never going to see another A-list celeb tackling this role (they wouldn't touch it, it's Meryl's role).  So it won't be Zeta-Jones, or anyone of that stature.  You'll get an A-list Broadway star.

Is Vanessa Williams all wrong for this? I feel like when they adapt movies, Broadway tends to go for "more attractive" people in the roles. 

LOVE Ashley Park as Emily. Please make that happen.

I feel like people will hate me for this, but the only person I want as Andy is Patti Murin. I think she's just about as perfect for this as you can get.

Depending on how the score is written, if it's not too much of a vocal range for Miranda, then I can see them trying to court a bigger movie actress above a certain age to play Miranda. It could be the role that revitalizes their career AND it would be a meaty one. Honestly, none of the big name stage actors mentioned in this thread fit the bill while I can think of a lot for Andy and Emily and others. I also like the lost Millennial and female friendship angle that someone said the book was more about than the whole boyfriend thing. I wonder if lost Millennial is too tired though. It's about to be 2020 and I wonder if that might become passe. 

CindersGolightly said: "I feel like people will hate me for this, but the only person I want as Andy is Patti Murin. I think she's just about as perfect for this as you can get."

No. 

BrodyFosse123 said: "Oh, just had an idea....Beanie Feldstein as Andy?

Seriously? Do you even know the plot of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA or what the cliche''d shallow mentality of the fashion industry,which is what underscores the story?"

That’s exactly why I suggested her. Calm down a little, babe. We disagree, it’s fine.

I'm so glad ya'll aren't casting directors.  Eeeshh