The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
#0The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:08pm
The more that I think about this, the more I realize that it could honestly work as a musical if the right composer was involved... not to mention the costumes would be fabulous.
I see it as potentially being a hit, particularly because of the success of the movie. If they got a couple of Tony winners to play Miranda and Andi (I'm thinking Christine Ebersole and Sutton Foster, but only because I would kill something furry to see those two in a show together), the industry "snob appeal" would be there as well.
Your thoughts?
thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#1re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:11pm
The Devil wears Prada
She never wears nada,
She's always gotta
Have Prada on her.
Haha, I do agree, though. It really has the plot and the characters to make an enjoyable musical that isn't in it for the spectacle factor, but rather, the standard elements.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#2re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:12pmi completely agree. i think it would make a great musical. id go see it! and yea, the costumes would deff kick ass!
Parks
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#3re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:13pmOne of the few movie-musical transitions I might support...
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#4re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:15pm
I'd see it.
As long as it's "adapted by the novel" instead of "adapted by the movie".
I didn't like the changes at all. Why did they make him a cook?
Not to mention Tracie Thom's character is POINTLESS.
#5re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:16pm
LOVE the book. LOVED the movie. It WOULD make an excellent musical... with changes made to go more with the book 
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#6re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:21pm
It's an interesting idea. It's basically another Cinderella story or more acurately Cinderella meets My Fair Lady...
However, I fear the costume budget alone would scare off most producers! Even the movie producers were stunned with the cost. (I know, I know, if done in a theatre you truly don't need real designer clothes but imagine what us theatre queens would say about that!)
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thevolleyballer
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#7re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 3:35pmI can see what you mean, TomMonster, but at the same time, a lot of shows have one (or more) BIG things going for them; for example, Tarzan's is the whole aerial thing. Not since Hairspray has there really been a show that could have its major thing be costumes. I think that might attract a producer in present time, actually.
#8re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 4:06pm
You're probably right, volleyballer, but GOD, I'm sick of gimmicky theatre. Keep it simple, real and just tell the story. Fantasticks, anyone? 
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#9re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 7:48pm
I really dislike the movie to musical trend. Yet after seeing The Full Monty and enjoying Spamalot, I believe such shows can be done well. The have to stand on their own. For example, I have never seen The Full Monty movie, but the show stood on it's own and the plot was logical. I've seen lots of Python shows/movies, and while things were taken STRAIGHT from the movie it was mesh with what was best for the musical. I could imagine certain scenes of "The Devil Wears Prada" musical already. I really do think it could work because of the strong characters that drive the plot.
So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?
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#10re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 9:46pm
As much as I'm opposed to the movie-to-musical trend, I have to say I support this one.
Miranda - Betty Buckley
Andie - Sutton Foster
Emily - Laura Benanti
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#12re: The Devil Wears Prada as a Musical?
Posted: 8/13/06 at 10:40pmI can see it being amazing, but I can't imagine it being a hit.
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