Matt Henry and Vanessa Williams, photo by Matt Crockett
Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry have set dates for their final performances in The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical at the Dominion Theater in London.
Williams, who made her stage debut as the menacing editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, is now planning her final performance for September 19, 2026. Henry, who plays Nigel, will take his final bow on October 17, 2026. Their successors will be announced later.
The current cast also includes Stevie Doc as aspiring journalist Andy, Tayla Halford as Emily, Keelan McAuley as Nate and Dominic Andersen as Christian, as well as an ensemble that includes Gabby Antrobus, Georgia Aspinall, Anta Bach, Selena Barron, Yvonnie Bentley-Holder, Pamela Blair, Jenna Bonner, Zenoa Campbell-Ledgeister, Lloyd Davis, Ginny. Gold, Selina Hamilton, Kimberly Hoyle, Luke Jackson, Emma Johnson, Justin-Lee Jones, Debbie Kurup, Mark Lamb, Ethan Le Fong, Brandon Lee Sears, Nathan Loraini-Dineen, Dean Makowski-Clayton, Shannon Molloy, Eleanor Peach, Joshua Robinson, Joshua Steele, Kaylee Thadani, Harry Tunningley, Alex Woodward and Tara Yasmin.
Vanessa Williams appeared on West End Live last month, photo WhatsOnStage.
The film is based on the bestselling novel by Lauren Weisberger and the hit 2006 film. The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical follows aspiring journalist Andy as she lands a coveted job at a prestigious fashion magazine runwayworking for the demanding and intimidating Miranda Priestly. As Andie plunges into the glamorous world of high fashion, she must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to succeed.
Featuring music by Oscar winner Elton John, lyrics by Tony winner Shayna Taub and Oscar winner Mark Sonnenblick, and a book by Kate Weatherhead, the musical is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell. The creative team also includes production designer Tim Hatley, costume designer Gregg Barnes, lighting designer Bruno Poet, sound designer Gareth Owen and casting director Jill Green.
After opening at the Theater Royal Plymouth in 2024, the production moved to the Dominion Theatre, where it became the venue’s best-selling show. Currently booking until February 6, 2027.