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Put away your spring florals and step into your Jimmy Choos as a result of there’s a brand new Miranda Priestly on the town.
The intrepid Vanessa Williams has been solid as Miranda Priestly within the upcoming “Satan Wears Prada” musical, in line with a statement posted Monday on the stage play’s official web site.
The marginally terrifying character, originated by Meryl Streep within the iconic 2006 movie a couple of monstrously imply editor-in-chief of a trend journal, may let you know that “there’s nobody who can do what I do.” However a teaser video showcasing Williams as Priestly that was posted to her Instagram web page on Monday makes a stable case that she will be able to actually do it, too.
“That’s all. Now purchase some tickets,” she wrote within the caption, nodding to one in every of Priestly’s signature strains.
A celebrated singer and actor of the stage and display screen, Williams has the creds to tackle the function having starred in theater productions equivalent to “Into The Woods,” “Kiss of the Spider Girl” and “Present Boat,” amongst many others.
She additionally appeared in TV exhibits equivalent to “Determined Housewives” and “Ugly Betty” and has earned 11 Grammy nominations.
“The Satan Wears Prada” first premiered in theaters in 2006 and relies on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel of the identical title.
Starring Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, the movie follows latest journalism grad Andy Sachs (Hathaway), who scores a coveted place because the assistant to Streep’s Priestly, the style trade’s strongest journal editor.
Weisberger’s story is being tailored right into a musical for the stage on London’s West Finish that includes an authentic rating by rock legend Elton John.
The musical will open on the Dominion Theater in October.