Matt Henry is to join the cast of The Devil Wears Prada, when the much anticipated musical opens this October at the Dominion Theatre in London.
The Olivier Award winner takes on the role of creative fashion director Nigel in the new musical about the cut-throat, high-stakes world of fashion journalism, based on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 best-selling novel and the subsequent 2006 blockbuster Hollywood movie starring Merryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt.
Henry has previous stage credits for Saturday Night Fever, Avenue Q, and The Drifters Girl, and won an Olivier Award for his performance as Lola in Kinky Boots. He was also a finalist in the TV talent contest The Voice.
Henry will join the previously announced Vanessa Williams, who will star as Editor-in-Chief of Runway magazine, Miranda Priestly.
Henry commented on the new appointment, saying, “Having been a huge fan of the film, a passion for fashion, and the fact that the role of Nigel is iconic, what’s not to love about joining the cast of The Devil Wears Prada The Musical?! Being able to draw inspiration and pay homage to the leading black men in the fashion industry, such as the amazing Edward Enninful and the late André Leon Talley is what truly excites me about taking on this incredible role.”
The production will feature an original musical score by Olivier and Tony Award winner Sir Elton John, book by Kate Wetherhead, lyrics by singer-songwriter Shaina Taub, and direction and choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.
The plot of The Devil Wears Prada follows the fortunes of aspiring journalist Andy, who manages to score a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for the terrifying and all-powerful Miranda Priestly. Although she has to sacrifice her personal life to meet the impossible demands set by Miranda, Andy finds herself slowly seduced by the glamorous world she used to despise.
Further casting for The Devil Wears Prada is to be announced in due course.
Booking & Theatre Info For The Devil Wears Prada
The Dominion Theatre is a large venue with a capacity of 2083 seats and has two levels of seating. Both the Stalls and Circle sections of the venue are divided into separate blocks, which allows for good legroom and there are excellent views of the stage throughout.
The best seats in the theatre are located in the centre section of seats in the Stalls and offer the most immersive experience within the venue where you will feel completely absorbed into the production and can engross yourself in the action! Alternatively, the front of the Circle offers a panoramic view of the stage which is ideal for those who prefer to look down onto the stage from an elevated position
Theatregoers looking for value or who are on a budget searching for lastminute deals or cheap The Devil Wears Prada tickets can find excellent value in the seats towards the rear section of the Stalls or at the ends of rows in the Stalls which still offer great views of the stage at a much cheaper or even discounted price. Seats in the Circle can also give both good value and an excellent elevated view of the stage as sightlines of the stage are clear with no restrictions.