Elton John tapped to write ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical
NEW YORK – Elton John has been tapped to write the songs for a devilish upcoming musical — “The Devil Wears Prada.”
Producer Kevin McCollum said Thursday that John, the composer of Broadway hits “The Lion King” and “Aida,” will supply the music for a stage adaptation and playwright Paul Rudnick will write the story.
Toronto-raised David Furnish, John’s husband who worked with him on “Billy Elliot the Musical,” is among the producers.
No timetable was revealed.
“The Devil Wears Prada” began as a bestselling novel by Lauren Weisberger, inspired by the author’s own experiences working as an assistant for Vogue magazine Editor Anna Wintour. It was adapted into a hit film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.
The new musical will be produced by McCollum, Fox Stage Productions and Rocket Entertainment. It’s part of a big new push by movie studios to adapt films for the stage, including “Mrs. Doubtfire.”
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