Teri Hatcher to star as Miranda Priestly in West End’s The Devil Wears Prada
Golden Globe-winning actor Teri Hatcher is set to play Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical at London’s Dominion Theatre from October 2026. Her casting marks a high-profile new chapter in the West End production, which has attracted over 1.2 million ticket sales to date.
Teri Hatcher will assume the role of Runway magazine’s formidable editor-in-chief starting 20 October 2026, succeeding Vanessa Williams whose final performance is on 19 September. In the interim, Debbie Kurup will cover the role until 17 October.
The musical, currently booking at the Dominion Theatre until 25 September 2027, also continues to feature Matt Henry as Nigel, with further company announcements expected. Hatcher is scheduled to conclude her run on 6 February 2027.
Best known for her television work in Desperate Housewives and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Hatcher made her musical theatre debut as Sally Bowles in the national tour of Sam Mendes’ Cabaret revival. More recently, she played Morticia Addams in The Addams Family musical.
The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical premiered in the West End in December 2024, approaching its 800th performance in September 2026. Since opening, the show has sold in excess of 1.2 million tickets, underscoring its enduring popularity.
The production features music by Elton John, with direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell. Its creative team also includes lyricists Shaina Taub and Mark Sonnenblick, book writer Kate Wetherhead, and designers Tim Hatley (set), Gregg Barnes (costumes), Bruno Poet (lighting), and Gareth Owen (sound). Casting is led by Jill Green.
Hatcher’s casting adds to a lineage of celebrated performers taking on the role of Miranda Priestly, sustaining the show’s profile amid a competitive West End musical landscape.