Credit: David LachappelleElton John is planning a musical based on The Devil Wears Prada, the best-selling book that became a hit 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway — and now he’s found someone to write the words to the production’s tunes.
As Broadway.com reports, Shaina Taub is working with Elton as the lyricist for the production. Taub is an acclaimed stage actress and a composer whose credits include the off-Broadway production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, as well as productions of William Shakespeare‘s As You Like It and Twelfth Night.
In a statement, Taub says, “Writing songs with Elton John is a joy and an honor. The Devil Wears Prada is one of my all-time favorite movies. I’m thrilled to join this amazing team in bringing this story about two complex and brilliant women to the stage.”
In case you forgot, The Devil Wears Prada is about an aspiring journalist named Andrea who gets a job as the personal assistant to fearsome, powerful fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly.
Elton says in a statement, “It’s great working with Shaina. We’re all having a blast and I’m delighted with the way the show is shaping up.”
There’s no word yet on a launch date for the musical. Elton’s past Broadway successes include Billy Elliot, The Lion King and Aida.
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