Which is the best chick-flick inspired musical in the West End? Whether you want to strut down the catwalk with The Devil Wears Prada or cruise through Beverly Hills with Clueless, today’s guide will help you make that decision.
Production images of Clueless The Musical and The Devil Wears Prada
You are spoilt for choice in London when it comes to discovering the best shows to enjoy with your best friends. There’s The Devil Wears Prada, a stage adaptation of the beloved 2006 film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, which is filled to the brim with glamour, wit and fierce fashion moments. Or maybe you want to check out Clueless The Musical, the ‘90s film which has been turned into a joyous production that theatregoers have been loving since its arrival recently. But which one should you book tickets for?
The Devil Wears Prada Musical
Vanessa Williams in The Devil Wears Prada Musical. Photo by Matt Crockett.
What is The Devil Wears Prada Musical about?
Aspiring journalist and decidedly unfashionable Andy lands a job at the prestigious fashion magazine, Runway, as personal assistant to the terrifying and demanding editor in chief, Miranda Priestley. Despite her best attempts, Andy finds herself drawn to the allure of the glittering and cutthroat world of New York fashion.
Where is The Devil Wears Prada Musical played?
You can watch The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre, one of the West End’s largest theatres with over 2,000 seats, where it has played since October 2024. The theatre itself is located on Tottenham Court Road, W1T 7AQ. It is in a fantastic location with the theatre being easily accessible by the Tottenham Court Road underground.. Leicester Square is also within a 10 minute walk to the Dominion Theatre.
Why do people love The Devil Wears Prada Musical?
The 2006 film, based on the book by Lauren Weisberger, gained immediate popularity for its razor-sharp wit and sharp-edged comedy. Meryl Streep was formidable as the prickly boss from hell Miranda Priestley, and now Vanessa Williams takes on the iconic role with equal diva power - having played a similar character as the scheming Wilhelmina Slater in Ugly Betty. As you’d expect for a story set in the heart of the New York fashion scene, the musical is full of dazzling costumes and outfits that are sure to get the Miranda Priestley stamp of approval.
Don’t just take our word for it! One of our customers, Ross expressed that “you will leave feeling joyful” and “from the music to the costumes, this show is absolutely superb”. Critics also love The Devil Wears Prada with our own Stuart King hailing it as a “fripperous, flouncy, fun-fest!”
Clueless The Musical
The cast of Clueless The Musical. Photo by Pamela Raith,
What is Clueless The Musical about?
In this modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma set in 1990s Beverly Hills, fashionable high schooler Cher Horowitz has a tendency to meddle and play matchmaker among her friends. But things get out of hand when she takes in shy new girl Tai under her wing, while juggling her confusing feelings for her ex-stepbrother Josh.
Where is Clueless The Musical performed at?
Clueless The Musical made its West End premiere at the Trafalgar Theatre, located on Whitehall, SW1A 2DY with 630 seats. The nearest tube stations to this theatre are Charing Cross, Embankment and Leicester Square which are within walking distance.
Why do people love Clueless The Musical?
Clueless had a massive influence on nineties fashion that continues to be felt today, and the musical feels like a wonderfully nostalgic throwback to a simpler time, with its fashion, lingo, and the classic American high school setting. It’s also witty and delightfully quotable, from Cher’s iconic catchphrase (“ugh! As if”) to the totally awesome Valley Girl slang. Fans of Jane Austen love seeing how the musical remakes the familiar story about a matchmaker who falls in love and how easily Austen’s beloved story is transposed to the modern day.
What are the Key Differences between The Devil Wears Prada and Clueless The Musical?
Matt Henry and Georgie Buckland in The Devil Wears Prada Musical. Photo by Matt Crockett.
Each musical immerses you in an entirely different setting: Clueless is set in a Beverly Hills high school in the 1990s, filled with preppy minimalist fashion and sun-soaked LA aesthetics, while The Devil Wears Prada takes you to the world of high end New York fashion, characterised by the glitz and glamour of the runway. The characters of Clueless are young, endearing, and often clueless teenagers trying to navigate romance and relationship drama, while the cast of The Devil Wears Prada are adults scheming their way through the cutthroat world of big city fashion.
So, which show should you opt for if you’re only in London for a limited time?
Emma Flynn and Keelan McAuley in Clueless The Musical. Photo by Pamela Raith,
If you want wholesome nineties fun and teen comedy, go for Clueless. If you’re looking for more drama and glamour, opt for The Devil Wears Prada. But really, you can’t go wrong. Both Clueless and The Devil Wears Prada bring great fashion, witty banter, quirky and unforgettable characters, a great soundtrack, and a sense of nostalgia for the great cultural eras that both films were born from.
But these chick-flick inspired musicals can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of gender, background, age, and whether or not you grew up with the films. They have a timeless quality, full of infectious joy, colourful characters, and great music which can be enjoyed by everyone.
We’re totally buggin’ about the opportunity to win tickets to see The Devil Wears Prada or Clueless The Musical.
To celebrate chick-flick inspired musicals in the West End, we’re giving away a pair ot tickets to see The Devil Wears Prada or Clueless The Musical. Why not grab your bestie for the ultimate girls night out this year! To be in with a chance of winning tickets, head over to The Devil Wears Prada or Clueless The Musical pages now to enter. For an extra entry, head to our Instagram and Facebook page. The competition closes at midnight on 25 July 2025. Terms and conditions will apply.
