Brazilian Premiere of 'O Diabo Veste Prada' Musical Set for February 2027 in São Paulo
Claudia Raia stars in the Brazilian musical adaptation of 'O Diabo Veste Prada,' debuting February 2027 in São Paulo.
- • The musical premieres February 25, 2027 at Teatro Santander, São Paulo.
- • Claudia Raia plays Miranda Priestly; Myra Ruiz stars as Andy Sachs.
- • Directed by José Possi Neto with music by Elton John.
- • The musical follows successful runs in Chicago and London before Broadway debut.
- • The sequel film, set 20 years later, premieres April 30, 2026.
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The beloved story of "The Devil Wears Prada" is making its way to Brazilian musical theater with a premiere on February 25, 2027, at Teatro Santander in São Paulo. Claudia Raia stars as Miranda Priestly, the role popularized by Meryl Streep in the original 2006 film. The production also features Myra Ruiz as Andy Sachs, originally played by Anne Hathaway, alongside Bruna Guerin and Maurício Xavier.
Directed by José Possi Neto and produced by Touché Entretenimento and Artnic, the musical showcases a soundtrack by Elton John with lyrics by Shaina Taub and Mark Sonnenblick. This Brazil staging follows successful performances in Chicago and London's West End, making Brazil the second country to host the musical before its planned Broadway debut in 2028. Auditions for remaining roles are scheduled for May 2026.
Coinciding with the musical's announcement, the new film sequel — set 20 years after the original — premieres at the end of April. This sequel revisits Miranda facing challenges in the digital era as her magazine "Runway" faces decline, featuring returning characters like Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton now in influential roles.
Tickets for the musical are available on Sympla, ranging from R$25 to R$450. The Brazilian adaptation promises a glamorous, dynamic take on the iconic story that blends fashion, intrigue, and contemporary challenges, captivating fans old and new.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Sequel film release date
Sources report different release dates for the sequel film.
itatiaia.com.br
"The sequel film will be released 20 years after the first film."
band.com.br
"The sequel film is set for release on April 30."
Why this matters: One source states the sequel film is set to release on April 30, 2026, while the other mentions it will premiere 20 years after the first film, implying a later date. This discrepancy affects the timeline of events related to the musical's premiere.