Florence Kasumba to Play Miranda Priestly in Hamburg German-Language 'Der Teufel trägt Prada'

Overview

• Stage Entertainment announced Wednesday that Florence Kasumba will play Miranda Priestly in the Hamburg run of the musical 'Der Teufel trägt Prada'.
• The company confirmed the score by Elton John will be performed in a German-language version when the show opens in December at the Stage Theater Neue Flora.
• Elton John praised Kasumba's authority, charisma and style and was reported to have been involved in selecting her for the role.
• Kasumba told the Deutsche Presse-Agentur she is eager to return to singing and dancing and that the role lets her combine singing, dance, acting and fashion.
• The West End production of the musical is already running in London, and the Hamburg venue remains booked with 'Tarzan' through the end of October before preparations begin for the December opening.