Still obsessed with Hamilton? Sigh—that’s old news. It’s just been announced that a Princess Diana musical is coming to a theater near you in 2019, and who even knows how to feel about that?
The musical re-telling of Diana’s life story, suitably titled Diana, is currently in production, with auditions already underway and rehearsals set to start in the near future. The premiere has already been pencilled in for La Jolla Playhouse in California next February.
This is either the best or worst thing that’s ever happened.
HELLO! Online report that the play will be set in 1981, the year that Diana famously married Prince Charles and became a member of the Royal family. The story will then go on to tell the story of the late princess in her twenties, exploring her relationship with Charles and his affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles.
The official synopsis reads: "It's 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after?
“Following her fairytale union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family's hold on England.”
Revealing further details about the production, writer Joe DiPietro told Playbill that songs include a showstopper tune called "A Girl In A Pretty Dress." "I gave them musical characters to differentiate,” he revealed.
“Diana is pop-rock, royalty is string quartet, we have paparazzi as punk guitars and we try to make all those roles live on top of each other.”
Gulp. See you at the front row?
-
Former Vanity Fair Editor Says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will “Live to Regret” Not Keeping in Touch with the Royal Family“That will come back to haunt them at a certain point.”
-
Friends Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber Were Both at the Monaco Grand Prix—But Never Seen With Each Other
It has fans wondering if everything’s okay between the two.
-
Princess Kate’s Tiara Moment at the Royal Wedding of the Year Marked a Historic Milestone for Her
She also wore some new-to-her earrings with special significance.
-
Prince William Not Expected to Invite Prince Harry to His Coronation, Friend Claims
That doesn't sound good.
-
We Finally Know Where the Earthshot Prize 2023 Will Take Place
Let's go!
-
Princess Kate Is Seen Skipping Happily With Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in Behind-the-Scenes Footage
This is too cute.
-
Prince Harry Blames 'Daily Mirror' Publishers for Chelsy Davy Breakup in Court Documents
The court case began this week.
-
Tabloid Stories About Prince Harry Came From Members of the Royal Family, 'Daily Mirror' Publisher Claims
These claims could corroborate previous statements from Harry.
-
Princess Kate Hugged a Little Girl Who Burst Into Tears During Windsor Walkabout, And Told Her Mom to Get Her an Ice Cream
So cute!!!
-
Here's How Princess Kate Kept an Eye on Prince Louis During the Coronation, According to a Body Language Expert
Smart.
-
Prince Louis Was Filmed Eating a S'more So Delicious It Literally Made Him "Weak at the Knees"
Oh, Louis.
