Elton John Struggles with Vision Loss, Misses Out on Emotional Musical Experience

Overview of the Event

The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical, a stage adaptation of the popular film, held a charity gala at the Dominion Theatre in London. The event was hosted by the Elton John AIDS Foundation and featured a star-studded cast, including Anna Wintour, Lily Collins, and Donatella Versace.

Sir Elton John’s Eyesight Loss

Celebrity Attendees and Reactions

Several celebrities attended the event, including:

• Dame Anna Wintour, who described the musical as “entertaining” and said it was “for audiences to decide” if there were any similarities between her and Miranda Priestly.

• American fashion designer Betsey Johnson, who stated that everyone in the fashion industry loves the show.

• TV personality Michelle Visage, who praised Vanessa Williams for stepping into the iconic role of feared fashion magazine editor Miranda.

• Model Elizabeth Hurley, who thought “every woman’s body is now celebrated” and was keen to see how that is shown in this theatre show.

Quotes from Attendees

• “When I saw the film for the first time, I thought thank god I missed all that stuff because I would not want to have gone through all that.” – Betsey Johnson

• “I can’t believe in the film that Andy was called fat when she was a size six. I would hope things have changed – we have seen some more inclusion and I hope we always hope to progress.” – Michelle Visage

Photos from the Event

The event featured several photos of attendees on the red carpet, including:

• Dame Anna Wintour

• Lily Collins

• Donatella Versace

• Neil Sinclair and Christopher Biggins

• Dame Arlene Phillips

• Actress Claire Sweeney

• Comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg

Charity Gala for Elton John AIDS Foundation

Sir Elton John was unable to watch his own musical due to losing his eyesight. He has been struggling with his eyesight since getting an infection in his right eye in July. While the exact condition is unclear, Sir Elton told ABC News’ Good Morning America in November that he developed the infection in the south of France.

The charity gala featured a host of famous faces, including:

• Neil Sinclair and Christopher Biggins on the red carpet

• Actress Claire Sweeney strikes a pose outside the Dominion Theatre

Feedback from Celebrities

Several celebrities shared their thoughts on the musical:

• Singer Beverley Knight said she doesn’t think “the fashion industry has moved on leaps and bounds” in terms of how it views women of different sizes.

• Actor Luke Evans said he loves the film because it’s “full of characters and ego” but has “no idea” why it’s such a cultural phenomenon.

Fashion Industry Progress

TV personality Michelle Visage spoke to the BBC about the progress the fashion industry is making:

• “I can’t believe in the film that Andy was called fat when she was a size six,” she said.

• “I would hope things have changed – we have seen some more inclusion and I hope we always hope to progress.”

Quotes from Celebrities