Yes, Diana The Musical Is Coming To Netflix Before Its Broadway Debut

This is going to be interesting...

Jeanna de Waal as Diana and Roe Hartrampf as Prince Charles

by Bonnie McLaren |
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If you never got into The Crown, then perhaps we can tempt you with the new musical about Princess Diana that's coming to Netflix? Yes, you read that correctly - a musical about Princess Diana is coming to Netflix.

With the pandemic completely ruining the theatre and live industry, the musical - which was scheduled to open on Broadway earlier this year - is going to be filmed specially for the streaming service without an audience. However, even though it's making its debut online, there's still plans for Diana to open onstage on May 25, 2021, when hopefully everything is a bit more normal.

So, who's in it? The cast stars Jeanna de Waal (who has been in musicals like Kinky Boots and Waitress) as Princess Diana and Roe Hartrampf as Prince Charles.

'We speak for the entire company when we say that we couldn’t be more excited to finally be able share our show with theater lovers everywhere,' the producers said in a joint statement. 'Though there is no substitute for the live theater, we are honored to be a part of the quality entertainment that Netflix provides its subscribers worldwide.'

As the industry adapts to the pandemic in new ways, this will be the first musical to be streamed before it opens. But there's obviously a market for it, as people flocked to Disney+ earlier this year when Hamilton was released during lockdown. We know we'll be watching anyway.

See the best looks from Princess Diana's Wimbledon wardrobe in the gallery below...

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Diana Throwbacks At Wimbledon - Grazia

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1981

Peak Sloane Ranger: a puff-sleeved floral wrap dress worn over a white high collar blouse, worn with the most famous engagement ring in the world.

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1984

The Princess tended towards looser shapes for her maternity wardrobe, much like this striped shift dress, worn while expecting Prince Harry.

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1986

Lose the belt, shift the neckline a little and this blue and white striped dress could be new season Ganni...

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1987

Proof that a white suit will always be a sartorial power move...

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1987

A summery Peter Pan collar and swirling floral print (complete with obligatory blue eyeliner...)

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1987

With a few tweaks (a more exaggerated wrap front, ditching the bow and the lace inset) this floral style wouldn't be too far from 2018's ubiquitous day dress.

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1990

More Wimbledon whites for Diana, pictured here greeting her sister-in-law Sarah Ferguson.

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1991

Another ditsy print, this time in regal purple, for a day out with Prince William.

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1991

The Kate - Diana comparison is one that gets a little too much airtime, but we could actually see the Duchess wearing this delicately printed, tiered style.

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1994

Fact: Princess Diana kickstarted the blazer dress trend. Bonus points for Prince William's cartoon chic tie.

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1994

This button-down sleeveless shift in the brightest of reds was a favourite outfit, one which the Princess re-wore for a number of more casual royal occasions.

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1995

Loved Virgil Abloh's homage to Diana's pastel suits in his OFF/WHITE collection last season? This is the real deal.

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