Teri Hatcher apologises to fans as she reveals she WON'T be performing scheduled Devil Wears Prada show due to circumstances 'beyond her control'

Teri Hatcher apologised to fans on Thursday as she revealed she won't be performing as Miranda Priestly in a scheduled Devil Wears Prada show due to circumstances 'beyond her control'. The Desperate Housewives star, 61, took on the role of the demanding fashion tastemaker, best known through Meryl Streep's iconic portrayal in the 2006 film adaptation, at the Dominion Theatre in London last month. She replaced her former co-star Vanessa Williams, who led the show for the past two years.But now in a new statement Teri revealed that she was informed this morning by producers that she will not be performing on November 20th and it is 'beyond my control'. She penned: 'Dear fans, I take my job on stage seriously, as well as my commitment to my fans. I know what it's like to plan a trip, to spend hard earned money in order to see a talent in a live show experience, I've done it myself. 'When I joined the cast of Devil Wears Prada, I had a limited engagement: 127 shows over the period from October 20th to February 6th. Teri Hatcher apologised to fans as she revealed she won't be performing as Miranda Priestly in scheduled Devil Wears Prada show due to circumstances 'beyond her control' The Desperate Housewives star, 61, took over the role of the demanding fashion tastemaker at the Dominion Theatre in London last month from Vanessa Williams'I expected to be, and was excited to be, in all of them, short of illness, which I am diligently doing everything in my power to avoid. The cast and I are thrilled each night to share this beloved iconic story with you. 'Due to a scheduling matter put forth by the producers, I was informed this morning that I will not be performing in The Devil Wears Prada Musical on November 20th.'She continued: 'Unfortunately, as an employee, this is beyond my control. But, I can assure you that without me, you will enjoy a FANTASTIC evening with my BRILLIANT castmates, and my INCREDIBLE understudy.'I am deeply apologetic to those whom this decision impacts. To quote the producers, "If you have booked tickets for this date and would like to see me perform on another occasion, you can contact your ticket provider to exchange your tickets up to 24 hours before the performance. (Subject to availability)".'With all my love and gratitude, Teri.'She added in the caption: 'Unfortunately, due to scheduling issues beyond my control, I will not be performing in the November 20th show of Devil Wears Prada. 'I hope that the producers’ commitment to exchange your tickets can mitigate your disappointment. If you would like to contact the box office regarding your tickets, you can email Dominion Box Office at http://nederlander.co.uk. I appreciate you all so much! …that’s all.' Teri will play Miranda for a limited run through February 6, 2027.When her casting was announced, Teri said in a statement: 'I’ve been fortunate enough to play some pretty formidable women throughout my career, but very few can compare to THE Miranda Priestly.''I’m absolutely delighted to be joining The Devil Wears Prada in the West End. Miranda is intelligent, commanding, and has a glorious way of putting you in your place while being funny at the same time.' In a new statement Teri revealed that she was informed this morning by producers that she will not be performing on November 20th and it is 'beyond my control' Teri will play Miranda for a limited run through February 6, 2027'Her dialogue is unforgettable, her confidence is contagious. These are the kinds of roles one loves to play.''I can’t wait to embrace Miranda’s sharp wit, fierce ambition, and iconic style, and share her story on a stage with a new audience every night.'Teri has previous experience in musicals, having starred in the national tour of Cabaret and playing Morticia Addams in a Los Angeles production of The Addams Family.She first found fame in 1984 as a San Francisco 49ers cheerleader before being cast in small TV roles, including a memorable turn as the 'real and spectacular' character Sidra on NBC sitcom Seinfeld in 1993.Seven months later, the three-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner made her debut as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane in ABC's Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997.Teri then headed up ABC soap opera Desperate Housewives as Susan Meyer for eight seasons spanning 2004 to 2012, which later inspired Bravo to create the reality TV franchise, The Real Housewives.