Book by Alexander Dinelaris, Based on the Warner Bros. film, Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan, Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Venture, Inc., Originally produced in the West End by Michael Harrison and David Ian
Run time approximately 2 hours plus intermission; Appropriate for ages 12 & up, no children under 5 permitted.
The Bodyguard The Musical follows a charged star-crossed love story between a soul diva and her personal bodyguard in the face of constant danger. The 1992 blockbuster movie propelled Whitney Houston to superstardom, along with romantic lead Kevin Costner, and is revered as one of the best romantic thrillers in cinema.
Following attempts on a young superstar's life by an obsessed stalker, former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer is hired to protect his new charge. But as Farmer discovers to his chagrin is that show business works differently from life in the White House; his employer Rachel Marron is fiercely headstrong, stubborn and refuses to cooperate. A romantically charged tug-of-war ensues, as both attempt to assert their authority; however, the last thing that they expected to happen was to fall in love.
The Bodyguard features a multitude of Whitney Houston's greatest hits, including “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “So Emotional,” “How Will I Know,” “I’m Every Woman,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” and one of the biggest selling songs of all time – “I Will Always Love You.”
This breathtakingly romantic thriller and West End smash hit is under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson, featuring a cast of professional performers from across the country. The Bodyguard is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
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