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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes
Ages: 8+
Opened: November 6, 2012

The Bodyguard - 2012 West End History , Info & More

Adelphi Theatre
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom London WC2R ONS

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge- what they don't expect is to fall in love.

A "BRILLIANT!" (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a multitude of Whitney Houston's greatest hits, including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I'm Your Baby Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, How Will I Know, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest hit songs of all time - I Will Always Love You.

Based on the Warner Bros. film written by the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill, The Empire Strikes Back), with a book by Drama Desk Award-nominated Alexander Dinelaris, this extraordinary new production of THE BODYGUARD is directed by the award-winning Thea Sharrock (Sunshine Boys, Equus, The Misanthrope).


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STAGE TUBE: Heather Headley Sings 'I Wish' to Celebrate Son's Third Birthday
by Stage Tube - December 1, 2012


Click below to listen to THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley sing 'I Wish' from her new album 'Only One In The World' as a birthday gift to her son John David, who turns three today.

Photo Coverage: THE BODYGUARD, Starring Heather Headley, At The Adelphi Theatre!
by BWW - November 22, 2012


Based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Warner Bros. film, this brand new musical of The Bodyguard, with book by Alex Dinelaris, opens at the Adelphi Theatre on December 5 2012.

Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen in THE BODYGUARD
by Nicole Rosky - November 5, 2012


Based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Warner Bros. film, this brand new musical of The Bodyguard, with book by Alex Dinelaris will open at the Adelphi Theatre in Autumn 2012. Previews begin on 6 November 2012, twenty years after the release of the Oscar nominated film. The production stars Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen. Check out a first look at Headley and Owen in action below!

Heather Headley Stars in Adelphi Theatre's THE BODYGUARD, Opening Tonight, November 6
by BWW News Desk - November 6, 2012


Heather Headley stars in The Bodyguard musical, opening today, November 6 at the Adelphi Theatre in London. She will play Rachel Marron, a role originated by Whitney Houston on the silver screen. Lloyd Owen plays alongside Headley as a former Secret Service agent-turned bodyguard, hired to protect Rachel from a stalker.

Photo Flash: Fans Reveal First Artwork for THE BODYGUARD, Starring Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen!
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2012


Fans have revealed the first image from London Theatre's THE BODYGUARD - MUSICAL, starring Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen. Check it out below!

THE BODYGUARD to Reveal First Photo of Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen in Character Today
by Kelsey Denette - October 29, 2012


In order to reveal the image, visit the official website at www.thebodyguardmusical.com/reveal, and click the 'like', 'share' or 'tweet' buttons to uncover a small piece of the photo. The more interactions made, the quicker the image will be revealed, ultimately unveiling the first ever image of the duo together as Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE BODYGUARD With Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen and More!
by Kelsey Denette - October 25, 2012


Based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Warner Bros. film, this brand new musical of The Bodyguard, with book by Alex Dinelaris will open at the Adelphi Theatre in Autumn 2012. Previews begin on 6 November 2012, twenty years after the release of the Oscar nominated film.

STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley Hosts 'Birthday Hangout' from London!
by Stage Tube - October 6, 2012


Grammy Award and Tony Award-Winner, and soon-to-be turning heads on the West End stage in London, UK, Heather Headley held her first Google Hangout on Oct. 4th, 2012 from London, celebrating her birthday. Check it out in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Listen to Heather Headley's 'A Little While' from ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD Album
by Stage Tube - October 2, 2012


Grammy Award and Tony Award-Winner, and soon-to-be turning heads on the West End stage in London, UK, Heather Headley, recently released her latest CD, Only One In The World. The CD features new songs penned by Headley, R&B hits, familiar favorites and a cut from the upcoming production of The Bodyguard: A New Musical in which Headley makes her London West End debut this fall in Whitney Houston's role, Rachel Marron. Listen to Heather Headley perform 'A Little While' from the new album below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Heather Headley & the Cast of THE BODYGUARD!
by Nicole Rosky - October 1, 2012


Based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Warner Bros. film, this brand new musical of The Bodyguard, with book by Alex Dinelaris will open at the Adelphi Theatre in Autumn 2012. Previews begin on 6 November 2012, twenty years after the release of the Oscar nominated film. Press performances are 1 December at 7.30pm, 4 December at 7.30pm as well as opening night on 5 December at 7pm. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the cast in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Heather Headley & the Cast of THE BODYGUARD
by Nicole Rosky - September 28, 2012


Starring Heather Headley as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen as Frank Farmer in the roles made famous on film by the late Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is currently taking bookings until 27 April 2013 for the production's first booking period. Previews begin on 6 November 2012, twenty years after the release of the Oscar nominated film. Opening night is 5 December. Check out a photo of the cast in rehearsal, as featured on the show's Facebook page, below!

STAGE TUBE: First Listen - Heather Headley Sings THE BODYGUARD's 'Run to You'!
by Kelsey Denette - September 10, 2012


Grammy and Tony Award-Winner Heather Headley's new CD, Only One In The World, is slated for release on September 25, 2012, featuring new songs penned by Headley, R&B hits, familiar favorites and a cut from the upcoming production of The Bodyguard: A New Musical, in which Headley makes her London West End debut this fall. Listen to Headley performing Whitney Houston's famed song 'Run To You' from The Bodyguard - also featured in The Bodyguard: A New Musical - below!

STAGE TUBE: First Listen - Heather Headley Sings 'Only One In The World'
by Stage Tube - September 7, 2012


Grammy and Tony Award-Winner Heather Headley's new CD, Only One In The World, is slated for release on September 25, 2012, featuring new songs penned by Headley, R&B hits, familiar favorites and a cut from the upcoming production of The Bodyguard: A New Musical, in which Headley makes her London West End debut this fall. The highly-anticipated CD project is released by in:ciite Media and its distribution partner EMI-CMG Distribution. Listen below to Headley sing the title track 'Only One In The World' from the new album!

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