THE BODYGUARD -- West End Preview Thread

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Posted: 11/6/12 at 10:14am

The Bodyguard, a new musical based on the 1992 Warner Bros. film of the same name that was scripted by Lawrence Kasdan and starred the late Whitney Houston, begins performances at the West End's Adelphi Theatre Nov. 6, prior to an official opening Dec. 5. Tony winner Heather Headley makes her West End debut in the role created on screen by Ms. Houston.

The production is directed by Thea Sharrock, and also features Lloyd Owen in the role of Frank Farmer, a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard (Kevin Costner in the film), who is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron (Headley) from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don't expect is to fall in love.

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 "I Will Always Love You."

The musical also features a book by Alex Dinelaris, with designs by Tim Hatley, lighting by Mark Henderson and sound by Richard Brooker. Choreography is by Arthur Pita with orchestrations by Chris Egan and musical supervision by Mike Dixon. The Bodyguard is produced by Michael Harrison and David Ian.

ANYONE PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE SHOW SOON?