The Bodyguard Touring Reviews

The most jarring narrative issue was the transition, or lack-thereof, from a heart-stoppingly dangerous, stunningly staged nightclub scene to a double love song that completely splintered the first act’s pacing. Without even stopping to talk about ...

The most jarring narrative issue was the transition, or lack-thereof, from a heart-stoppingly dangerous, stunningly staged nightclub scene to a double love song that completely splintered the first act’s pacing. Without even stopping to talk about the frightening incident that had just happened, the story spun itself right into a love triangle. The awkwardly-flirting Rachel might have been a brand-new character, for all that we knew her. Of course, the same was true in 1992 as it is now: the audience is here for Whitney, and they made their joy known — so, maybe the issues with Alexander Dinelaris’s book don’t matter.

The exquisite musical performances deliver all and more where the plot lacks depth. In some ways, the concert-like atmosphere of the show makes the plotlines less relevant. It may not be what makes a musical perfect, but that’s precisely what makes...

The exquisite musical performances deliver all and more where the plot lacks depth. In some ways, the concert-like atmosphere of the show makes the plotlines less relevant. It may not be what makes a musical perfect, but that’s precisely what makes this particular show so enjoyable. The music is so powerful, profound, and warm that the experience can be compared to a sound bath meditation coupled with a walk down memory lane.

But the show is all about superstar singer (making her leading debut- Brooke Bailey) as Rachel with her powerhouse pop songs and ballads filling the Hanover’s vast auditorium. The audience was enthralled with her vocal talents throughout the evenin...

But the show is all about superstar singer (making her leading debut- Brooke Bailey) as Rachel with her powerhouse pop songs and ballads filling the Hanover’s vast auditorium. The audience was enthralled with her vocal talents throughout the evening but the explosive, and I mean explosive final number knocked all of us out of our seats.