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Thursday, December 12, 2024

The Bodyguard Musical to Embark on UK and Europe Tour in 2025

by Belaid S

The Queen of the Night is returning to the stage! Producers Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced an exciting

The Bodyguard Announces UK and Europe Tour

by Staff Writer

The award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD will tour the UK and Europe in 2025/2026 opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre 

Friday, May 31, 2024

Sexy Sneak Peek of Deborah Cox & More in Rehearsal for THE BODYGUARD!

by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Deborah Cox and Judson Mills will soon lead the North American tour of THE BODYGUARD, which plays first at Millburn New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse. Performances are set to begi…

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Australian Idol runner up Emily Williams set to star as Rachel Marron in UK production of The Bodyguard

by Belaid S

The production team behind The Bodyguard is pleased to announce that esteemed Australian recording artist Emily Williams will assume the

Monday, June 5, 2023

Matthew López on ‘Some Like It Hot,’ Remaking ‘The Bodyguard’ and Directing the Gay Rom-Com ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’

by Brent Lang

As Matthew López prepared for the London debut of “The Inheritance,” his epic drama about the AIDS epidemic and its painful aftershocks, he was simultaneously outlining a first draft of “Some Like It Hot…

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Badly behaved theatregoers: ‘A woman urinated in a stairwell adjacent to where we were sitting’

by Tom Ambrose

Guardian readers share their experiences of appalling audience antics, including heckling, eating sushi and being sick in the seats The thorny issue of theatre etiquette has come under the spotlight after a num…

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Theatregoers: have you witnessed bad audience behaviour?

by Guardian Community Team

Amid fears that theatre audience behaviour is getting worse, we would like to hear about your experiences The thorny issue of theatre etiquette has come under the spotlight following a number of recent incident…

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

When To Belt Out In Song And Not Belt The Person Sitting Behind You

by Joe Patti

By now most people have probably heard about the brawl between audience members at a Manchester, England performance of The Bodyguard because people were singing along to “I Will Always Love You.”  The mor…

Monday, April 17, 2023

Why are British audiences suddenly so out of control? – podcast

by Nosheen Iqbal With Alice Saville; Produced By George McDonagh and Solomon King; Executive Producer Homa Khaleeli

From fights at the Bodyguard musical to wild drunken antics at comedy clubs and even heckling at the opera, performers and theatre staff say crowds are getting out of hand. What’s going on? From drunken reve…

Friday, April 14, 2023

Theatre etiquette: Do you sing-along at musicals? Are we becoming ruder? And what to do about drunk patrons? Toronto ushers weigh in

by Glenn Sumi - Special To The Star

Manchester’s Palace Theatre ousting patrons after singing too loud in a performance of ‘The Bodyguard’ has raised questions of manners

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Tuesday briefing: Is there really a crisis in theatre audience behaviour – or is this all overdramatic?

by Archie Bland

In today’s newsletter: With reported attacks on ushers and police called to handle overzealous audience participation, some argue the sanctity of the stage is under threat Sign up here for our daily newslette…

Former Bodyguard star Beverley Knight supports Alison Hammond after apology for theatre remarks

by Isobel Lewis

Knight said police were also called on ‘drunken people fighting’ when she performed in ‘The Bodyguard’

Monday, April 10, 2023

‘We’ve had to stop people fighting and urinating in their seats’: the ugly new side of theatre audiences

by Rachael Healy

On Good Friday, police were called to a performance of The Bodyguard – and there have been numerous other examples of audiences behaving badly. With crowds heckling, screaming, livestreaming and even copulati…

Beverley Knight speaks out after Alison Hammond apologises over The Bodyguard comments

by Isobel Lewis

Knight said police were also called on ‘drunken people fighting’ when she performed in ‘The Bodyguard’

Alison Hammond apologises for ‘making light’ of audience behaviour after The Bodyguard altercation

by Isobel Lewis

Presenter joked about loud audiences on ‘Good Morning Britain’, shortly before attendees were kicked out of theatre production in Manchester

Saturday, April 8, 2023

‘Bodyguard’ Musical Halted by ‘Mini-Riot,’ as Rowdy Theatergoers Loudly Singing Along With ‘I Will Always Love You’ Are Dragged Out

by Chris Willman

A touring production of the stage version of “The Bodyguard” was brought to a halt and canceled in Manchester, England on Friday night after patrons would not stop singing along with the musical’s songs, …

The Bodyguard: Police ‘called to Manchester Palace Theatre’ after audience ‘riot’ ends show early

by Isobel Lewis

‘I thank everyone who was respectful of the performers and [feel] very, very sorry for those who weren’t,’ said show’s star Melody Thornton

Monday, March 20, 2023

Broadway Who's Who: Heather Headley

by JK

This month's honoree is Tony and Grammy Award winner, Heather Headley. With 5 studio albums - two certified Gold - she's made an impact on the music world. With starring roles in such television programs as Chi…

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Reviews: What Are Critics Saying About London's New Musical Sylvia, Starring Beverley Knight?

by Logan Culwell-Block

The West End The Bodyguard and The Drifters Girl star leads the company as feminist activist and suffragette Emmaline Pankhurst.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Suffragette Musical Sylvia Officially Opens World Premiere at London's Old Vic February 14

by Logan Culwell-Block

West End The Bodyguard and The Drifters Girl star Beverley Knight leads the company as feminist activist Sylvia Pankhurst.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Photos: Heather Headley Performs at Carnegie Hall With The New York Pops

by Meg Masseron

The one-night-only concert featured selections from across her career, with songs from Aida, The Lion King, The Bodyguard, Into the Woods, and more.

Friday, January 27, 2023

Suffragette Musical Sylvia Begins World Premiere at London's Old Vic January 27

by Logan Culwell-Block

West End The Bodyguard and The Drifters Girl star Beverley Knight leads the company as feminist activist Sylvia Pankhurst.

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Heather Headley Will Offer Songs From Into the Woods, Wicked, Aida, The Lion King, The Bodyguard, More at Carnegie Hall

by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will join the New York Pops for a one-night-only concert.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Watch a Sneak Peek of On Your Feet! at Paper Mill Playhouse

by Playbill

Tony-winning regional theatre Paper Mill Playhouse will kick off its 2022-23 season with On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan. The stars of the bio musical, Linedy Genao and Brandon Espinoza, stop…

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Melody Thornton Will Lead U.K. and Ireland Tour of The Bodyguard Musical

by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin in Glasgow in January 2023.

Monday, June 13, 2022

The Bodyguard Musical Sets U.K. and Ireland Tour

by Raven Brunner

The jukebox musical is based on Lawrence Kasden’s Oscar Award-nominated film starring the late Whitney Houston and features a score made up of her music.

Friday, June 3, 2022

The Bodyguard Tour

by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The award-winning international smash hit musical The Bodyguard will tour the UK and Ireland opening at Glasgow King’s Theatre on Saturday 28 January 2023. This post The Bodyguard Tour first a…

Friday, October 1, 2021

Tony-Winning Scribe Matthew López to Adapt and Direct Red, White & Royal Blue

by Caitlin Moynihan

The Inheritance Tony winner Matthew López has been tapped to write and direct a film adaptation of Casey McQuiston's bestelling LGBTQ+ romance novel Red, White & Royal Blue. The feature, produced by Greg …

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

In the News: Matthew López Will Pen Script for The Bodyguard Remake, Peppermint Will Host Transgender Representation Panel, More

by Talaura Harms

Plus; Karen Olivo will lead a new musical theatre training program for BIPOC teens with Project Broadway.

The Inheritance Scribe Matthew López to Write Remake of The Bodyguard

by Caitlin Moynihan

Matthew López, the Tony-nominated playwright of The Inheritance, is set to write a remake of the Whitney Houston film The Bodyguard for Warner Bros., according to Variety. The new movie, inspired by the 1992…

Tony-Nominee Matthew López Set to Write THE BODYGUARD Film Remake

The Tony-nominated playwright of 'The Inheritance' has been tapped by Warner Brothers to write a new reimagining of the iconic Whitney Houston film.

Friday, May 7, 2021

Linzi Hateley Returns to the Narrator in London's Upcoming Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

by Andrew Gans

The Olivier nominee will share the role with The Bodyguard's Alexandra Burke.

Friday, April 9, 2021

Alexandra Burke to Play the Narrator in the West End's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

by Caitlin Moynihan

Any dream will do for Alexandra Burke who has joined the cast of the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Burke will star as the Narrator in the production, which is set to begin pe…

Monday, March 29, 2021

Meet the Cast of Passing Through: Charles Gray

by Goodspeed Musicals

PASSING THROUGH on Goodspeed On Demand streams March 15 - April 4, 2021. Click for tickets: https://bit.ly/3cqzbQV Set amidst the rich sounds and diverse tapestry of the American landscape, Passing Through te…

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

#20 – Hanging with Rachel John

by Bpn Admin Cs

Rachel is a British Actress who has played roles in Memphis, The Bodyguard and originated the role of Angelica in the west end production of Hamilton. Rachel and I also got to work together on concert versions …

Friday, December 25, 2020

Our year-end 2020 Blog Year in almost all show tune salutes or parodies

by Fred Landau

 Our year-end 2020 Blog Year in almost all show tune  salutes January “The Hollywood Gown” series tried to pick up where it was  interrupted in 2013 - Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt seemed to hold prom…

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Drifters Girl, Starring Beverley Knight, Shifts London Premiere to 2021

by Lindsey Sullivan

The Drifters Girl musical, which was originally scheduled to make its world premiere at Newcastle Theatre Royal this September before transferring to the West End starting on October 1, will now start performan…

Friday, July 24, 2020

Olivier Nominee Beverley Knight Performs at the London Palladium to Test Reopening

by Lindsey Sullivan

As previously reported, legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is dedicated to finding a way to reopening theaters. He has been running a series of reopening tests at the London Palladium this past month, and o…

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Call Answered: Belinda Davids: "The Greatest Love Of All: A Tribute To Whitney Houston"

by Adam Rothenberg

Whether helping me solve a problem or inspiring me to write my own parody song, Whitney Houston’s music has always been part of my life’s soundtrack. One of my favorite kind of interviews to conduct is with…

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The Search for Roxie Finalist Khalifa White Books First Broadway Gig in Caroline, or Change

by Andy Lefkowitz

Khalifa White, a recent finalist of Broadway.com's casting competition The Search for Roxie, is headed to Broadway after all. While the standout performer didn't make the final cut to appear in Chicago, sh…

Olivier Nominee Beverley Knight & The Ferryman's Fra Fee Added to Star-Packed Cinderella Film

by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage stars Beverley Knight and Fra Fee have joined the company of the highly anticipated Cinderella movie musical remake. The previously announced film will arrive in cinemas on February 5, 2021. Knight, kn…

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

My Best Friend's Wedding Musical Sets World Premiere in the U.K.; Alexandra Burke Will Star

by Andy Lefkowitz

A fan-favorite '90s film is being made into a stage show. My Best Friend's Wedding The Musical, a new tuner based on the Golden Globe-nominated motion picture, will arrive in the U.K. next year. Rachel Kavanaug…

Monday, November 25, 2019

Nov. 2019 - Updating the 2019-2020 theater preview (plus a short tribute to the book by Anonymous)

by Fred Landau

The 2019-2020 season, what we have so far:  Bat Out of Hell" - August-September 2019 at NY City Center "Bat out of Hell" parody by Fred Landau and Jan Horvath  parody set to Jim Steinman's classic  "It's …

Friday, November 1, 2019

Beverley Knight to Star in World Premiere Drifters Jukebox Musical in London's West End

by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed music star and Olivier-nominated actress Beverley Knight has signed on to portray Faye Treadwell, legendary manager of The Drifters, in a new musical about the iconic group, set to open in the U.K. n…

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Check Out Production Photos From North Shore Music Theatre's The Bodyguard

by Nathan Skethway

The adaptation of the 1992 film began performances October 29 for a run through November 10.

Photo Flash: Check Out New Photos From THE BODYGUARD THE MUSICAL at the North Shore Music Theatre

The Bodyguard is a new musical based on the smash hit 1992 film! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer hired to protect superstar Rachel from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charg…

Friday, October 11, 2019

'The Bodyguard' star Deborah Cox opens eighth season of Trust Cabaret Series

by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The series kicks off with two shows by the Grammy-nominated recording artist and Broadway star on Oct. 14.

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

West End Star Lloyd Owen on Heather Headley, Renée Zellweger and the Joys of Noises Off

by Matt Wolf

Lloyd Owen has one of the best, most resonant speaking voices in the business and has leant his vocal luster to such roles as Nick in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, opposite Diana Rigg, and as Heather Headl…

Friday, September 27, 2019

Review: The Bodyguard at Toby’s Dinner Theatre. Toby’s top talent and Whitney Houston’s songs aren’t enough

by Jayne Blanchard

The legacy and superstardom of Whitney Houston endures, judging from the bobbing heads and impromptu singalongs at Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s production of The Bodyguard. Based on the 1992 film starring Housto…

Review: ‘The Bodyguard’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre

by John Harding

Suspense-thrillers used to make up a sizable portion of every dinner theater menu, but the days of Death Trap and Agatha Christie yarns have given way to a nearly non-stop diet of musical entertainments. So the…

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Salute Her Awards Celebrate Black Women on Broadway and in New York Theater

by Lauren Yarger

Collage Photo Credit: Café Mocha Radio Show’s 9th Annual Salute Her Awards. Top Row - Left to Right: LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Leslie Uggams, Alia Jones-Harvey, Cookie Jordan -- Bottom Row - Left to Rig…

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Upcoming N.Y.C. Auditions for Anastasia, The Sound of Music, The Bodyguard, and More

by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with these Equity calls for Broadway and shows around the country.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Upcoming NYC Auditions for The Bodyguard, Cabaret, Cinderella, and More

by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with these Equity calls for Broadway and shows around the country.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

'The Bodyguard' review: Whitney Houston's songs almost save the day

The specter of Whitney Houston hangs heavy over "The Bodyguard," the musical running at The Gateway in Bellport through July 20. The stage version of the 1992 film that marked the iconic singer's first acting r…

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

'Bodyguard' star Kimber Sprawl puts her spin on Whitney Houston role

Kimber Sprawl wants to honor Whitney Houston's legacy as she stars in "The Bodyguard," a stage musical version of the movie at The Gateway in Bellport.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

A Look at the Regional Premiere of The Bodyguard Musical

by Nathan Skethway

The musical, based on the film of the same name starring Whitney Houston, runs through May 12 at the White Plains Performing Arts Center.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Meet Our Super Talented Fletchers V2 | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Introducing Karen Sproull Children's Director | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Introducing Jennlee Shallow, Alternate Rachel Marron V1 | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Alexandra Burke is BACK | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Get to Know the Bodyguard UK Tour Ensemble! | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Behind the Scenes with Jennlee Shallow | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Introducing Jennlee Shallow, Alternate Rachel Marron V2 | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Meet Our Super Talented Fletchers V1 | The Bodyguard UK Tour

by The Bodyguard

Friday, April 26, 2019

American Idol’s LaToya London Stars in The Bodyguard at White Plains Performing Arts Center

by Andrew Gans

Performances begin April 26 under the direction of Frank Portanova.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

BWW TV: Why Broadway is Getting Behind THE PROM on Stage and Screen!

by BroadwayWorld TV

Ryan Murphy was making it clear that last night belonged to The Prom. Thesix-time Emmy Award winnerRyan Murphyhosted a special performance of the hit show to benefit Hetrick Martin, GLAAD and The Trevor Project…

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

American Idol’s LaToya London Will Star in The Bodyguard at White Plains Performing Arts Center

by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin April 26 under the direction of Frank Portanova.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Upcoming Equity Auditions for The Bodyguard, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Oklahoma!, and More

by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with this selection of upcoming auditions for Broadway and shows around the country.

Monday, February 11, 2019

‘Quality-filled night out that keeps audiences coming back for more’: THE BODYGUARD – Touring ★★★★

by Olivia Mitchell

Offering the right balance of romance, suspense, dance, humour and music, the award-winning musical The Bodyguard gives audiences everything they want wrapped up in a quality-filled ‘night out’ to keep the…

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

BWW Interview: Rachel John Talks WEST END WOMEN

by Fiona Scott

Rachel John recently finished her Olivier-nominated run as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. She has also been seen in Memphis and The Bodyguard. Rachel is now appearing in West End …

Thursday, January 10, 2019

British Entertainers Dominate Golden Globe 2019

by Blouin Artinfo

The Golden Globe this year has some unexpected wins and some disappointment for much hyped films like “A Star Is Born.” While “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Green Book” won major film awards, British tale…

Thursday, January 3, 2019

North Shore Music Theatre’s 2019 Season Will Feature Sunset Boulevard, The Bodyguard, and More

by Andrew Gans

The new season will launch in June with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Friday, December 7, 2018

The Bodyguard review at Theatre Royal, Glasgow – ‘Alexandra Burke makes a triumphant return’

by Thom Dibdin

Since Alexandra Burke last starred as trapped superstar Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard, she has reached the finals of Strictly and featured

Friday, November 23, 2018

The Bodyguard UK Tour 2018 - 2019 | Meet The Bodyguard

by The Bodyguard

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Cast Complete for Tour of The Bodyguard, Starring Alexandra Burke

by Andrew Gans

The U.K. and Ireland tour will launch December 3 in Glasgow.

Monday, November 5, 2018

Benoit Marechal, Micha Richardson, and More Join Cast of THE BODYGUARD UK Tour

by BroadwayWorld

The full cast for the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of the award-winning smash hit musical THE BODYGUARD opening at the Theatre Royal Glasgow on Monday 3 December has been announced.

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Lambert Jackson Announces “West End Women — A Celebration of Women in Musicals” at Cadogan Hall

by Blouin Artinfo

Following the sell-out success of their debut production, “There’s Nothin’ Like a Dame,” Lambert Jackson recently announced “West End Women — A Celebration of Women in Musicals.” Rachel John, Laur…

Friday, August 24, 2018

BWW Interview: Alexandra Burke Talks CHICAGO at Phoenix Theatre

by Nicole Ackman

Alexandra Burke is a singer, songwriterand actress who shot to fame in 2008 after winning The X Factor. In addition to releasing three albums, she has been seen in the UK tour of Sister Act and recently in the …

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Roxie Hart vs Rachel Marron: After Chicago, Alexandra Burke returns to The Bodyguard. WATCH her killing it in her first week

Do you prefer Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart or Rachel Marron? You could see her as both over the coming months. After her West End turn in Chicago, which she started this week, she'll return to The Bodyguard, l…

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

West End Chicago Star Alexandra Burke on Brandy, Cartwheels and The Bodyguard

by Matt Wolf

Alexandra Burke has had a busy time of it in the decade since she became an overnight British sensation on X Factor. She has played Rachel Marron on the West End in The Bodyguard, a show she will tour around th…

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