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Musical
The Bodyguard
A pop superstar stalked by an obsessive fan wants nothing to do with the reserved former Secret Service agent hired to guard her.
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The story
Adapted by Alexander Dinelaris from Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 film, the musical puts the singer and actress Rachel Marron at its centre as the threats against her escalate. She resents the rules Frank Farmer imposes and he resists the pull of her world, yet they fall for each other as the danger grows, while Rachel's sister Nicki, a singer living in her shadow, has feelings of her own for Frank.
In the room
A romantic thriller told through around 15 songs associated with Whitney Houston, many sung as concert, rehearsal or club performances and others as private thoughts for Rachel and Nicki.
Good fit if you like
Whitney Houston's songs, romantic thrillers and stories about the price of fame.
Details
- From 5 Dec 2012
Running time not recorded.
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