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Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley in Swarovski Crystals from THE BODYGUARD

Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000 Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Check out the photos below! (more...)

THE BODYGUARD Features Over 100,000 Swarovski Crystals

Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Describing the process of making a show come to life through his work, Tim Hatley said 'As a Theatre Designer, it's always a challenge to design a stage show that is based on a well-known book or film. Theatre has a visual language that is very different to film, and it's my job to create and develop visual ideas, make them specific and take advantage of a live theatrical environment.' He added: 'As a designer for both stage and screen, I have come to depend on the brilliance of Swarovski. There is simply no other crystal range giving choice of size, colour and sheer sparkle. The moment a stage light hits a Swarovski Element, there is magic. For The Bodyguard the Musical I have embellished leading lady Heather Headley's costumes with thousands of crystals.' (more...)

Heather Headley and More Perform at THE NIGHT OF 1,000 STARS Gala Tonight

Heather Headley, star of The Bodyguard at the West End's Adelphi Theatre, will sing two songs from Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along at The Night of 1,000 Stars gala at Royal Albert Hall, tonight, May 5, in celebration of Hal Prince. Denise Van Outen will also perform, and the evening will be hosted by Alan Titchmarsh. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Olivier Nominee Debbie Kurup Of THE BODYGUARD

We talk to the actress about her Olivier nomination and putting together a show as iconic as The Bodyguard... (more...)

Joshua-James Thomas, Michael Matias Join THE BODYGUARD as 'Fletcher'

13 year-old Joshua-James Thomas from Harrow and 12 year-old Michael Matias from Leystonstone this month join the cast of the West End hit musical The Bodyguard as the show enters its new booking period. Performing alongside Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen who lead the cast as Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer respectively, Thomas and Matias take on the role of Fletcher, Rachel's young son. They will alternate the role with original cast members 11 year-old Taylor Lockhart and 10 year-old Malaki Paul. (more...)

Oliviers Reaction: BODYGUARD Producers Praise Nominees Headley And Kurup!

The Bodyguard has been nominated for Best New Musical at the Oliviers this year, with leading ladies Heather Headley and Debbie Kurup also up for awards for their performances and designer Tim Hatley also recognised for his work. (more...)

THE BODYGUARD Star Heather Headley Set for Friday Night Is Music Night Tonight

Tonight, Friday 15 February, The Bodyguard's Heather Headley performs in a Romantic Classics edition of the beloved BBC Radio 2 programme, Friday Night Is Music Night in celebration of St. Valentine's Day. Recorded at London's Mermaid Theatre on 16 January, Ken Bruce presents a night of romantic classics with Tony and Grammy award-winning Heather Headley who performs two numbers including the iconic hit song from The Bodyguard, I Will Always Love You. Headley will be accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by their principal conductor Keith Lockhart. (more...)

THE BODYGUARD Star Heather Headley Set for Friday Night Is Music Night, 15 February

On Friday 15 February, The Bodyguard's Heather Headley performs in a Romantic Classics edition of the beloved BBC Radio 2 programme, Friday Night Is Music Night in celebration of St. Valentine's Day. Recorded at London's Mermaid Theatre on 16 January, Ken Bruce presents a night of romantic classics with Tony and Grammy award-winning Heather Headley who performs two numbers including the iconic hit song from The Bodyguard, I Will Always Love You. Headley will be accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by their principal conductor Keith Lockhart. (more...)

THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley to Perform at THE NIGHT OF 1,000 STARS Gala, May 5

According to the Daily Mail, Heather Headley, star of The Bodyguard at the West End's Adelphi Theatre, will sing two songs from Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along at The Night of 1,000 Stars gala at Royal Albert Hall, May 5, in celebration of Hal Prince. (more...)

BWW TV UK SPECIAL: THE BODYGUARD Makes Its Starry West End Debut!

Thea Sharrock's production of new musical The Bodyguard, opened on 5 December 2012 at the Adelphi Theatre in London to great reviews and is aiming for Broadway in spring of 2014. Go on the star-studded red carpet below! (more...)

THE BODYGUARD Extends Booking Through September

Thea Sharrock's hit production of The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, today announces the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale, taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Starring Heather Headley (to 10 August 2013) as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen (to 7 September 2013) as Frank Farmer and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, Sharrock's production of this new musical has book by Alex Dinelaris. (more...)

West End's THE BODYGUARD Releases 250,000 More Tickets

Thea Sharrock's hit production of The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, today announces the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale, taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Starring Heather Headley (to 10 August 2013) as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen (to 7 September 2013) as Frank Farmer and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, Sharrock's production of this new musical has book by Alex Dinelaris. (more...)

THE BODYGUARD Advance Hits 4 Million Pounds in London - A Hit Says Daily Mail

According to the Daily Mail, The Bodyguard, currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre starring Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen, now boasts an advance of more than £4 million. (more...)

THE BODYGUARD Targeting Spring 2014 on Broadway

Today, in the New York Post, Michael Riedel reports that the show, whose producers include the Nederlander Organization, is aiming for Broadway in the Spring of 2014. (more...)

Photo Flash: Inside the West End Opening Night of THE BODYGUARD- with Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen, and More!

Thea Sharrock's production of new musical The Bodyguard, opened last night (Wednesday 5 December 2012) at the Adelphi Theatre, London. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the first curtain call and opening night after party below! (more...)

Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Musical Opens in London

Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen lead the cast in new musical The Bodyguard, directed by Thea Sharrock. Other cast members include Debbie Kurup, Mark Letheren, Ray Shell, Nicolas Colicos, Mark McKerracher, Sean Chapman, David Page and Oliver Le Sueur. They are joined by Luis Buddy, Caius Duncombe, Jayden Fowora Knight, Kwame Kandekore, Taylor Lockhart and Malakai Paul who will share the role of Fletcher, Rachel Marron's young son. Ensemble members are Nigel Barber, Jordan Darrell, Yasmin Harrison, Shanay Holmes, Holly James, Robert Jezek, Melissa Keyes, Gil Kolirin, Janet Kumah, Nick Maude, Richard Murphy, Gloria Onitiri, Ashley J Packer, Dharmesh Patel, Lucinda Shaw, Paul Smethurst, Charlotte Watts and James Wooldridge. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Heather Headley From THE BODYGUARD At The Royal Variety Performance!

Thea Sharrock's production of new musical The Bodyguard, opens this week (Wednesday 5 December 2012) at the Adelphi Theatre, London, and tonight (Monday 3 December 2012) leading lady Heather Headley can be seen performing at the 100th Royal Variety Performance (ITV1) singing the classic number from the West End show, I Will Always Love You. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Heather Headley Sings 'I Wish' to Celebrate Son's Third Birthday

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. (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE BODYGUARD, Starring Heather Headley, At The Adelphi Theatre!

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. (more...)

Heather Headley Stars in Adelphi Theatre's THE BODYGUARD, Opening Tonight, November 6

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. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen in THE BODYGUARD

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! (more...)

Photo Flash: Fans Reveal First Artwork for THE BODYGUARD, Starring Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen!

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

THE BODYGUARD to Reveal First Photo of Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen in Character Today

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. (more...)

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE BODYGUARD With Heather Headley, Lloyd Owen and More!

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD's Heather Headley Hosts 'Birthday Hangout' from London!

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! (more...)