The Bodyguard - Full Cast Announced

Producers Michael Harrison, David Ian and John Frost have announced that the Melbourne season of the musical THE BODYGUARD will play at the Regent Theatre from 24 August. The 2017 Australian tour of THE BODYGUARD will commence at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on 21 April, before playing at the Lyric Theatre, Brisbane from 19 July, then moving to the Regent Theatre, Melbourne.

Joining the principal cast of Paulini as Rachel Marron, Kip Gamblin as bodyguard Frank Farmer and Prinnie Stevens as Nicki Marron will be Andrew Hazzard (Spring Awakening) as Sy Spector, Patrick Williams (Hair) as Bill Devaney, Brendan Irving (The Rocky Horror Show) as the Stalker, Damien Bermingham (Chicago) as Tony and Glaston Toft (Jersey Boys) as Ray Court.

Also joining the cast of THE BODYGUARD are Anthony Bartley, Samantha Bruzzese, Amy Campbell, Olivia Cariniato, Chris Van Doren, Heath Keating, Bree Langridge, Sasha Lian, Samuel McKeown II, Priscilla Stavrou, Max Tengove, Blake Varga and Geoffrey Winter. The young actors who will play Rachel Marron’s son will be revealed later.

“We have an incredible cast for THE BODYGUARD, led by two extraordinary singers, Paulini and Prinnie Stevens, and leading man Kip Gamblin in his first musical theatre role,” said John Frost on behalf of his co-producers. “I can’t wait to get into the rehearsal room and watch the show unfold. I have no doubt Australia will fall in love with this iconic story and those soaring ballads all over again.”

Based on the Warner Bros 1992 film written by the acclaimed, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill, The Empire Strikes Back), THE BODYGUARD features a book by Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman).

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar singer Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

THE BODYGUARDfeatures classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love Of All, Million Dollar Bill, I Wanna Dance With Somebody and I Will Always Love You.

www.thebodyguardmusical.com.au

SEASON DETAILS

SYDNEY

Venue: Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star

Season: From 21 April

Performance Times: Tues 7pm, Wed-Sat 8pm, Matinees Tues & Wed 1pm, Sat & Sun 2pm, Sun 6pm

Prices: From $69.90*

Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or 1300 795 267

                   Groups 8+ call 1300 889 278

* A ticketmaster handling fee of $8.45 will be levied at purchase. A delivery fee may also apply depending on the chosen delivery method

BRISBANE

Venue: Lyric Theatre, QPAC

Season: From 19 July

Performance Times: Wed to Sat 7.30pm, Matinees Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm

Prices: From $69.90*

Bookings: qpac.com.au or 136 246

               Groups 8+ call 07 3840 7466

* Transaction fees apply

MELBOURNE

Venue: Regent Theatre

Season: From 24 August

Performance Times: Tues 7pm, Wed/Thurs 7.30pm, Fri/Sat 8pm, Matinees Tues & Wed 1pm, Sat & Sun 2pm, Sun 6pm (performance times vary weekly)

Price: Tickets from $69.90*

Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

                Groups 8+ 1300 889 278

TICKETS ON SALE 27 FEBRUARY

* A Ticketmaster handling fee of $8.90 will be levied at purchase. A delivery fee may also apply depending on the chosen delivery method