THE BODYGUARD

• Friday, May 7, 2027 through Sunday, May 9, 2027
• The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE
• 302-652-5577

THE INTERNATIONAL, AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL THE BODYGUARD IS BACK!

Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Both expect to be in charge of their situation - what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A “BRILLIANT” (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a whole host of unforgettable classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” "Saving All My Love," and "One Moment in Time", alongside thrilling plot twists and emotional drama. THE BODYGUARD is an electrifying combination of romance, suspense and chart-topping music that will captivate audiences from start to finish.

Content Advisory

This production has repetitive flashing lights and visual effects, pyrotechnics, smoke and haze, gunshots, loud sound effects and scenes of mild peril.

Age Recommendation

Recommended for ages 10+

Running Time

2 hours 10 minutes including a 20-minute intermission

Presented by The Grand Opera House.

Theater & Performance Northern Delaware

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