Stars Came Out In Full Force For The Bodyguard At Pantages
Entertainment — By Lamar Webster on May 8, 2017 at 3:48 am
Cover and Inside Photos- Comedienne Margaret Cho, showing off her tattoo, was one of the many celebrities that showed up at the Pantages Theatre. Both photos by Lamar Webster.
By Lamar Webster
Hollywood, CA- The Hollywood entertainment community came out in full force for the opening of The Bodyguard the Musical on Tuesday May 2nd. Several of Hollywood’s favorite entertainers were on hand to witness the musical production, and some of the notables on the red carpet included: Vanessa Bell Calloway, Warryn & Erica Campbell, Angela Bassett & Courtney Vance, Dawnn Lewis, Dante Basco, Jonathan Bennett, RuPaul Charles, Loretta Devine, Cathy Rigby, Mickey Dolenz, Darrin Henson, Margaret Cho, Diana Maria Riva, Andrea Roth, Elaine Hendrix, Kym Whitley, Erica Ash and others. The lobby was filled with patrons throughout the red carpet activities, and the show appeared to be filled to capacity.
Vanessa Bell Calloway. Photo by Lamar Webster.
The musical is based on the Warner Bros. film Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan Book by Alexander Dinelaris. Starring roles include Deborah Cox( Rachel Marron), Judson Mills (Frank Farmer), Bradford Rahmlow (The Assasin) and Jasmin Richardson (Nicki Marron).
The musical follows the daily lives of singer Rachel Marron. Her manager hired a professional bodyguard to deal with threats made via unsigned letters to Rachel and her son. Deborah Cox sounds great as the lead vocals, as she sings some of the biggest hits in Whitney Houston’s career. With several costume changes, elaborate set changes, and excellent lighting, the musical is brilliant at times, and astounding in others, with the vibrant colors. The band is on point and the audience was thrilled with some of the more popular songs. It was a great show, and the audience gave a rousing reception to the entire cast. Several dance routines are featured in some of the songs, and Ms. Cox was right in step with the dancers. The musical ends on May 21st, I highly encourage folks to not miss this show. Kudos to Deborah Cox, she hit all of the notes in all of the songs, and sounded very powerful while doing so.
RuPaul. Photo By Lamar Webster.
Jonathan Bennett. Photo by Lamar Webster.
Angela Bassett. Photo by Lamar Webster.
For tickets or more information about the Los Angeles engagement of THE BODYGUARD, please visit the official website for Hollywood Pantages Theatre:
www.HollywoodPantages.com/TheBodyguard.
DATES:
MAY 2 – 21, 2017
VENUE:
HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE
6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
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