The Bodyguard Reviews
DC Theater Arts- Highly Recommended
"...Adapted by Alexander Dinelaris from Lawrence Kasdan’s screenplay for the 1992 Whitney Houston movie, this song-filled stage version debuted in London’s West End in 2012. With a score made up of songs made famous by the late Whitney Houston, it had its U.S. debut in the fall of 2015 at the Paper Mill Playhouse and has been on at least one national tour since then. This is its first homegrown regional staging."
MD Theatre Guide- Recommended
"...“The Bodyguard” may be just “One Moment in Time,” but that moment is a memorable one. Whitney Houston fans will be will rewarded with their favorite songs, and those who may be to young to be as familiar with her work, will still love the great musical and dancing performances."
Theatre Bloom- Highly Recommended
"...I hope life treats you kind. And I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of. And I wish to you joy and happiness— but above all this, I wish you— to go and see the stellar regional premiere production of The Bodyguard at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia. Directed by Mark Minnick and Toby Orenstein with Musical Direction by Ross Scott Rawlings and Choreography by Shalyce Hemby, the iconic 90’s film turned stage musical finds its footing with a true focus on the story in the well-seasoned hands of Mark Minnick, Toby Orenstein and the company at Toby’s Dinner Theatre."
DCTheatreScene- Somewhat Recommended
"...The cast injects some much-needed sparkle into the musical numbers, especially Ashley Johnson-Moore, playing the Houston character, superstar singer Rachel Marron. She’s got the pipes that evoke the late singer without it being a too-faithful impersonation. Johnson-Moore also has a warm presence that draws you in, as does Samantha McEwen Deininger (an excellent vocalist in her own right), playing Rachel’s dangerously jealous sister Nicki."