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Christine Allado To Star as Rachel Marron in Manila's 'The Bodyguard The Musical'

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International theater sensation and Grammy-nominated artist Christine Allado, best known for her breakout role in Hamilton’s original West End cast as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds, returns to Manila to take on another iconic role—Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard The Musical. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752799248300Metro.Style-13.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Christine Allado steps into the spotlight as Rachel Marron in Rockwell’s debut production, The Bodyguard The Musical (Gowns by Leo Almodal)</div>Having performed alongside Andrea Bocelli to sold-out arenas across Europe and Asia, and starred in The Prince of Egypt and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In The Heights, Christine now brings her world-class talent to the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell’s first-ever theatrical production.Filipino talent takes center stage as international theater sensation Christine Allado returns home to star as Rachel Marron in Rockwell’s first-ever production—a 9 Works Theatrical staging of The Bodyguard The Musical. With her crystalline vocals and commanding presence, she takes on a role once defined by Whitney Houston’s legendary performance, now brought to life anew in this electrifying theatrical adaptation.That she portrays this character in her home country adds a personal and powerful resonance, making this production not just a milestone for <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/living/2025/4/30/celebrating-30-years-of-rockwell-a-culture-that-makes-a-difference-2155" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rockwell</a> but a proud moment for Philippine theater. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752799426317Metro.Style-15.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> With a Grammy nomination, major West End roles, and global performances, Christine Allado brings her world-class talent to Manila as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard The Musical. (Gowns by Leo Almodal)</div>This casting brings new brilliance to The Bodyguard The Musical, reimagining the iconic role of Rachel Marron with fresh intensity and heart. Set to the unforgettable soundtrack of “I Have Nothing,” “Run to You,” and “I Will Always Love You,” Christine’s performance promises to breathe new life into a story of fame, danger, and unexpected romance.<div> </div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMOtB5STCHk/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=971&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A408718.59999999404%2C%22ls%22%3A408299.700000003%2C%22le%22%3A408715%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1107" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div> </div>Celebrated across continents, Christine has carved out a remarkable path as a Filipino talent who has conquered the world’s most prestigious stages. Beyond Hamilton, she has starred as Julie Jordan in Carousel, performed in We Will Rock You, and co-starred with Lea Salonga and Bernadette Peters for the original West End run of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends at the Gielgud Theater. Christine has further appeared in major productions at the Royal Albert Hall, on Netflix, and on the BBC. This year, she is also set to lead the West End premiere of Jo: Little Women The Musical.With her return to Manila, Christine Allado brings a career defined by excellence home, ready to embody a role as iconic as the voice behind it.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752799473000Rockwell proudly presents The Bodyguard The Musical, opening this September at the Proscenium Theater..jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:958px"/>Rockwell proudly presents The Bodyguard The Musical, opening this September at the Proscenium Theater</div>With tickets now available at <a href="https://premier.ticketworld.com.ph" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">premier.ticketworld.com.ph</a>, don’t miss the chance to witness Christine Allado step into the spotlight as Rachel Marron, delivering a performance that promises both power and poignance opening this September 26 at the Proscenium Theater in Makati City. Experience it all at the 780-seat Proscenium Theater, where the show unfolds in a space designed for unforgettable impact.And this is just the beginning. With Christine Allado now in the spotlight, all eyes turn to her co-star—the actor set to play Frank Farmer—whose reveal is just around the corner. Stay tuned for the full cast announcement and behind-the-scenes content in the weeks leading up to opening night. <div>Follow @christineallado for more exciting updates, and catch all the latest on the Proscenium Theater by following @prosceniumtheater. </div> #TheBodyguardAtRockwell #TheBodyguardMNL

West End’s leading lady takes on Whitney Houston’s iconic role in Rockwell’s debut production.

West End’s leading lady takes on Whitney Houston’s iconic role in Rockwell’s debut production.

Christine Allado Embodies Whitney Houston's Iconic Role in Manila's 'The Bodyguard The Musical'

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Christine Allado Embodies Whitney Houston's Iconic Role in Manila's 'The Bodyguard The Musical'

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Published July 18, 2025 09:30 AM PHT

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Updated July 18, 2025 04:33 PM PHT

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