Debroah Cox Will Be Playing The Role Of A Superstar In Hit Musical "The Bodyguard"

Debroah Cox Will Be Playing The Role
Of A Superstar In Hit Musical "The Bodyguard"

BHR Hollywood Reports......Debroah Cox and the late Whitney Houston now have another connection in the name of music.

 After providing the vocals for the icon's hits in the Angela Bassett-directed biopic, Whitney, Cox is now set to play Houston's breakout movie role of Rachel Marron in the musical production of the 1922 Oscar-nominated film The Bodyguard.

Cox will be playing the role of superstar Rachel Marron, who requires protection from an unknown stalker.

The Bodyguard (1992)

The musical will feature a host of fan favorites including “I Will Always Love You,” “Saving All My Love,” “So Emotional,” “Queen of the Night,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “Run To You,”
and “One Moment In Time.”

For Cox, this is just the tip of the iceberg of the upcoming season, as she has a slew of other projects lined up.

In addition to the Bodyguard gig, she is also preparing the summer release of her new album Work of Art, and is currently starring in a musical based on the life of Josephine Baker.

Whitney Huston Who Plays Rachel Marron 

On another note, she is also set to co-host the Clear Channel Spectacolor's simulcast of the 2015 Tony Awards on June 7.

She shared her excitement for all of the projects with the Post.

"I am honored to be chosen to co-host and perform with Justin Guarini for The Tony Awards in Times Square simulcast event," she wrote.

"I am also honored to represent two of the most iconic and historic women of the 20th century with the Broadway bound Josephine project and now the Bodyguard."

The rest of the cast, as well as additional tour cities for The Bodyguard will be announced at a later date.