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 RECENT NEWS | NEWS ARCHIVE
1 July 2010
JBTV - This MorningJohn will appear on This Morning on 15 July. He'll be talking about his time on Desperate Housewives and also about the upcoming new series of Tonight's the Night. The show airs from 10.30am until 12.30pm on ITV1. 16 June 2010
Message from Michael O'Mara books re National Theatre, 24 JuneIf you are going to the National Theatre on 24 June for the platform event, please read the following message from Michael O'Mara Books."Unfortunately, due to the pressures of time, we are unable to offer the opportunity to pose for photographs with John. This is to make sure that as many people as possible get the chance to have their book signed before John has to leave. You're welcome to snap photos of John as he’s signing, but it really slows the event down to allow everyone to pose with John. Please note that John will only be signing copies of his autobiography I Am What I Am and nothing else. Apologies for any disappointment, but we really want to try and squeeze everyone in!” Michael O'Mara Books 9 June 2010
John on holiday in Antigua in OK! MagazineAn article in the current issue of UK celebrity magazine OK! (dated 15 June) features John on holiday in Antigua earlier this year. The article includes photos of John and his partner Scott relaxing on the beautiful beaches of this Caribbean island. 5 June 2010
John to appear on The 5 O'Clock Show, Channel 4John will be on The 5 O'Clock Show at 5.00pm on Monday, 12 July to talk about the new series of Tonight's The Night. 4 June 2010
Interview with John in Hello Magazine (UK)John has been interviewed for the current edition of Hello Magazine (No 1126 dated 7 June 2010). He talks about filming Desperate Housewives, presenting Tonight's The Night and texting David Tennant! 2 June 2010
John to return to QVC!After John's first successful visit to QVC when his CD sold out within 5 minutes, he will be returning to the channel on 22 June to promote the paperback edition of I Am What I Am and the CD John Barrowman. He is expected to appear in the 1.00pm slot for an hour. Not to be missed! 30 May 2010
 Desperate Housewives! Channel 4, 10.00pm, 2 JuneJohn has made his first appearance on Desperate Housewives on UK television, playing the latest villain on Wisteria Lane. His first episode was shown on E4 tonight, but you can see it again on Channel 4 at 10.00pm this Wednesday, 2 June. New episodes of series 6 of Desperate Housewives continue to air in the UK on E4 on Sundays at 10.00pm and on Wednesdays on Channel 4 at 10.00pm. 23 May 2010
Apply to be on Tonight's the NightDo you know someone who deserves star treatment? Whether it's performing to the nation with your pop idol, singing with the cast of your favourite musical or going head-to-head with the champions of Formula One, then we want to hear from you. Please get in touch if you or someone you know deserves their moment in the spotlight. How to apply to be on Tonight's the Night (opens in new window) 17 May 2010
Upcoming Radio Interviews (live and recorded)To promote the upcoming new series of Tonight's the Night, John will be taking part in a series of live and pre-recorded interviews as follows this coming Wednesday 19 May. All times are British Summertime (BST) which is GMT+1. Live Interviews
Recorded interviews.These will be recorded on the same day but there is no scheduled air-date.
11 May 2010
Aladdin press launch event in GlasgowYesterday John led the press launch for the pantomime Aladdin which will be taking place at the Glasgow SECC this Christmas. 29 April 2010
John will NOT be appearing at "A Fine Romance"John will be no longer be performing at this charity event in LA on Saturday 1 May. He has filming commitments for Desperate Housewives and is also suffering from a throat infection. 16 April 2010
Updated 2 June 2010 John returns to the platform of the NationalOn Thursday 24 June at 6pm, John will return to the National with his new book I Am What I Am, and shares his thoughts on talent shows, West End musicals and Saturday night TV. He will be joined on stage by his sister and co-author, Carole E Barrowman. Book online and see further details (opens in new window) 16 April 2010
Interview with John on Access Hollywood today!An interview with John for Access Hollywood will air tonight at 7.30pm (PST) on NBC, Channel 4 in Los Angeles. The interview will be repeated at 4.00pm (PST) on Saturday, 17 April. Access Hollywood's website also features an interview with John about Desperate Housewives and Torchwood. Read Access Hollywood interview with John (opens in new window) 10 April 2010
John voices The Super Hero Squad ShowThis week John recorded a voice part for the Marvel animated series The Super Hero Squad Show. He's pictured below with Marvel icon Stan Lee (left) and Eugene, a writer on the show.  2 April 2010
Interview with John's PA!Rhys Livesy, John's PA, has been interviewed for Executive PA magazine. This fascinating insight into Rhys's role and what it takes to keep up with, and stay two steps ahead of, one of the busiest men in showbiz will appear in the April edition of the magazine (available soon, by subscription only). Read an excerpt from the interview with Rhys (opens in new window) 29 March 2010
JB Radio - Steve WrightAn interview with John will air on Tuesday 30 March on BBC Radio two. The shows starts at 2.00pm. Listen online from wherever you are (opens new window) 28 March 2010
 DVD Release: Animals At WorkAnimals At Work, hosted by John, follows puppy performer Tinker's debut as a magician's assistant. The two-year-old Maltese terrier has been in training for months...but is she ready for her doggie debut? And can she keep it together in front of an audience? Meet a male Jack Russell terrier in Namibia who works as a foster mother for orphaned wild cats, get a ringside seat to a charity ferret race in the UK, and meet a champion husky who guides his team and blind fifteen-year-old mistress in a 500 mile, twelve-day sled race. UPDATE: Animals At Work (the complete Series 1) is now due to be released on 7 June 2010 (Region 2 format). 24 March 2010
John takes his concert tour to BELFAST!John will be appearing in Belfast Waterfront on Friday 29 October 2010. Tickets go on sale on Friday 26 March 2010 at 9.00am. Book online at Waterfront (opens new window) Or call the Box Office on: 028 9033 4455 22 March 2010
I Am What I Am to be released in paperbackThe second volume of John's autobiography, I Am What I Am, will be published as a paperback edition by Michael O'Mara Books on 17 June. Written in collaboration with Carole E Barrowman, the paperback will update the earlier hardback edition, and will include stories and photographs from John's run in the West End starring as Albin/Zaza in La Cage Aux Folles in 2009. 22 March 2010
John to appear on GMTV, Tuesday 23 MarchOn GMTV tomorrow, Tuesday 23 March, UK television viewers can see John being interviewed by Ross King in LA. GMTV is on ITV1 and expected transmission time is about 8.40am although, as always on live shows, timings are approximate. 16 March 2010
Tonight's The Night returns for a second seriesPress release from the BBC: Tonight's The Night, hosted by John Barrowman, has been re-commissioned. The show, which will be produced in Scotland this summer, will be tied to the National Lottery and include the live draws.Following a successful first series, the show, which sets out to make dreams come true, will return to BBC One on Saturday nights. It will feature a series of surprises for unsuspecting and deserving members of the public, all of whom will have the chance to give the performance of a lifetime. They could find themselves performing to the nation with their pop star idol, on stage with the cast of their favourite musical or locked in a head to head race with their Formula One hero. Now also featuring the live Lotto, Dream Number and Thunderball Saturday draws, it's the show that really can make dreams a reality. John Barrowman said: "I am just thrilled that Tonight's The Night is coming back to Saturday nights on BBC One. Once again I can't wait to make the nation's performance dreams come true." Alan Tyler, Executive Editor for Entertainment, said: “We're delighted that Tonight's the Night will be produced by BBC Scotland this summer. John has worked in the Pacific Quay studio before and we are confident that his enthusiasm for the show and for a return to Glasgow will light up the screen". The show is a co-production between BBC Vision’s in-house entertainment department and Barrowman Barker Productions, and will be executive produced by Louise Rainbow. The show was commissioned by BBC One Controller, Jay Hunt, Controller of Entertainment, Mark Linsey and Executive Editor for Entertainment, Alan Tyler. If you know someone special who deserves star treatment, go to the BBC's website at the link below. BBC - Be on a show (opens in new window) 14 March 2010
Hello Magazine - A Cocktail with John!Hello Magazine are expected to feature an interview with John in their "A Cocktail With..." section in the new edition, to be published on 15 March. 9 March 2010
updated 12 March 2010 Interview with John in the Daily MailA major interview with John is expected to run this Friday, 12 March, in the "It's Friday" section in the Daily Mail. UPDATE: The Daily Mail did not publish this interview as planned. 8 March 2010
More JB press!The following publications, all available from 9 March, are expected to run articles about John this week: Woman's Own - Me And My Mum 7 March 2010
John's new album is UK chart hit!In the first week after its release on 1 March, John's new album has entered the UK album chart at No 11! 3 March 2010
More JB interviewsJohn has been interviewed by Yahoo and the Mirror. The articles are online at the following links: 2 March 2010 John's 2010 concert tour announced!John will be touring the UK again in October/November this year! Tickets for the tour will go on sale at 10.00am on Friday, 5 March. John will be performing on the following dates: Friday 1 October OXFORD - New Theatre Sunday 3 October SOUTHEND - Cliffs Pavilion Monday 4 October LONDON - Royal Albert Hall Tuesday 5 October BRIGHTON - Brighton Centre Thursday 7 October CAMBRIDGE - Corn Exchange Friday 8 October SWINDON - Oasis Sunday 10 October IPSWICH - Regent Monday 11 October HULL - City Hall Wednesday 13 October LIVERPOOL - Philharmonic Hall Thursday 14 October SHEFFIELD - City Hall Saturday 16 October CARDIFF - Arena Sunday 17 October BRISTOL - Hippodrome Monday 18 October NOTTINGHAM - Royal Centre Tuesday 19 October BIRMINGHAM - Symphony Hall Thursday 21 October PLYMOUTH - Pavilions Friday 22 October BOURNEMOUTH - Pavilion Theatre Saturday 23 October PORTSMOUTH - Guildhall Monday 25 October MANCHESTER - Bridgewater Hall Thursday 28 October LLANDUDNO - Venue Cymru Sunday 31 October BLACKPOOL - Opera House Monday 1 November NEWCASTLE - City Hall Book tickets from Gigs and Tours from 10.00am on Friday, 5 March. John will also be appearing on the following dates, ticket details to follow: Wednesday 27 October GLASGOW - Clyde Auditorium Tuesday 2 November EDINBURGH - Playhouse (WAS Usher Hall. Venue now changed) 1 March 2010
Even more JB press!Some more articles about John should be in the following newspapers, magazines and websites: What's on Stage 1 March - Album review 1 March 2010
John on BBC Music, talking to Wogan and singing CopacabanaThe BBC Music web site has created a page for John and his music and, right now, you can see him perform 'Copacabana' and talk to Terry Wogan about his forthcoming role on Desperate Housewives. 26 February 2010
John on Elaine Paige ShowJohn will be a guest on Elaine Paige On Sunday on 14 March 2010. The show is broadcast from 1.00pm to 3.00pm on BBC Radio 2. Listen live to BBC Radio 2 from anywhere in the world. 25 February 2010
Yet more JB press!In addition to the publications already listed, there should also be articles about John in the following newspapers and magazines: Sky Magazine March edition - out now 22 February 2010
More JB press!The following publications are due to publish items about John: Heat Magazine Out 23 February - Interview 20 February 2010
More JB Radio and TVJohn will guest on the following radio shows on Wednesday, 24 February: 10.30am BBC Radio Scotland (Fred MacAulay Show) 11.20am Swansea Sound (Leighton Jones Show) 12.00pm Downtown Radio - Belfast (Caroline Fleck Show) 2.00pm BBC Wales (Roy Noble Show) 3.30pm U105FM - Belfast (George Jones Show) 3.45pm BBC Manchester (Becky Want Show) On Thursday, 25 February, John will appear on: 10.00am Woman's Hour, BBC Radio Four 2.00pm Richard Bacon Show, BBC Radio 5 Live John will also be a guest on Gerry Kelly's show on BBC Radio Northern Ireland on 27 February. The show airs from 12.30pm. On Sunday, 28 February, John will be interviewed on Terry Wogan's new live BBC Radio 2 show, Weekend Wogan, which is broadcast from 11.00am. That's not all! Listen out for John's pre-recorded radio interviews on Red Dragon FM - Cardiff (Kam and Sally Breakfast Show), Signal 1 - Stoke (Perry Spiller and Louise Stones' Breakfast Show), Mercia FM (Andy Goulding's Breakfast Show), Hallam FM - Sheffield (Big John's Breakfast Show), BRMB/Gold (Tom Ross), Smooth Radio - Nottingham (Tony Lyman Show), Signal 2 - Stoke (Paul Fairclough Show), Scotland Radio Network (Ally Bally Show featuring on Clyde 2, Forth 2, Northsound 2, Tay AM and Westsound AM), BBC WM - Birmingham (Paul Franks' Afternoon Show), Smooth Radio - Birmingham (Tammy Gooding Show), Gaydar Radio, Magic FM, BBC Radio 2 (Steve Wright in the Afternoon), Smooth FM (Drivetime show). And some more JBTV! John is scheduled to appear on the QVC Channel (UK) at 2.00pm on Friday, 26 February. 20 February 2010
JB RadioJohn will be a guest on The Chris Moyles show on Tuesday 23 February on BBC Radio 1. John should be appearing at approximately 8am. 20 February 2010
Listen to John's new album!You may already have come across audio clips from John's new album, 'John Barrowman', on Amazon, but now Sony has provided a dedicated media player for John's own site with extended excerpts from the new album. You can even download the player and embed it into your own web page if you have one. Spread the Barrowman sound! 18 February 2010
More press articlesTwo more publications currently have items about John: She Magazine (UK) March edition - Q&A Torchwood Magazine Issue 20 March/April 2010 - news item about John's new CD Both publications are available now. 16 February 2010
) A Mother's Day CompetitionOur friends at Universal Posters have an exciting competition, and it's open to those in all parts of the world! Universal Posters digitally sample the hand-writing of celebrities and use that to produce high quality posters containing the message of your choice, just as if the celebrity had written it for you themselves. First Prize Number 1 of just 250 hand numbered Exclusive Limited Edition Photo prints of John, produced at 20" x 16" size, framed and dedicated with your own personal message in an exact facsimile of John's handwriting and autograph, PLUS a bottle of Champagne*, a box of John's favourite chocolates AND a copy of his latest album! Ten Runners up Prizes Laminated Limited Edition 16" x 12" Photo Prints of John, numbered and personalised in an exact facsimile of John's handwriting and autograph, PLUS a copy of John's latest album. About the prizes: * The winner will need to provide proof of age to receive the Champagne prize. If the winner is under 21 years old, a cash prize of equivalent value will be made available. 14 February 2010
John wins a What's On Stage AwardJohn has received the whatsonstage.com award for Best Takeover in a Role for his portrayal of Albin/ZaZa in La Cage Aux Folles. John was unable to attend tonight's ceremony but his video message can be seen on the What's on Stage website. John's award was accepted on his behalf by actress Jodie Prenger, winner of the reality show 'I'd Do Anything', on which John was a judge. Jodie has also recorded a duet with John, "So Close" which appears on his new CD, due for release 1 March. 12 February 2010
Digital Spy are John Barrowman fans!If you missed the first airplay of 'The Doctor and I' on Elaine Paige's show, then you can now listen to it on the Digital Spy web site. 'The Doctor and I' is a tongue-in-cheek reworking of 'The Wizard and I' from the musical, Wicked. To acknowledge this, Digital Spy have even given us a picture of John as Elphaba! 12 February 2010
Album signing at Sainsburys, SydenhamJohn will be signing copies of his new CD at Sainsburys in Sydenham on Wednesday 3 March. The signing session starts at 1pm and finishes at 2.30pm. http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=536774&Y=171928&A=Y&Z=110 10 February 2010
John Barrowman - the new Album, now available to pre-order from iTunes UKThe album download for the UK and Eire also includes the exclusive bonus track "The Doctor and I". Recorded exclusively for the iTunes album, The Doctor and I, about Captain Jack’s relationship with Doctor Who, is an imaginative re-working of "The Wizard And I" from the musical "Wicked". John explains: Stephen Schwartz says: 30 January 2010
John in the pressThe following publications have items about John: She Magazine (UK) February edition (out now) - short item "The Book That Changed My Life" Bent magazine - CD review (published 2 February) Doctor Who Magazine - News item (published 4 February) We will make regular announcements on upcoming press items. 29 January 2010
A Desperate Bad Guy!John is taking a break from the hero role to play a villain in several episodes of the current season of Desperate Housewives. John will be in the US in March/April to film his episodes. America will see those episodes sometime in the spring. The Brits will have to wait until May/June. Daily Mail. John Barrowman set to play villain in Desperate Housewives 29 January 2010
And there's more JB TVJohn will be a guest on Alan Titchmarsh's afternoon chat show on ITV on Friday 5 March. The show will be pre-recorded on Tuesday 2 March and if you would like to be in the studio audience, you can apply for tickets from www.sroaudiences.com. 26 January 2010
Upcoming TV AppearancesJohn will be a guest on the following shows in February/March THE ONE SHOW BBC1 Tuesday 23 February GMTV ITV1 Thursday 25 February (he will be singing on this show) ALAN CARR: CHATTY MAN, C4 Thursday 4 March (recording Wednesday 3 March) update 8 January 2010
posted 6 January 2010 ) ) ) John Barrowman - The new album (now due for release 1 March)John Barrowman, Britain's most successful - and comfortably Britain's best - all-round entertainer releases his third solo album, the self-titled John Barrowman on March 1st on Arista. John Barrowman is easily one of the most familiar faces on British television and the West End stage. Best known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC series’ Torchwood and Doctor Who, he has also been a judge on the award-winning BBC1 entertainment shows How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I’d Do Anything. More recently he has hosted his own primetime Saturday night TV extravaganza, Tonight's The Night and graced London’s West End as Zaza in the Olivier Award-winning La Cage Aux Folles. John Barrowman is perhaps his most personal album to date – the album he has always wanted to make. As with 2007's Another Side and 2008's Music Music Music, it is a masterful, evocative and uplifting journey into perhaps the man's first love, musical theatre, comprising his favourite moments from Cats, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and Mack and Mabel to name a few. The album is filled with instantly familiar classics - Memory, The Winner Takes It All, My Eyes Adored You - to the less immediately familiar, such as So Close, a spine-tingling duet with Jodie Prenger lifted from the recent Disney movie Enchanted and chosen for his niece Clare. Also included is a beautiful version of You’ll Never Walk Alone from Carousel, a song which his mother sang to him as a child. Every track holds an emotional relevance for John. Recorded exclusively for the iTunes album, The Doctor and I, about Captain Jack’s relationship with Doctor Who, is an imaginative re-working of The Wizard And I from the musical Wicked. John Barrowman is representative of a man at the height of his powers, someone who can fill a song with the same chutzpah and style that he can a role on the West End stage. Simply put, he has never sounded better. 2010 is already promising to be a remarkable year for John Barrowman with a number of major projects confirmed. Watch him go global! Track listing: When I Get My Name In Lights (from The Boy from Oz) The CD is available for pre-order from the Shop Page of the site. 9 December 2009
 An Evening with John Barrowman - DVD out nowSee John's sell-out 2009 Glasgow concert from a front row seat in the comfort of your own living room! Plus exclusive behind the scenes footage. The DVD is available in both PAL (UK/Europe/Australia) and NTSC (North America and some other countries) formats. See the DVD promo on our official YouTube site. Buy An Evening With John Barrowman [DVD] 15 November 2009
Team Barrowman now on TwitterJohn and his team are now on Twitter. Follow us at Team Barrowman 26 August 2009
JB Radio - Friday Night is Music NightJohn Barrowman, Kerry Ellis and Cantabile join the BBC Concert Orchestra for a touch of movie magic at this year's Henley Festival, presented by Michael Parkinson. The show airs on 28 August, on BBC Radio2 from 19:30 to 21:15 (UK time) Listen via BBC2’s live stream here (opens new window) 19 July 2009
JBTV - Doctor Who Greatest MomentsJohn will be appearing in a three episode series of Doctor Who Greatest Moments on BBC3. The three shows air at 20.00 on Thursday 21 August, 27 August and 3 September 7 April 2009
Arundel Festival (22 August)John will perform at the Arundel Festival, Arundel Castle, West Sussex on Saturday 22 August. For further information about this event and to purchase tickets, please visit: An Evening with John Barrowman 31 July 2009
 Poll. Would you buy an NTSC version of John's concert DVD?Many fans have expressed disappointment that the concert DVD, an Evening with John Barrowman, due for release in November, will not be available in NTSC format for fans in US/Canada and other countries that use this format. We have been in contact with the company producing the DVD of An Evening with John Barrowman and they may be interested in producing an NTSC version if we can gain an idea of what the demand would be. To this end we have created a poll. If you would be interested in an NTSC version of the DVD, you can vote at: Unfortunately, we can only create this poll on our discussion group, OfficialBarrowmanTalk and you will be prompted to join the Talk group before you can vote. However, if you do not wish to participate in fan discussion, you can un-subscribe after the poll is complete. 20 July 2009
 TORCHWOOD: CHILDREN OF EARTHShowing 20 July - 24 July on BBC America and Canada's Space channel.John Barrowman returns as Captain Jack in this five hour mini-series. When every single child on Earth stops, Torchwood is thrown into a world of terror. 16 July 2009
Peter Wingfield runs marathon for UNICEFWhen it was announced that John was unable to join Torchsong last month. Peter Wingfield stepped in at the last minute. You can help Peter to raise funds for UNICEF using this link: inside.unicefusa.org/goto/pwingfield (opens new window) 9 July 2009
Fifth Gear. FIVE 20 July 2009 John has been indulging in some rally driving experience for Fifth Gear, the www.johnbarrowman.com/fanzone/outabout/fifthgear.shtml The show is on Five at 8pm on 20 July. 8 July 2009
Torchwood DVD Signing! They are Coming - from London to Cardiff!John, Eve Myles and Gareth David Lloyd will celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of Torchwood Children of Earth with two signing sessions on Friday 17th July, one in London and the other in Cardiff. The first will be at HMV's flagship store on Oxford Street in London's West End from 12.30 - 2.00pm. Then the trio will dash from London to Cardiff, making a typical Torchwood arrival by helicopter in the Oval Basin, location of the Torchwood Hub. The signing at HMV Cardiff will follow, from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Please note: For the London signing only, numbers are restricted. There will be 250 free wristbands available only from HMV Oxford Street, from 9am on Friday 17th July. One wristband per customer, which must be picked up in person. Packed with extras, Torchwood Children of Earth is released on DVD and Blu-ray on 13 July. 6 July 2009
JBTV - Loose WomenJohn joins the Loose Women. The show airs on ITV1 at 12:30 6 July 2009
JB Radio - Scott MillsJohn is interviewed on Scott's show today. Listen live via the website www.bbc.co.uk/radio1 (opens new window) 19 June 2009
San Diego Comic ConJohn will be attending “San Diego Comic Con” next month. On Friday 24 July and Saturday 25 July, he’ll be there to sign, and then on Sunday 26 July he will be part of the Torchwood Panel. For further details visit www.comic-con.org (opens new window) 13 June 2009
John stands in for Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2John will be presenting the early morning BBC Radio 2 show on Saturday 27 June and 18 July, standing in for Zoe Ball. The show is broadcast from 06:00 to 08:05.Tune in to Radio 2 via the website www.bbc.co.uk/radio2 (opens new window) 13 June 2009
Torchwood Afternoon PlaysJohn, Eve and Gareth have recorded three new Radio plays for BBC Radio 4. The shows air on 1, 2 and 3 July at 14:15. Tune in to Radio 4 via the website www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 (opens new window) 4 June 2009
JBTV - Animals At WorkThe second series of Animals At Work is due to air on Monday 8 June 2009 on CBBC. The first episode includes "Kitty the Gardening Pig" 4 June 2009
Urgent Torchsong News. John unable to attend.Unfortunately, John has sustained an injury and is no longer able to attend the Torchsong convention in Chicago this weekend as he is not allowed to fly. Please see the statement below from John's manager: It is with great regret that I have to announce that John Barrowman is not able to attend Torchsong Chicago. John sustained a very nasty injury to his left ankle yesterday. An MRI scan has confirmed that he has completely ruptured all the ligaments around his ankle. He cannot bear any weight on his foot and the doctor has said he is not medically fit to undertake long distance flights or his planned work. He must rest at home with his foot elevated for much of the time.
The plan is for John to do a video link with Torchsong. He is upset not to be able to come and enjoy the weekend with you all. He sends his love and best wishes to you all.
Gavin Barker.
We know this news will be a huge disappointment to those of you attending UPDATE: Torchsong organisers inform us that Peter Wingfield (star of Highlander, Stargate SG1 and Holby City) has kindly agreed to attend the convention. Updated 8 June 2009
Posted 20 May 2009 John guests on Radio 2's Judy Garland tribute concertThis not only marks the 40th anniversary of Judy’s death, but also the 70th Anniversary of the first release of "The Wizard of Oz" Hosted by Judy's daughter Lorna Luft, this very special concert will take place on Wednesday 1 July 2009, at the Mermaid Theatre, London Apply for tickets here (opens new window)2 June 2009
John's friend and colleague, Daniel Boys, releases first albumIf you've attended any of John's recent concerts, you'll be familiar with Daniel Boys, who has been supporting John on his 2009 tour. Daniel's superb voice first came to John's attention through the BBC series 'Any Dream Will Do' and John has been proud to support him ever since. Daniel's first album, "So Close" is now on general release. Find out more at www.danielboys.net (opens new window) 4 May 2009
JB TVJohn will be a guest on BBC Breakfast on Thursday 7 May 29 April 2009
Torchwood Preview - National Film Theatre (12 June)John will join other members of the cast of Torchwood at the National Film Theatre on 12 June for a preview of Torchwood: Children of Earth, followed by a Q&A session. Tickets are expected to go on sale on 5 May (members) and 12 May (general public). 6 April 2009
JBTV - Guest on Chris Moyles Quiz Night- 19 AprilJohn and Chris will meet again when John is a guest on Channel Four's Chris Moyles Quiz Night. Recorded on 16 April at London TV Studios, the show airs on Sunday, 19 April at 10pm. 6 April 2009
JB Radio - Guest on Chris Moyles Radio Show - 16 AprilJohn will be a guest on The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 on the 16th April. The show starts at 6.30am and you can listen live from this link: 6 April 2009
Gareth David Lloyd to guest at TorchsongFabulous news for those of you who are going to Torchsong! 4 April 2009
Guest on Jonathan Ross - BBC Radio 2 - 11 AprilDavid Tennant and Catherine Tate will be guest presenting for Jonathan Ross's BBC Radio 2 show on 11 April. John will be one of their guests. 31 March 2009
Tonight's The Night - Premiers 18 AprilJohn's new Saturday night program, Tonight's The Night, premieres on BBC 1 on 18 April. This is must-see JBTV! 28 March 2009
Promoting Tonight's The NightJohn will be appearing on The Paul O'Grady Show next month to promote Tonight's The Night. Tickets for the show, which films at the London Studios on the 7 April for transmission later that day, can be requested from www.lostintv.com John is also interviewed in the new edition of Sky Magazine (only available to Sky subscribers) Also, there's a great new competition that could see you taking part in the show! If you are over 18, and can create an original alien costume, you could be chosen to appear in a Doctor Who scene with Captain Jack! But you need to get sewing and glueing as you have just one week to put in your application! John gives you further information in a video on the BBC website: www.bbc.co.uk/entertainment 23 March 2009
JBTV - The Justin Lee Collins Show - 23 AprilJohn will be a guest on The Justin Lee Collins Show to discuss his upcoming new BBC series Tonight's The Night. 12 March 2009
Guest Starring on My FamilyJohn will feature in Episode 8, playing the role of an American medic on BBC 1's comedy series, My Family, when it returns for a new series next month. 3 March 2009
JBTV - The One Show, BBC 1 - 6 MarchJohn will be a guest on BBC 1's - THE ONE SHOW - this Friday - 6 March - to discuss is upcoming new BBC series TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT. March 2009
) ) Captain Jack Writes His Own ComicCaptain Jack and the Selkie, an original Torchwood comic strip, written by none other than Captain Jack himself, John Barrowman, and his sister, and regular collaborator, Carole E. Barrowman with artwork by artists, Tommy Lee Edwards and Trevor Goring is featured in Issue 14 of Torchwood Magazine. (On shelves in the UK in February and March in the U.S.). Visit THE BARROWMAN INTERVIEW, to read the siblings interviewing each other about the strip. Click thumbnail to see large version 3 March 2009
Questions for JohnFrom now until 15 March you can email your questions for John - if John answers them they will appear in the programme for his upcoming concert tour. Please email your questions to questions@johnbarrowman.com PLEASE BE SURE TO INLCUDE YOUR NAME AND WHERE YOU ARE FROM Remember you only have until 15 March. 2 March 2009
Isle of Man and JerseyJohn will be performing on the Isle of Man on 30 July in a one-night-only concert. Tickets are on sale now and be purchased online with additional information available at: www.villagaiety.com John will be appearing at The Gloucester Hall, Jersey on 29 August. Call 01534 449 827 for ticket information. 13 February 2009
Henley Festival - 10 JulySir Michael Parkinson presents Friday Night is Movie Night with John Barrowman and Cantabile The UK's most respected chat show host presents an evening celebrating pure gold from the silver screen. Sir Michael is joined by leading West End star, actor and popular television personality John Barrowman and, bringing some great harmonies and humour to the Floating Stage, vocal quartet Cantabile - The London Quartet. Tickets on sale from 9 March. For more information and to book tickets visit : www.henley-festival.co.uk This concert will be recorded by BBC Radio 2 11 February 2009
Any Dream & The Making of Me Coming to BBC AmericaANY DREAM WILL DO - U.S. PREMIERE The spotlight is on the world of musical theatre as host Graham Norton (The Graham Norton Show) along with expert panelist John Barrowman (Torchwood) and legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber search for new talent to play Joseph in the West End revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. After rounds of auditions, twelve boys make the cut to prove they have the charisma and star quality to land the lead role of Joseph. Each week they are put to the test with ensemble numbers, solo performances, and exercises to test their skills. They'll have to impress the judges to move along and get closer to becoming the next Joseph and Britain's next theatre star. Any Dream Will Do premieres Sunday, 29 March, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT THE MAKING OF ME: JOHN BARROWMAN - U.S. PREMIERE Torchwood's John Barrowman goes on a journey of self discovery to answer the question: why am I the way I am? In this one hour special, Barrowman sets out to unearth what the latest scientific research can tell him about the origins of his homosexuality. His search for evidence takes him back to his roots to meet family and old friends and for the first time, meet with scientists to find out how nature and nurture might have interacted to make him who he is. The Making of Me: John Barrowman premieres Sunday, March 29, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT 10 February 2009
Win John's Pants!!!John is auctioning off three pairs of costume pants that he wore during his run in Robin Hood, A Pantomine Adventure at the Birmingham Hippodrome. All proceeds will go to benefit one of John's most beloved charities, DOGS TRUST, of which is he a patron sponsor. See the links below for the auctions details on Ebay:. 25 January 2009
Tonight's The NightBBC One is making dreams come true as part of a brand new, six part Saturday night entertainment show. Hosted by Torchwood and West End star John Barrowman, Tonight's The Night combines show-stopping acts from world class artists with once-in-a-lifetime performances that make people's dreams come true. It doesn't matter how young or old, or how big, small or bizarre the wish. Tonight's The Night will end up being the night ordinary people live out their performing fantasy for real and become the most unlikely stars that Saturday evenings have ever seen. From local community heroes to enthusiastic amateurs with a hidden talent they have been yearning to unleash, Tonight will be their time to shine - with the help of John and the best talent in the business. This could mean duetting with a favourite pop group, singing with a big band or tripping the light fantastic with the cast of a hit West End musical. John will leave no performance stone unturned to make this the night of their lives and a must see for entertainment fans. There will also be big laughs, with a succession of celebrity guest appearances, performances, exciting studio challenges and show-stopping numbers. Guest celebrities will support the stars for a night and become involved in making their wishes come true. The studio audience will also be kept on their showbiz toes, because John will be hitting unsuspecting members with a series of elaborately staged surprises, turning their dreams into a reality on the night whether they like it or not! John says "I am so excited to be part of this new BBC One entertainment format on Saturday nights. As well as being packed with showbiz razzle dazzle and celebrity guests, I"m really looking forward to finding the unlikely stars out there, putting a little extra sparkle in their life and helping them realise their dreams. It"s pure entertainment and all about making people's wishes come true". BBC One Controller Jay Hunt says "Tonight"s The Night has all the hallmarks of great family entertainment. John Barrowman is the ultimate all round performer and the perfect host for this exciting new show". Calling all Dreamers! If you know someone whose achievements or talents deserve to be in the spotlight tell us now. No matter how big, small, or crazy that performing wish is, John Barrowman and his team will do their best to grant it. Email us NOW on tonightsthenight@bbc.co.uk or, drop us a line to PO Box 60941, London, W12 2AP. The current deadline for applications is 1 April 2009. THIS IS NOT A TALENT CONTEST WITH REGIONAL AUDITIONS. THIS IS A CELEBRATORY SHOW WHERE WE WILL BE MAKING PEOPLE'S PERFORMING WISHES COME TRUE. Tonight's The Night is a co-production between BBC in-house Entertainment Productions and Barrowman Barker Productions. 12 January 2009
 Anything Goes - The Paperback EditionThe paperback edition of John's best-selling biography, written with his sister, Carole E. Barrowman will be available in the UK from Michael O'Mara Books this February for £7.99 ‘Charmingly lurid’ – Daily Telegraph. ‘Gossipy, fun and endlessly entertaining’ – Daily Record • John Barrowman is the star of Torchwood, a judge on top-rating talent shows including I’d Do Anything, and an all-round star of stage and screen, whose career spans film, television, musical theatre, music recording and more. • His bestselling autobiography details his remarkable personal and professional life, and the paperback edition includes fifteen new and unseen photographs from John’s private collection. • Anything Goes reveals John’s feelings on emigrating from Scotland to America, aged nine; coming out to his family; turning down a job with Disney; his acting awards; travelling the world; and his 2006 civil partnership with long-term partner Scott Gill. • Funny, insightful, told with John’s trademark charm and written with his sister Carole, this is the fairytale narrative of how one boy achieved his dreams. 12 January 2009
Stage door - HippodromeThere have been a number of queries as to why John hasn't been coming out to sign autographs at the Stage Door recently. While there's never a guarantee that he is able to do this, as it has been so cold, to stand out there for prolonged periods would risk him becoming ill again having recently getting over his throat infection last month. He has therefore decided that he will not sign autographs at the Stage Door for the remainder of this run. The crowds are sometimes too large, and this puts people in danger from cars travelling on the road adjacent to the stage door. In addition to peoples' safety, we also need to be mindful of the traffic problems caused when vehicles can't move freely pass by the stage door. John really appreciates your support and knows that in some cases you've had a very long journey to come and see him, he's very conscious that he needs to remain fit in order to provide the quality entertainment that people expect of him. We hope you all understand and enjoy the show. 7 January 2009
Torchsong Convention in Chicago 5-7 June 2009TORCH SONG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM JOHN: For a long time, I’ve been looking for an opportunity to come to the States and give my US fans a chance to see and hear me live, in person, in the flesh, in full voice. The time has finally come. I hope you’ll join me this summer, June 5-7th to be exact, when I’ll host a weekend extravaganza at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. There will be panels, an evening of my cabaret, meet and greets, a few special guests (I’ll announce who as soon as I can) and quite possibly a few other cool surprises. Carole, of course, will be there, and there will be lots of signing opportunities. I’m really looking forward to it. I know we’ll have a blast! I hope you can join me. The registration site is at www.space-debris.com/torchsong.htm 20 December 2008
) Robin Hood Opening Night FlowersHere's a shot of John with the flowers and note we here at JB.com sent him for opening night. The flowers were paid for with donations from fans who belong to John's official mailing list - BarrowmanOnline. The excess funds will be donated to Children In Need. The Hippodrome Theatre, where the Robin Hood panto is playing is raising funds to support Children In Need. John has said if their goal total is reached, he will wear tights for the final performance. 19 December 2008
Robin Hood Redux - Panto 2009/2010John will repeat his role of Robin Hood in ROBIN HOOD - A PANTOMIME ADVENTURE from THIS year's panto season 2008/2009 at the Birmingham Hippodrome for NEXT year's panto season 2009/2010 at the New Theatre in Cardiff, from 12 December 2009 to 24 January 2010. Tickets are onsale and going fast!!! To book please visit : Or by calling the box office : 029 2087 8889. 20 November 2008
John Barrowman - UK Tour - 2009John Barrowman, much loved actor, singer, TV and West End star embarks on a 17-date UK tour from May 2009. The tour will feature songs from his new album, Music Music Music including the Gary Barlow penned pop gem, What About Us - out on Epic - as well as songs from John’s multi-selling album Another Side. The tour will kick off on 11 May at Sheffield City Hall and end in London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall on 1 June. Booking details and tour schedule (See Tickets) 11 November 2008
) ) News from Sony about The NEW CD..."Ladies & Gentlemen the time has finally come to announce the release of John’s amazing new album “Music Music Music”, which will be available from Monday 24th Nov and preceded by the Gary Barlow and Chris Braide, penned single “What About Us?” on Monday 17th Nov. *Single will now only be a digital release and its release is moved up to Friday 14th November - see further update details below. "Music Music Music" produced by Simon Franglen (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand) and Graham Stack (Kylie, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart), with the exception of "What About Us?" which is produced by Chris Braide. “Music Music Music” is a spellbinding collection of twelve songs that are close to John’s heart, as he explains. "There are three distinct styles on this record," John explains. "Musical theatre, country and western, and straightforward pop. I wanted to sing songs I've always loved, songs like Bette Midler's From A Distance, Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now and Dusty Springfield’s You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, alongside things like Keith Urban's fantastic You'll Think Of Me". Drum roll please as we exclusively reveal the tracklisting: UPDATED Track Listing as of 11 November: 1 What About Us 2. Cant Take My Eyes Off You 3. You'll Think Of M 4. I Made It Through The Rain 5. You Don't Have To Say 6. Right Here Waiting For You 7. Uptown Girl 8. Both Sides Now 9. Angel 10.I Know Him So Well (duet with Daniel Boys) 11. I Am What I Am 12. From A Distance 13. I Know Him So Well - solo version Also for the first time we can show the forthcoming single and album sleeves… We hope you’re as excited as we are! More news as it comes…" - Sony/BMG Update 28 October The single - What About Us? will now only be released digitally - Amazon should be removing the item shortly and no preorders should be charged for the single. Additionally, an EP of two dance mixes of What About Us? will be available exclusively on ITunes (UK) from 16 November 2008. The video is available for purchase now on ITunes UK. |
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