News from Sony about the NEW CD...
posted 20 August
"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 penned single “What About Us?” on Monday 17th Nov.
Produced by Simon Franglen (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand) and Graham Stack (Kylie, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart).. “Music Music Music” is a spellbinding collection of twelve songs that our 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 :
1 What About Us
2. From A Distance
3. You'll Think Of Me
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
11. I Am What I Am
12. Cant Take My Eyes Off You
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
JB hosts ALW's 60th Birthday in the Park
posted 1 August
BBC Radio 2 presents a special live musical event with a host of stars to celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber's 60th birthday at Hyde Park, London on Sunday, 14 September 2008.
Doors open at 16:30, show starts at 18:00.
Staged in Hyde Park and presented by John Barrowman, the concert features a host of stars from the West End, Broadway, pop and television, including Lee Mead, Joss Stone, Duncan James, Idina Menzel (Wicked), Elaine Paige, Julian Lloyd Webber, Rhydian (X-Factor), Hayley Westenra and Steve Balsamo. Also joining the party will be stars from BBC One's I'd Do Anything.
Tickets are £25.00 and can be ordered from: www.seetickets.com
The concert will also be broadcast on BBC Radio2 on Friday 10 October 2008.
John on GMTV - 23 July
posted 20 July
John is going to be on GMTV (UK) this Wednesday via a live link
from LA - to discuss 'The Making of Me'.
It's due to air at approximately at 7.40am (London time) and then again at 9.10am (London time).
The Making of Me - BBC 1 - 24 July
posted 20 July
John challenges scientists to explain why he's gay. With the help of friends, family, psychologists and geneticists, he asks whether nature or nurture determine what we are.
Airing at 9pm (London time.) on BBC1.
Another Side released in Canada
posted 15 July
John's latest CD, ANOTHER SIDE was given a Canadian release by SonyBMG on July 15th.
Order your copy from Amazon.ca
John on Canada Am
posted 14 July
John will be live in-studio on Canada AM - Canada's Most Watched Morning Show! His live appearance will consist of an interview and performance to promote the Season Two launch of TORCHWOOD in Canada, exclusively on SPACE and the release of his new album "Another Side."
Canada AM airs nationwide on CTV. Check your local listings for times: www.ctv.ca/canadaam
Book Signing. 23 July - Los Angeles
posted 29 June
John will be signing copies of his autobiography, ANYTHING GOES on July 23rd at 7pm.
More details at the following link:
You can keep his hat on...well, if you win the auction.
posted 26 June
A signed personal base ball cap (used by John personally, not a prop) will be auctioned this weekend.
More details at the following link:
JB News Update...
posted 26 June
From John's manager, Gavin :
"John had a great first week in Canada, appearing on Breakfast News
and CBC News to promote 'How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?', and
doing various interviews, including one for Canadian Hello, which
will be out in a few weeks.
The album 'Another Side' is being released in Canada on 15th July, and the plan is for John to perform live on 'Maria' that following< weekend.
He is now back home for a few days to finish off filming on the documentary 'The Truth About You' and do press interviews for that, and he will be filming a guest role on Al Murray's new sketch show, 'Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder', which promises to be very funny.
Before he left for Canada he had filmed a guest role on 'My Family' for the BBC, so much comedy at the moment! He then returns to Canada in readiness for the second live 'Maria' show on Sunday, and all being well he'll be taking part in Toronto Gay Pride earlier on Sunday. Look for him on the HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA float."
Canada's SPACE to air Series Two - 8 August
posted 17 June
Canada's SPACE, an English language cable television
specialty channel owned and operated by CTV Limited - which features
science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal programming has
obtained exclusive rights to air series 2 of Torchwood beginning August
8th.
Torchwood Series 3 confirmed.
posted 17 June
From bbb.co.uk/torchwood
(transcribed for those outside the UK who will not be able to view the website.)
Julie Gardner has confirmed that a third series of Torchwood has been commissioned and that it will be unlike anything we have seen before!
Not only will the series air on BBC One, Torchwood will have a brand new format. The series will consist of just one continuous story, delivered over 5 consecutive nights.
That's not the only thing that will be new about the series - Torchwood will have a brand new producer, Peter Bennett, who has previously worked on Torchwood and on Doctor Who as well as 'The Mummy', 'A View to a Kill' and 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'. Euros Lyn will also join the team as Director. Euros has directed several Doctor Who episodes including the 'Silence in the Library / Forest of the Dead' two-part story from the current series.
And just to add to the excitement, the show will boast some new arrivals in the cast as well...
Julie Gardner says that she and Russell T Davies "are thrilled to be bringing Torchwood back for a third series. The new series promises to be a gripping and surprising TV event and we're certain the audience will love the team's exciting, roller-coaster adventures."
Production on the new series will start in August.
Oh Canada! 16 & 17 June 2008
posted 13 June
John will be appearing on CityTv's -Breakfast Television (Canada), this Monday the 16th. The programme begins at 6:00 a.m. and at present John is expected on sometime before 8:00 a.m.
Additionally on Tuesday the 17th :
John and fellow celebrity panelists: Simon Lee, Elaine Overholt, will join, HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA? host Gavin Crawford and the ten Maria finalists for an afternoon meet and greet.
The Marias will peform favorites from The Sound of Music, there will be a draw to win one of 5 pairs of tickets to see the Toronto production of The Sound of Music starring the winning Maria from CBC's HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA?, as well as a chance to mingle with John and the Marias.
When: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 – 12 p.m. - Free.
Where: CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
250 Front Street West
Barbara Frum Atrium
For more information, or to confirm your attendance, please call:
Erin O’Reilly / Netta Rondinelli
Media Profile, 416- 504-8464
erin@mediaprofile.com / netta@mediaprofile.com
John starts recording new album!
posted 6 June
We can exclusively reveal that John has started recording tracks for his new album due for release Nov '08 via SonyBMG.
The record company are remaining tightlipped about the exact tracklisting at this stage but we can exclusively reveal that the album will include a brand new track written by Gary Barlow from Take That called “What About Us?”. We’ve been lucky enough to hear it suffice to say it’s a smash!
More news as we get it...
John ranks in Top 3 of AfterEltons' Hot 100!
posted 3 June
John ranked in the TOP 3 of AfterElton's Hot 100! To see where he placed and to read his reaction - visit AfterElton.com
Carole E. Barrowman - Book Signing - 11June
posted 17 May
John's sister, Carole E. Barrowman will be doing a book signing of
ANYTHING GOES at Harry W. Schwartz Bookshop on Downer Avenue in
Milwaukee @ 7pm on June 11th.
So spread the word..and if you go..tell her
JohnBarrowman.com sent you :)
US Appearance - Comic Con 2008
posted 15 May updated 3 June
John will be appearing at the Comic Con convention in San Diego, California - subject to other work commitments on 24 & 25 of July.
FROM HOLZHEIMERS.COM :
"Pre orders for autographed photo's, books and cd's for those unable to attend Comic Con are available at http://www.holzheimers.com/. All pre sales are guaranteed. John will be appearing on the Torchwood panel on Thursday.
He will be signing exclusively at Holzheimer's Distribution booth #3845, for a nominal fee.
Autograph tickets will be available for pre purchase at the event on Wednesday night (preview night) then they will be available throughout Thursday July 24 and Friday July 25. A limited supply of pre signed photo's will be on hand Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27 for those unable to attend Thursday and Friday and see John in person."
Visit Comic Con's website : www.comic-con.org
John nominated for 2 Logo Awards
posted 10 May
John has been nominated for 2 of LOGO's NewNowNext awards: "Brink of Fame: Actor" and "AfterElton.com: Best Gay Kiss."
Both of these awards will be broadcast on the NewNowNext awards show on LOGO on Saturday, June 7th at 9pm.
And just in case you miss it, you can check out a full stream of the show on AfterEllen.com, AfterElton.com or Downelink.com on Monday, June 9th.
To Vote visit : www.logoonline.com
Captain Jack's Monster Files
posted 9 May
Those in the UK, make sure you check out Captain Jack’s Monster Files. Exclusive to the Doctor Who website, these videos which are narrated by John, will give you the lowdown each week on the Doctor Who Monsters. They can be found under each of the weekly episode pages. (There are unfortunately only viewable to those in the UK due to copyright regulations.)
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross - 30 May
posted 29 April
John and Andrew Lloyd Webber will be guests on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, 30 May.
JBTV - THIS MORNING - 29 April
posted 28 April
John will be filling in as guest host on ITV's THIS MORNING on 29 April and possibly the remainder of the week.
THE HUB - Torchwood Convention
posted 27 April
Some of you may have noticed flyers being handed out at London's THE RIFT (Torchwood convention) for yet another TW convention
called THE HUB to be held at the Park Inn, Northampton. 17-19 October.
http://www.massiveevents.co.uk/thehub/
Yes, John is scheduled to attend (subject to other commitments) - however the exact date or dates that John
will be there, have not been agreed upon as yet. Stay tuned for further
details.
JB goes to University - Oxford Union
posted 27 April
The Oxford Union is the world's most prestigious debating society and
has over its 182 years developed a reputation for attracting
international guests and speakers, including politicians, journalists
and broadcasters, as well as actors and celebrities - everyone from
Bill Clinton to KT Tunstall.
John will join this illustrious group on Tuesday, 29 April, when he
will be the Union's guest speaker.
These events are private and open strictly to Oxford University
students who are members of the Union.
Further information about this world-renowned debating society is on
their website:
www.oxford-union.org
READY STEADY COOK
posted 27 April
John will go head to head opposite fellow judge and pal - Denise Van Outen on BBC 2's READY STEADY COOK.
Filming is 1st of May at 1pm. Transmission is on 6 May.
www.bbc.co.uk/food/tv_and_radio/readysteadycook_index.shtml
JB @ FAENOL FESTIVAL
posted 19 April
John will be the featured guest performer, 24 August 2008 at the FAENOL
FESTIVAL hosted by Welsh Opera singer, Bryn Terfel. The Faenol Festival is just outside
Bangor -
North Wales
For more information keep checking the festival website :
www.brynfest.com
The Herald's 5 Star ***** Concert Review
posted 13 April
"There are people who are merely multi-talented, and then there's John Barrowman." Read the full review HERE
New CD - coming December 2008
posted 9 April
John announced plans for a new CD to be recorded this summer with a projected release of December 2008.
No further details are available at present. Stay tuned.
Collectormania - 4 May 2008
posted 1 April
John will be making an appearance at the Milton Keyes - Collectormania on 4 May.
From Collectormania :
"Collectormania 13 at the centre: MK, Milton Keynes on 2nd through 5th May 2008. www.collectormania.com
John will be attending the show on Sunday 4th May, subject to work
committments, and will be signing autographs and taking part in a photo
shoot where fans can have their picture taken with him by a
professional photographer. Entry to the event is free, but there is a
charge for autographs and photo shoots."
The Breakfast Show - Capital Radio
posted 26 March
John will be guest co-hosting the Breakfast Show on Capital Radio from
Monday 31st March thru Friday 4th April, so tune in!
www.capitalradio.co.uk
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria, Eh?
posted 25 March
John will be ooot and abooot solving that Maria problem again, but this time in Canada. John will be a judge for the CBC version of HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARIA?
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Mirvish Productions are asking the Canadian public to choose from 10 candidates during an eight-part TV series airing on CBC this summer.
Also on board are vocal coach Simon Lee, singer Elaine Overholt and comedian and actor Gavin Crawford hosts.
Transmission dates TBA.
For more info visit : www.cbc.ca/maria/
The Paul O'Grady Show 4 April - Channel 4
posted 6 March
John will be guesting on The Paul O'Grady Show - with a pre-record 2 April for transmission 4 April
HOTEL BABYLON - 25 March - BBC 1
posted 6 March
John's guest appearance on this BBC 1 drama airs on 25 March 9pm
www.bbc.co.uk/drama/hotelbablyon
I'D DO ANYTHING - 15 March/31 May - BBC 1
posted 6 March
Judge John is searching once again, along with fellow judges Denise Van Outen and Barry Humphries (aka Dame Edna) and led by Andrew Lloyd Webber as they search for a new Oliver and Nancy for Cameron Macintosh's West End revival of OLIVER. Graham Norton hosts.
I'D DO ANYTHING transmits : Saturday nights on BBC 1,
beginning 15 March - with the live studio shows starting 29 March
and the finale on 31 of May
You take the low road - He'll take the high...
(Book signings in Scotland)
posted 4 March
John will be doing two book signings for his autobiography (Anything Goes) in Scotland.
- Saturday 15 March - Glasgow Borders, 98 Buchanan Street at 1.30pm
- Sunday 16 March - Waterstone's Edinburgh, West End 128 Princes St EH2 4AD at Noon
**Please note John will only be signing either the print or audiobook versions of his autobiography - ANYTHING GOES.
***Also in an effort to be fair and so that as many people can get their books signed as would like - you will NOT be able to take a photograph WITH John, but you can take photos OF him while you wait in queue.
Robin Hood 19 December - 1 February
posted 29 February
John will be returning to Birmingham for next year's pantomime - Robin Hood. The show runs from 19 December to 1 February.
For tickets : www.birminghamhippodrome.com
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