John Barrowman
Birth Place: Glasgow, SCOTLAND
Latest News on John Barrowman:
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag (Feb 5, 2026)
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? (Dec 28, 2025)
Interview: Two Seans: Marlow & Brown of DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN at Portland's THE ECHO THEATER CO. (Nov 30, 2025)
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag (Feb 5, 2026)
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions? (Dec 28, 2025)
Interview: Two Seans: Marlow & Brown of DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN at Portland's THE ECHO THEATER CO. (Nov 30, 2025)
BIO
John Barrowman landed his first professional role, starring as Billy Crocker opposite Elaine Paige in the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes. Since then, John's career as a leading man in musical theatre has seen him star in many West End shows, including Matador, Miss Saigon, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Sunset Boulevard. John made his Broadway debut in the role of Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard. He then returned to Broadway starring in Stephen Sondheim's Putting it Together with Carole Burnett. Sam Mendes' UK premiere of The Fix at The Donmar Warehouse garnered John an Olivier Award nomination as Best Actor in a Musical. He appeared in the West End most recently as Albin/Zaza in the Menier Chocolate Factory's award-winning production of La Cage Aux Folles, performing to full houses for nine weeks in 2009. This role won John the 2010 What's On Stage award for Best Take-over in a Role. In HM The Queen's Birthday Honours 2014, John was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to entertainment and to charity. www.johnbarrowman.com
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Joe Gillis [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
John BarrowmanCompany
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Actor in a Musical
John Barrowman, The Fix
Videos
BWW Exclusive: Listen to Julia McKenzie Sing 'A Parade In Town' from ANYONE CAN WHISTLE Cast Recording; Now Available for Pre-Order!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-18 11:54:53
VIDEO: John Barrowman, Elaine C Smith, Alex Norton, and More Sing 'Beautiful City' in Honour of the NHS
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-15 06:25:26
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Final Epic Battle on 'Lian Yu' on Next ARROW
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-18 07:40:36
STAGE TUBE: WEST END BARES Retuns at the Novello Theatre, Sept. 25
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-05-26 10:21:15
News
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
How Often Do Shows Go From Off-Broadway to Broadway in Two Separate Productions?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025
This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Dec 28, 2025
This season, three plays are receiving Broadway debuts which already made significant noise off-Broadway in their original productions, years ago. Becky Shaw, Bug, and Marjorie Prime will all be opening on Broadway in early 2026 in brand new productions. The first and last are spending time on Broadway at the Hayes under the auspices of Second Stage while Bug is being presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at their home, the Friedman.
Interview: Two Seans: Marlow & Brown of DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN at Portland's THE ECHO THEATER CO.
by Gavin Glynn - Nov 30, 2025
DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN is a hilarious glitter-streaked Southern gothic about love, loss, and the personas we build to survive. Set in a small Louisiana apartment doubling as a backstage dressing room, the play follows Cram Brulée—a fading drag legend—as she prepares for what might be her final performance. Haunted by memories and betrayals, Cram struts, spirals, and sews her soul back together in a one-drag queen showdown soaked in sequins and secrets. Equal parts camp and confession, it’s a lipstick-stained elegy for those of us who love too much, give too much, and believe in everyone but ourselves. Breaking new ground as a one actor/one drag queen live performance. 'Tuck after tuck, somethin's gotta give!'
by Gavin Glynn - Nov 30, 2025
DEATH OF A DRAG QUEEN is a hilarious glitter-streaked Southern gothic about love, loss, and the personas we build to survive. Set in a small Louisiana apartment doubling as a backstage dressing room, the play follows Cram Brulée—a fading drag legend—as she prepares for what might be her final performance. Haunted by memories and betrayals, Cram struts, spirals, and sews her soul back together in a one-drag queen showdown soaked in sequins and secrets. Equal parts camp and confession, it’s a lipstick-stained elegy for those of us who love too much, give too much, and believe in everyone but ourselves. Breaking new ground as a one actor/one drag queen live performance. 'Tuck after tuck, somethin's gotta give!'
Video: Celebrating the Genius of Lorenz Hart
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 21, 2025
Explore the legacy of Lorenz Hart with Broadway's brightest stars performing his iconic songs. Discover the magic before the film Blue Moon.
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 21, 2025
Explore the legacy of Lorenz Hart with Broadway's brightest stars performing his iconic songs. Discover the magic before the film Blue Moon.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER Comes To Sydney's Foundry Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2025
A celebration of Stephen Sondheim's greatest work, Putting It Together, is coming to Sydney's Foundry Theatre in January. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Breaking Down the Different Stephen Sondheim Revues
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025
This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 2, 2025
This time, the reader question was: Other than Old Friends, what are the other Sondheim revues and what makes them different? This marks the theatre world’s fifth major Sondheim revue and the first since the theatre legend passed away in 2021.
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024
Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Kerry Ellis Will Lead One Night Only Musical Concert RIDDLES & ROMANCE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
Kerry Ellis will lead the cast of a new one night only musical concert at Underbelly Boulevard this September produced by Matty Hurst Productions. Known for originating the role of Elphaba in the West End's Wicked, Ellis will star in this new concert of works by composer Clive Richard Davis.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024
Kerry Ellis will lead the cast of a new one night only musical concert at Underbelly Boulevard this September produced by Matty Hurst Productions. Known for originating the role of Elphaba in the West End's Wicked, Ellis will star in this new concert of works by composer Clive Richard Davis.
Simon Burke AO Joins WICKED in Melbourne Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
Simon Burke AO will be playing the role of the Wizard during the Melbourne season of the spectacular musical WICKED.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
Simon Burke AO will be playing the role of the Wizard during the Melbourne season of the spectacular musical WICKED.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOIR OF MAN Album is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
'Christmas with The Choir of Man' is a new EP released by Westway Music on December 1st. This must-have collection features classic Christmas songs and an original track, creating a joyous and uplifting celebration for the holiday season.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
'Christmas with The Choir of Man' is a new EP released by Westway Music on December 1st. This must-have collection features classic Christmas songs and an original track, creating a joyous and uplifting celebration for the holiday season.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Release a Christmas Album
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023
Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash and West End favourite The Choir of Man, is releasing a six track Christmas EP, Christmas with The Choir of Man on Friday 1 December.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023
Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash and West End favourite The Choir of Man, is releasing a six track Christmas EP, Christmas with The Choir of Man on Friday 1 December.
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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: A [Backwards] History of Old Friends
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023
Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2023
Go inside the complete history of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Merrily We Roll Along, playing at Broadway's Hudson Theatre now!
West End and Broadway Actress Rachel Tucker to Release New Album in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023
Rachel Tucker, West End and Broadway Actress, is releasing a new album titled '...you're already home' on November 3rd. The album features a collection of tracks that reflect the choices we make between family, home, and career. Get more information here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023
Rachel Tucker, West End and Broadway Actress, is releasing a new album titled '...you're already home' on November 3rd. The album features a collection of tracks that reflect the choices we make between family, home, and career. Get more information here!
Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023
Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023
Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.
Lorna Dallas Returns To NYC Stage With GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 24, 2023
Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 24, 2023
Award winner Lorna Dallas is making a welcome return to the New York Stage in Barry Kleinbort/Christopher Denny helmed new musical cabaret.
Lorna Dallas to Bring GLAMOROUS NIGHTS AND RAINY DAYS to The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023
The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2023
The Laurie Beechman Theatre will present Lorna Dallas in her latest musical feast, “Glamorous Nights and Rainy Days,” in a two-night engagement - Saturday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 - both shows at 7pm.
Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023
Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.
Album Review: With His New Album, John Barrowman Sings From CENTRE STAGE With The Royal Philharmonic
by Bobby Patrick - Oct 26, 2022
An album we will return to over and over again, through the years, to listen to, sigh a little, and lift our spirits when we’re blue.
by Bobby Patrick - Oct 26, 2022
An album we will return to over and over again, through the years, to listen to, sigh a little, and lift our spirits when we’re blue.
Ann Kittredge to Perform at The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The New York Cabaret Convention in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
Ann Kittredge will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), Mary Ann McSweeney (bass), Rex Benincasa(drums) and special guests Robbie Kondor and Steve Ross.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
Ann Kittredge will return to The Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street – between 9th & 10th Avenues) on Sunday, October 23rd at 7pm with her Musical Director Christopher Denny (piano), Sean Harkness (guitar), Mary Ann McSweeney (bass), Rex Benincasa(drums) and special guests Robbie Kondor and Steve Ross.
John Barrowman Announces New Album Ahead of UK Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022
Released ahead of John’s nine-date UK tour in February 2023, Centre Stage features ten of John’s personal favourites from musicals such as Sunset Boulevard, Anything Goes, Funny Girl, The Bridges of Madison County, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Godspell, amongst others.
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022
Released ahead of John’s nine-date UK tour in February 2023, Centre Stage features ten of John’s personal favourites from musicals such as Sunset Boulevard, Anything Goes, Funny Girl, The Bridges of Madison County, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Godspell, amongst others.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Barrowman been in?
John Barrowman has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has John Barrowman been in?
John Barrowman has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.
What was John Barrowman's first West End show?
John Barrowman's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 1989
What awards has John Barrowman been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Company and Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Fix.
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