John Barrowman News

Manchester theatre lovers are in for a treat with a bumper crop of brilliant shows heading for the city's Palace and Opera House theatres this autumn.

As Syfy celebrates its 25th anniversary and its recent brand reboot, the network is headed to San Diego Comic-Con bigger and better than ever before. In addition to 15 Syfy series panels or screenings, the network is rolling out a host of events, activations and parties designed to leave no fan behind.

Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2017 schedule with its seventh trip to the Greater Columbus Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus

In an ode to ABC's “Wide World of Sports,” 100 TV stars from 14 different network and cable companies will take their athleticism to a new level as they compete – to feel “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” – in the revival of BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS, based on the '70s and '80s television pop-culture classic

On the next episode of ARROW titled  'Lian Yu', the battle between Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Adrian Chase (Josh Segarra) culminates in a final epic battle on Lian Yu.

After last year's two sold-out shows, WEST END BARES, theatre's hottest annual fundraiser, is returning on Sunday 29 October 2017 to The Novello Theatre at 7pm and 9.30pm in aid of the Make A Difference Trust. 

Manchester Opera House has announced casting for this year's must-see pantomime adventure, Dick Whittington.  John Barrowman and The Krankies will lead the cast in the magical production which runs from Saturday 9 December to Sunday 7 January 2018 and tickets are already on sale.

Elya Faye *IS* Ruthie Henshall will play one night only on Wednesday, May 3, 8 PM, at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret, 1383 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago.  Chicago music theater performer Elya Faye Bottiger will make her cabaret debut this one-woman show about British music theater performer Ruthie Henshall. Tickets are available by calling (773) 278-1830 or by visiting davenportspianobar.com.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Today's big news: Broadway's best gather tonight for the 12th Annual BROADWAY BACKWARDS!

Actor John Barrowman has always been a vocal member of the LGBTQ community, and he is using his milestone 50th birthday to make a strong statement. 

Singing sensation Joe McElderry has been back in the studio recording his anticipated new album SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES. The album will be released this July but fans will be able to pre-order on iTunes from Mother's Day. Joe will also release his new single Gloria in time for Mother's Day on 6th March with a special limited edition CD available to buy on Amazon as the perfect Mothers' Day gift.

The CW has announced the plot for its upcoming THE FLASH/SUPERGIRL crossover episodes, and GoC is reporting that it is going to be quite the musical extravaganza.

While last night's win only marks one fourth of the necessary requirements to achieve EGOT status, the dynamic duo are currently behind three projects which could make them the fastest and youngest talents in entertainment history to reach the coveted title.

The King's Theatre in Glasgow is delighted to confirm its glittering pantomime for this year's festive season, Sleeping Beauty.

On the next episode of DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW on The CW titled "The Legion of Doom", The Legends are determined to find and rescue Rip (Arthur Darvill), but first must focus on locating the Spear of Destiny.

Darren Criss will reunite with his former GLEE co-stars Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist in the highly anticipated two-part FLASH/SUPERGIRL musical crossover episode

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Kevin Wood has stepped down from Chief Executive of First Family Entertainment. See ATG's full statement below. 

For four nights only, My Fair Ladies is appearing at The Crazy Coqs and promises an evening filled to the brim with the best songs made famous by Broadway's best divas.

Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachael Sage will be joining iconic synth-pop pioneer and hitmaker Howard Jones on the U.K. leg of his 2017 Spring Tour. Sage has often named Jones as one of her most beloved artists and a seminal influence on her songwriting, and while she has rarely covered other artists' music, she used to perform his songs including "No One Is To Blame" at her regular solo piano gig while attending Stanford University.