Birth Place: Glasgow, SCOTLAND
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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John Barrowman, The Fix
John Barrowman has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
John Barrowman has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.
John Barrowman's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 1989
John Barrowman has been nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in Company. He has also received a nomination for Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for his performance in The Fix.
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