John Barrowman Specials Coming to BBCAmerica

John Barrowman fans already know that the Torchwood star is an accomplished stage actor, singer and an all around talented guy. Now it’s time to spread the word to the rest of the US. BBCAmerica has announced the first US release of two of Barrowman’s BBC Specials

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 29 at 8:00 for the US premiere of Any Dream Will Do.

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.

** This is a triple bonus for me as I love John, Graham Norton and Joseph the musical! I’m in heaven.

Next up, at 10:00 is the US premiere of The Making of Me: John Barrowman.

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.

Now that’s what I call one multi-faceted guy!

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