it was in fact the final song meant to be Bobby's acceptance of marriage. However when in rehearsal they saw it needed something more and so Sondheim went away and came back the next day with Being Alive! When George Furth who was the book writer heard it, he said to Sondheim something like "Steve, you changed the entire show"
Jeff Schecter oh my god thats so cool, being alive just adds so much more growth to the show, I'm so glad they kept this in it really shows how the far the character grows
What gets me about Barrowman is how in various appearances I've seen him emulate about every possible point on the Kinsey scale. They definitely picked the right actor for Captain Jack Harkness.
imagine captain jack singing this to Ianto. Ianto standing there with a cup of coffee, at first he is confused but then he understands what jack is asking him and gets this big stupid grin on his face, blushing slightly. Gwen in the background laughing
Except that isn't what Robert is. George Furth (playwright who created the character) and Steven Sondheim wrote a character who, underneath a relaxed surface, is deeply confused, unable to decide between his three girlfriends, and setting a standard of perfection in relationships so high that reality could never live up to it. I'm not altogether sure if the woman we see in this staging is one of the three girlfriends (Marta. April or Bette), or an imaginary one he's not met yet, but the latter would make more sense since it's crucial to the meaning of the song that he's showing all this love for someone who only exists in his mind. John Barrowman sings it in a way that is pretty to listen to, but fails to capture the anxieties and self-contradictions that Robert is struggling with. Played accurately, Robert is anything BUT a "real-life Disney prince".
This performance is so inspiring in so many ways. Although I do greatly admire Raul Esparza's performance, I feel like the clarity, interpretation, and emotion conveyed by Barrowman in this performance outdoes Esparza. I feel like John Barrowman is one of the few people who I would marry on the spot.
OMG! I just stumbled over this and WOW! I had no idea Cap'n Jack could sing. I loved John for Dr. Who and Torchwood. Now... OMG!! He sings! I love it!!
Scott is one lucky, lucky man. I love JB more than anything and watching him sing one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite composers (plus, a song that was performed by one of my *other* favorite men, Raul) - pretty much makes my entire week.
Best male performance of this song by far. I saw Katrina Link’s version, twice, (a show that ended too f$@king soon) and was blown away by what seemed like a totally different sentiment. Color me dazzled. Then disturbed by the other versions I had seen, I searched for male a version that matched its raw introspection, and damn it, here it is. It’s everything!
love that voice, i can't get over it. makes me sigh, and sink into the chair and just stare at his eyes till it's done. ahhhh. oh john, i'd marry you in a heartbeat!
I can't understand why anyone would say he is singing this in a 'look how pretty my voice is' way. The way he uses his voice is filled with emotion, as is his acting. Yes, he flirted with the camera once at the very beginning, so what? That doesn't mean he hasn't understood the song, or that he has no depth... it's just who he is, and in no way out of place at that point in the song. As far as depth is concerned he is an amazing man with great compassion and empathy, so that is in no way true.
@heartears - This is from the recording of the Broadway production of a revue of Stephen Sondheim songs called "Putting It Together", about an older couple's relationship (Carol Burnett & George Hearn) and then a reflection of their younger couple selves (John Barrowman & Ruthie Henshall). The revue ran for about a year in the 1999-2000 Broadway season, and the recording was done at one of the later performances. There is a dvd called "Putting It Together" which can be bought online.
I was about to comment saying he looks like he was sculpted by the gods and then I saw somebody beat me to it! Its the voice, the eyes, the perfect ass, and his entire presence. This is my favorite recording of this song.
Every time I hear him sing I'm left speechless. His voice is just so *rich* yet still sweet. If I was only allowed to listen to him for the rest of my life I'd be beyond happy. Is there any way to get this DVD in The United States, do you know?
First of all..."Company" is a GREAAAAAAAAT play (the show this song is from). Secondly, John Barrowman is the most beautiful thing ever. Thirdly, I adore Carol Burnett Lastly, I love this video. Oh...and btw...30 people were blinded by beauty and accidentally hit the dislike button.
This interpretation is connected to THIS show's context and characters which is different from those of the original show that it was written for. They are completely different characters with completely different circumstances. Therefore, it's understandable that the song is performed differently. It's like listening to Barbra Streisand's version of "Happy Days Are Here Again" which is sung slowly almost as a satyrical comment as opposed to how it was originally intended. Artistic freedom.
I’m watching this after John’s husband said he loves this song and watches this video of John performing it because he looks so sexy in it haha. I can see where he’s coming from
Thank you Stephen Sondheim for this wonderful song. Check out the version by Raul Esparza. It is startlingly good. Now, John Barrowman, could we clone him? He is very talented and seems to be a good guy as well, not always the case. I adore him in Torchwood as Capt. Jack Harkness.
I grew up in the theatre - was an actress and gleaned my Acting BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts - but have NEVER had a crush on a Gay actor. Until Barrowman and was SO bummed when I discovered he was Gay...then was SO happy when I realized he was completely out and proud!!! :D
He's like a goddamm Disney prince.
A Disney prince that sleeps with all the other princes.
Don't tease me.
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Raul Esparza is so much more raw and passionate. This is more of a canned performance. Not that he's a poor performer but the emotion isn't there.
it was in fact the final song meant to be Bobby's acceptance of marriage. However when in rehearsal they saw it needed something more and so Sondheim went away and came back the next day with Being Alive! When George Furth who was the book writer heard it, he said to Sondheim something like "Steve, you changed the entire show"
Jeff Schecter oh my god thats so cool, being alive just adds so much more growth to the show, I'm so glad they kept this in it really shows how the far the character grows
This song replaced the original proposal song, Multitudesof Amy’s.
@@Castilda0311 Which can be heard on Unsung Sondheim.
How is this man not a bigger star? I mean, ridiculously handsome? Check. Great voice? Check. Good actor? Check.
He is also an amazing writer ;)
And delicous dancer, natural presenter, lovely man, caring about his man, his dogs, adoring his fans.
And yeah, so handsome !
Not huge on bway, though has had a few successful shows. Was doing a pretty decent gig as Malcolm Merlyn in the TV show Arrow.
Vyselink He is a theater superstar in the U.K.
He is super gay
Meanwhile at Torchwood...
"Jack, there's been a series of murders and-"
*Takes of jacket and bursts into song*
Yes!!!!!
He's singing to Ianto :'D
I would love to see that! Two great passions of mine: Captain Jack Harkness and musicals.
@@billieswagganutti YES!! T______T
What gets me about Barrowman is how in various appearances I've seen him emulate about every possible point on the Kinsey scale. They definitely picked the right actor for Captain Jack Harkness.
Haha I’m absolutely in love with this way of describing John Barrowman XD
0:42 eye contact
heart attacking
Wouldn't have noticed it if it wasn't for your comment. I'm still giggling:))
@a Splendid :D
Scott is such a lucky man to have been blessed with sharing John's life.
He would be a perfect prince Eric. Wouldn't he?
Oh my gosh yes
at the time, yes, now he's older but not less talented
Yea he way older now but just without the gray hair and a less weight and good skin and yea
absolutely amazing how he can hold a perfect pitch and fade out so smoothly.
imagine captain jack singing this to Ianto. Ianto standing there with a cup of coffee, at first he is confused but then he understands what jack is asking him and gets this big stupid grin on his face, blushing slightly. Gwen in the background laughing
too bad he's dead
I've never gone from "aw cute" to "fucking no" so quickly before
I love john's lovely rendition! He makes it sounds as though he were actually singing to his love.
he is like a real life disney prince, CAN YOU ASK FOR MORE? I THINK NOT
Except that isn't what Robert is. George Furth (playwright who created the character) and Steven Sondheim wrote a character who, underneath a relaxed surface, is deeply confused, unable to decide between his three girlfriends, and setting a standard of perfection in relationships so high that reality could never live up to it. I'm not altogether sure if the woman we see in this staging is one of the three girlfriends (Marta. April or Bette), or an imaginary one he's not met yet, but the latter would make more sense since it's crucial to the meaning of the song that he's showing all this love for someone who only exists in his mind. John Barrowman sings it in a way that is pretty to listen to, but fails to capture the anxieties and self-contradictions that Robert is struggling with. Played accurately, Robert is anything BUT a "real-life Disney prince".
John is brilliant!
His voice is amazing!
He's also absolutely gorgeous!
Hands down best performance of this work. Bravo 👏🏻
So stunningly handsome. What's more, he can sing and he sings Sondheim, my deep love. My perfect man.
sadly we now know that he has a tiny flaw of pulling it out as a "joke".
Some people are born with “it” and some people are born with ALL of it!
every time he sings "I'm ready!" that little bit that keeps coming up in the song, it's just so amazing that i fall in love with him all over again.
This performance is so inspiring in so many ways. Although I do greatly admire Raul Esparza's performance, I feel like the clarity, interpretation, and emotion conveyed by Barrowman in this performance outdoes Esparza.
I feel like John Barrowman is one of the few people who I would marry on the spot.
DAYUUUUUUM
I didn't know he had such a powerful voice!
OMG HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL
Outstanding performance! A character revealing his most intimate thoughts, apprehensions, and desires, laid bare to the audience.
Because of PBS I finally got to watch Company with Neil Patrick Harris and agree that he and John Barrowman should perform together.
Raul and John play DIFFERENT characters! It's absolutely different versions. And they both are awesome.
That was absolutely gorgeous
Such a beautifully measured and expressive performance. Bravo.
OMG! I just stumbled over this and WOW! I had no idea Cap'n Jack could sing. I loved John for Dr. Who and Torchwood. Now... OMG!! He sings! I love it!!
vocally, I think that John is perfect!
not just vocally lol
@@billieswagganutti True! Lol
Well done John! This must have been a difficult song to perform but you made it look easy!
He needs to become a Disney prince
hes a sex offender
@@alexandrawoof1894 Isn't anyone just a little skeptical of these claims when over 25% of male celebrities have been accused?
Scott is one lucky, lucky man. I love JB more than anything and watching him sing one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite composers (plus, a song that was performed by one of my *other* favorite men, Raul) - pretty much makes my entire week.
I'm crying?!?!?
Thats's so damn beutiful, I just can't breathe
Disney please make him a Disney prince XD
hes a horrid rapst
A beautiful man such a lovely personality too I have never seen him miss
What a f**king dreamboat.
this song is beautiful-and john barrowman does it amazingly
Zdhb c u
Neil Patrick Harris and John should TOTALLY do a duet or something together. THE UNIVERSE WOULD IMPLODE.
John is absolutely amazing!
I'm sorry bobby,I'm so sorry,but you have 2 shadows.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@a it’s a doctor who reference to the vashta nerada from silence in the library 🌌
Being this gorgeous AND talented should be illegal.
I'll marry you A LOT, Captain Jack! (but you had your back towards the audience at the end, that's a no-no (; )
This, literally, brought tears to my eyes.
Best male performance of this song by far. I saw Katrina Link’s version, twice, (a show that ended too f$@king soon) and was blown away by what seemed like a totally different sentiment. Color me dazzled.
Then disturbed by the other versions I had seen, I searched for male a version that matched its raw introspection, and damn it, here it is. It’s everything!
He has a beautiful voice. Has he ever covered "I Honestly Love You"? I was listening to the Boy from OZ soundtrack, and think he'd do a great job.
love that voice, i can't get over it. makes me sigh, and sink into the chair and just stare at his eyes till it's done. ahhhh.
oh john, i'd marry you in a heartbeat!
I can't understand why anyone would say he is singing this in a 'look how pretty my voice is' way. The way he uses his voice is filled with emotion, as is his acting. Yes, he flirted with the camera once at the very beginning, so what? That doesn't mean he hasn't understood the song, or that he has no depth... it's just who he is, and in no way out of place at that point in the song. As far as depth is concerned he is an amazing man with great compassion and empathy, so that is in no way true.
Captain Jack can have me anyway he wants with that voice :-)
WOW. That's all I can think to say about John's performance: WOW.
Seeing this production was a highlight of my last visit to NYC.
This is really good. He puts such a passion into it; gives the song real life and zip.
God--he really is the best looking man on the entire planet, isn't he? And what a wonderful voice!
Beautiful!!! & so is the song!
Ooh two of my favourite people on stage together...John Barrowman and Ruthie Henshall!!!
He is so great. It gives me chills.
Ok as if I wasn't already too much in love with him...
I love John Borrowman's Voice.......... He sounds like an angel when he sings.
this is too much.. i can't handle.. i can't afford.. i just can't deal with... the perfection level of this video.....
John and his 'Superman' good looks and ubber fantastic voice...always takes my breath away!
@heartears - This is from the recording of the Broadway production of a revue of Stephen Sondheim songs called "Putting It Together", about an older couple's relationship (Carol Burnett & George Hearn) and then a reflection of their younger couple selves (John Barrowman & Ruthie Henshall). The revue ran for about a year in the 1999-2000 Broadway season, and the recording was done at one of the later performances. There is a dvd called "Putting It Together" which can be bought online.
Oohlala droool! John looks sooo scrumptious here! I never heard of him until I started watching him judge ANWD! Glad he has a gorgeous partner!
He oooozes with perfection and charisma !!!
I was about to comment saying he looks like he was sculpted by the gods and then I saw somebody beat me to it! Its the voice, the eyes, the perfect ass, and his entire presence. This is my favorite recording of this song.
His voice is beautiful! And yes, he is a damn good actor. He's great in Torchwood & Doctor Who.
Petition to have John sing on DW
That's a great idea.I hereby sign your petition! Might have to beg Steven Moffat though!
Oh. My. God. That was freaking amazing. He is gorgeous!!! *swoons*
Every time I hear him sing I'm left speechless.
His voice is just so *rich* yet still sweet.
If I was only allowed to listen to him for the rest of my life I'd be beyond happy.
Is there any way to get this DVD in The United States, do you know?
thanks, NOW I'M PREGNANT.
please call the child Ianto
First of all..."Company" is a GREAAAAAAAAT play (the show this song is from).
Secondly, John Barrowman is the most beautiful thing ever.
Thirdly, I adore Carol Burnett
Lastly, I love this video.
Oh...and btw...30 people were blinded by beauty and accidentally hit the dislike button.
Does he remind anyone else a little of James Marsden?
Particularly in the eyes.
he talented ....and very handsome
he gives me fricking goosebumps!
even in that shirt
Yes Check!! Check!! Brilliant and beautiful!! 🏴🥰🥰🏴
Oh my god.
He is so freaken good looking in this, talented to!
I LOVE Johns' voice....INCREDIBLE!!
This interpretation is connected to THIS show's context and characters which is different from those of the original show that it was written for. They are completely different characters with completely different circumstances. Therefore, it's understandable that the song is performed differently. It's like listening to Barbra Streisand's version of "Happy Days Are Here Again" which is sung slowly almost as a satyrical comment as opposed to how it was originally intended. Artistic freedom.
yeah it is. i love him. it's like you never want to stop watching.
very nice performance he is always spot on....
I’m watching this after John’s husband said he loves this song and watches this video of John performing it because he looks so sexy in it haha. I can see where he’s coming from
Apparently this performance (and the whole show!) will be on Bravo Monday April 16 9pm ET.
Barrowman *Shakes fist*
they look like the world's most beautiful family
The pianist is brilliant!
Amazing voice
Final phrasing is stunning
Congrats John and Scott on your marriage! :D
Pretty voice , pretty man.
he's sooo gorgeous !!!
He ate
beautiful
Gahhh...love him. This song reminds me of Jack and Ianto. Partially because John is singing it. :)
Thank you Stephen Sondheim for this wonderful song. Check out the version by Raul Esparza. It is startlingly good. Now, John Barrowman, could we clone him? He is very talented and seems to be a good guy as well, not always the case. I adore him in Torchwood as Capt. Jack Harkness.
I grew up in the theatre - was an actress and gleaned my Acting BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts - but have NEVER had a crush on a Gay actor. Until Barrowman and was SO bummed when I discovered he was Gay...then was SO happy when I realized he was completely out and proud!!! :D
So romantic strong and just beautiful ❤
thats nice.he does have a gorgeous voice!
captain jack singing is one of the best things that has ever happened to youtube
Just imagine the doctor seeing this
the doctor, rose, gwen, owen, ianto....everyone jack has had contact with...i think they'd all just quit...mostly all of torchwood
donna.
She always seemed to want to jump at him anyway
Fadi Majeed i want him to comeback as the companion again
wow!!! that is so nice .
Yeah that smile always gets me.
Not to take anything away from John Barrowman, but the biggest surprise for me was seeing Balki from Perfect Strangers step into the spotlight.
Beautiful. Thanks very much for posting this. He has a great voice and wonderful stage presence (not to mention to-die-for bone structure!)
Gods, is he gorgeous!!!