Josh Sharpe

Josh Sharpe

Josh Sharpe is the Entertainment Editor for BroadwayWorld. For as long as he can remember, he has been in love with movies and the people who make them. This passion for great storytelling has been the driving force of his career journey.

An entertainment journalist since 2018, he has extensively covered the film and television industry, with bylines in Paste Magazine, TheaterMania, Collider, and The DisInsider. Across these platforms, he has produced numerous interviews, reviews, and news pieces, with a particular emphasis on The Walt Disney Company. During this time, he has had the privilege of interviewing such creatives as Hayley Mills, Jodi Benson, and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

A graduate of Western Washington University, he studied Theatre and has since dabbled in directing. He has also appeared onstage in musicals like Into the Woods as The Baker and The Fantasticks as Matt.

He is grateful for the opportunity to write about the things he loves at BroadwayWorld!




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First Show:

Secondhand Lions: A New Musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. This was a Broadway bound original musical (that, sadly, never went to Broadway) starring Gregg Edelman, Mark Jacoby, and Jason Danieley. Not bad for a first!

Favorite Show:

Sunday in the Park with George



MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Culture Wars Releases New Single 'Heaven'
Culture Wars Releases New Single 'Heaven'
May 30, 2024

Alternative group Culture Wars has released their highly anticipated new single “Heaven”, marking the band’s first new music since their 2021 EP teche. “Heaven” is a straight-up rock song juxtaposed through the lens of the R&B/pop style production beloved by the band’s own Caleb Contreras (whose credits include THEY and Kacey Musgraves). Listen to the song now!

Video: Watch Teaser for Final Season of THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY
Video: Watch Teaser for Final Season of THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY
May 30, 2024

Netflix has dropped the teaser for the fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy, which is set to premiere on the streamer on August 8, 2024. The Hargreeves siblings have scattered after the climactic showdown at the Hotel Oblivion led to a complete reset of their timeline. Stripped of their powers, each is left to fend for themselves and find a new normal — with wildly varying degrees of success. Watch the new teaser!

Lee Wilkof Developing Short Film Based on His Life
Lee Wilkof Developing Short Film Based on His Life
May 30, 2024

Lee Wilkof, who played Seymour in the original Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, is currently developing a short film called Teenage Waistband. The film is based on Wilkof's own experiences, with the goal of illuminating the racial disparity in America in the 1960's. Teenage Waistband is being funded by donors on Kickstarter and, as of May 29, has reached its campaign goal.

Tayler Holder Releases Country Trap Single 'Nothin' But Neon'
Tayler Holder Releases Country Trap Single 'Nothin' But Neon'
May 30, 2024

Most Followed Country Music Artist on TikTok, Country Music Singer-Songwriter TaylerHolder, comes back with a bit of a twist with a country trap song in the hope of a summer banger. 'I wrote ‘Nothin’ But Neon’ with Jared Keim and Travis Wood and we dove deep into what it feels like when guys go through a breakup,' the artist says. Listen to the song now!

Jasmine Cephas Jones Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Phoenix'
Jasmine Cephas Jones Unveils Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Phoenix'
May 30, 2024

EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones proudly unveiled her debut album PHOENIX. The captivating 13-track album finds Jasmine boldly stepping into herself as an artist and as a woman, delivering a poignant, passionate, and powerful body of work anchored by simmering R&B soundscapes laced with neo-soul attitude. Listen to the album now!

Steve Earle to Embark on Tour and Release Live Album 'Alone Again (Live)'
Steve Earle to Embark on Tour and Release Live Album 'Alone Again (Live)'
May 30, 2024

Steve Earle has announced his forthcoming live album, Alone Again (Live), due for release on July 12, 2024. The 15-song record will feature live recordings from Earle’s recent 2023 tour, including his classic hits “Copperhead Road,” “The Galway Girl,” “Guitar Town,” and more. Additionally, Earle is kicking off his extensive Alone Again: Solo & Acoustic 2024 Summer Tour this Friday, May 31st in Philadelphia, MS at Ellis Theater.

Bobby Flay-Led Series BOBBY'S TRIPLE THREAT and BBQ BRAWL to Return to Food Network This Summer
Bobby Flay-Led Series BOBBY'S TRIPLE THREAT and BBQ BRAWL to Return to Food Network This Summer
May 30, 2024

Food Network kicks off the summer Bobby Flay-style with brand-new seasons of hit primetime series Bobby’s Triple Threat and BBQ Brawl. In the season three premiere on Tuesday, July 9th at 9pm ET/PT, legendary chef Marcus Samuelsson takes on the titans in a cooking match for the ages. BBQ Brawl’s fifth season begins Monday, July 8th at 9pm ET/PT.

Katy Kirby to Release 'Blue Raspberry (Deluxe)' Album
Katy Kirby to Release 'Blue Raspberry (Deluxe)' Album
May 30, 2024

Katy Kirby’s latest album ‘Blue Raspberry’ traces the crescendo and collapse of new love, savoring each gleaming shard of rock candy and broken glass along the way. Originally released in January, Kirby is now announcing a digital deluxe version that will contain two new songs, coming out on July 12

Video: Watch New Documentary SIX HOURS 42 MINUTES WITH SUMAC
Video: Watch New Documentary SIX HOURS 42 MINUTES WITH SUMAC
May 30, 2024

Ahead of the release of SUMAC's expansive new album The Healer and upcoming North American tour dates, Roadburn Festival have premiered a new documentary directed by Damien Neva, Six Hours 42 Minutes with SUMAC. Filmed at the trio's recent show in Boston, Neva's 15min documentary is an intimate look at one of world's most respected experimental bands. Watch the documentary here!

Milky Chance Drop New Song 'Naked and Alive'
Milky Chance Drop New Song 'Naked and Alive'
May 30, 2024

Milky Chance — the duo of Clemens Rehbein and Phillipp Dausch who’ve gone from childhood friends to a globe-conquering alt-pop group charting a bold new path for independent artists — share “Naked And Alive,” a new paean to joyful solitude that combines a slinky reggae-disco groove with a muscular and guitar-forward propulsion. Listen to the new song!

Twenty One Pilots Release 'Clancy - Digital Remains'
Twenty One Pilots Release 'Clancy - Digital Remains'
May 30, 2024

GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots have released Clancy - Digital Remains, a digital-only deluxe version of their new album Clancy. This edition features four live bonus tracks recorded during the band’s recent run of super intimate underplays alongside an exclusive 121-page digital booklet offering fans an intimate look at the artistry and vision of the band.

Netflix Greenlights Next Iteration of LIFE ON OUR PLANET Series Franchise
Netflix Greenlights Next Iteration of LIFE ON OUR PLANET Series Franchise
May 30, 2024

The new, four-episode untitled documentary series will tell the story of the rise and fall of the dinosaurs – where they came from, why they mattered, how they evolved and how they met their ultimate fate.  

Emily Ann Roberts Joins Jamey Johnson's 'What A View Tour' For Eight Dates
Emily Ann Roberts Joins Jamey Johnson's 'What A View Tour' For Eight Dates
May 30, 2024

Country music singer/songwriter Emily Ann Roberts is set to join select dates on Jamey Johnson’s What A View Tour, kicking off on July 30 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and continuing through September 21 in Cherokee, North Carolina. Check out the full list of tour dates here!

Video: Director Michael Greif Discusses Having Three Shows on Broadway This Season
Video: Director Michael Greif Discusses Having Three Shows on Broadway This Season
May 30, 2024

Director Michael Greif recently stopped by GM3 to discuss some of his latest projects, including the musical Hell's Kitchen which was nominated for a whopping 13 Tony Awards- the most this season. Throughout his prestigious career, Grief has been nominated for Best Direction of a Musical four times before scoring his fifth nomination for Hell's Kitchen. Watch the full interview!

Video: See Neil Patrick Harris in Trailer for GROUP THERAPY
Video: See Neil Patrick Harris in Trailer for GROUP THERAPY
May 30, 2024

Hartbeat, the media company founded by Kevin Hart, has just dropped the first trailer for Group Therapy, a new documentary. Hosted by Tony and Emmy award-winning performer, Neil Patrick Harris, the comedy-forward documentary features Tig Notaro, Nicole Byer, Mike Birbiglia, London Hughes, Gary Gulman, and Atsuko Okatsuka, as they bravely share the intricate connections between their professional and mental health journeys. Watch the trailer!

Ray LaMontagne Returns With Highly Anticipated New Album 'Long Way Home'
Ray LaMontagne Returns With Highly Anticipated New Album 'Long Way Home'
May 30, 2024

Ray LaMontagne—the celebrated Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter—has confirmed the next chapter of his career with a new studio album, Long Way Home, out August 16. Ahead of the album, LaMontagne will unveil the lead single, “Step Into Your Power” on June 5 with a video created with his son, Tobias.

The Felice Brothers Release New Single 'Flowers By The Roadside' from 'Valley of Abandoned Songs'
The Felice Brothers Release New Single 'Flowers By The Roadside' from 'Valley of Abandoned Songs'
May 30, 2024

The Felice Brothers have released the new single “Flowers By The Roadside,” the second song to be released from their new album. The 13-song collection consists of recordings primarily from sessions for the band’s 2019 album, Undress, as well as their most recent release, 2023’s Asylum On The Hill. Listen to the song now!

Charly Bliss Unveils Tour Dates; Share New Single 'Calling You Out'
Charly Bliss Unveils Tour Dates; Share New Single 'Calling You Out'
May 30, 2024

Charly Bliss have shared “Calling You Out,” the addictive new single from their recently announced forthcoming album, FOREVER, out August 16 on Lucky Number. Additionally, Charly Bliss is announcing a headline tour in the fall. Listen to the new song and find the tour details here!

Brian d'Arcy James and Patrick Wilson to Star in MILLERS IN MARRIAGE
Brian d'Arcy James and Patrick Wilson to Star in MILLERS IN MARRIAGE
May 30, 2024

According to reports, Republic Pictures has acquired the rights to Millers in Marriage, a film helmed by Saving Private Ryan star Edward Burns. The ensemble of the film includes Broadway alums Brian d'Arcy James and Patrick Wilson, alongside Julianna Margulies, Gretchen Mol, Minnie Driver, Morena Baccarin, Benjamin Bratt, and Campbell Scott.

HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max
HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max
May 30, 2024

Max has renewed the multi-Emmy® Award-winning comedy series HACKS for a fourth season. The series’ first two seasons received many accolades including awards from Golden Globes, AFI, Peabody, Critics Choice, DGA, SAG®, WGA and GLAAD. Season three premiered to critical acclaim on May 2 and the season finale is now streaming on Max.



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