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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



Video: Bridget Barkan Emerges From Grief With 'Good Things' Single
Video: Bridget Barkan Emerges From Grief With 'Good Things' Single
May 21, 2024

NYC-based art-pop singer/songwriter Bridget Barkan has just released her new song, Good Things. 'My intention writing this song was to get myself out of deep, heavy, painful feelings and move towards the light,' the singer shared. Sonically glam/pop meets Grizzly Bear meets Pat Benatar, the former Scissor Sisters backup singer says, “theatrical performance is always there for music videos, and my dance background always finds its way back in, as well.” Watch the music video!

TWISTER Arrives on 4K Ultra HD and Digital July 9
TWISTER Arrives on 4K Ultra HD and Digital July 9
May 21, 2024

Twister, action-packed iconic disaster film directed by Jan de Bont (Speed) will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Disc and Digital for the first time on July 9. Twister will be available to purchase on July 9 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc from online and in-store at major retailers. Twister was nominated for two Academy Awards – Best Sound and Best Visual Effects. 

Pianist & Wellness Expert Chad Lawson Shares 'Like The Stars In The Sky'
Pianist & Wellness Expert Chad Lawson Shares 'Like The Stars In The Sky'
May 21, 2024

World-renowned pianist, podcaster, and certified breathwork educator Chad Lawson has released a new single “Like The Stars In The Sky,” from his new album Where We Are, out on July 19 via Decca Records US. Known for exploring the intersection between music and wellness, Lawson shares “Like The Stars In The Sky” in conjunction with World Meditation Day, which aims to spread and create awareness of how this simple discipline can reduce stress and improve well-being. Listen to the single now!

Slowcore Pioneers Idaho Share New Song; First Album in Over 13 Years Out This Month
Slowcore Pioneers Idaho Share New Song; First Album in Over 13 Years Out This Month
May 21, 2024

Led by Laurel Canyon-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Martin since its formation in the early 90s, IDAHO has built a canon that defies the confines of indie rock, bearing the uncanny grace to stimulate equally the full spectrums of the heart, and the mind, with lush, alien four-string guitar tones draped over a ragged, elegant desertscape. Lapse is the first new album from IDAHO since the cult indie rock band's 2011 release, You Were A Dick. Listen to a single now!

Jazmin Bean to Embark on 'The Traumatic Livelihood World Tour'
Jazmin Bean to Embark on 'The Traumatic Livelihood World Tour'
May 21, 2024

On the heels of the success of their debut album Traumatic Livelihood, Jazmin Bean has announced their highly anticipated world tour. Tickets for The Traumatic Livelihood World Tour are on sale this Friday, May 24, with early access to fans available now on Jazmin’s official website. The Traumatic Livelihood World Tour will bring Jazmin to a number of cities across the U.K., Europe, and North America, marking their first return since last year’s The Terrified Tour. A complete list of tour dates can be found here!

beccs To Open for Pomme in New York City and Boston
beccs To Open for Pomme in New York City and Boston
May 21, 2024

beccs has announced that she will be opening for the French singer and songwriter Pomme at her upcoming Boston and New York City shows this June. The indie pop artist will be added to the June 12 date at Boston’s The Sinclair and New York City’s Webster Hall show on June 15. The Boston-bred native turned New York transplant will be playing music from her upcoming EP, stay moist, out June 28

Jade Eagleson Grabs Fifth No. 1 At Canadian Country Radio With “Telluride”
Jade Eagleson Grabs Fifth No. 1 At Canadian Country Radio With “Telluride”
May 21, 2024

Multi-PLATINUM artist Jade Eagleson has once again claimed the top spot on the Canadian Country charts with his latest single, 'Telluride.' This achievement marks Eagleson's fifth No. 1 at Canadian Country radio as he heads into a busy season of shows across the globe. Fans will be able to celebrate with Eagleson this summer as he takes the stage for a string of live performances and festival appearances across Canada, Europe and the U.S., including Nashville's CMA Fest in June and Michigan's Faster Horses Festival in July.

Jennifer Lopez Says John Kander Was Involved in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie
Jennifer Lopez Says John Kander Was Involved in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Movie
May 21, 2024

According to a new report, Jennifer Lopez, who recently finished filming the upcoming film Kiss of the Spider Woman, said working with composer John Kander on the film was 'a dream.' Kander wrote the score for the 1993 Broadway musical, winning a Tony alongside lyricist and frequent collaborator Fred Ebb. “John Kander, who is 97 years old, was in the studio with me,” Lopez said. “He is the most beautiful man.'

Horse Jumper of Love to Release New Album; Share Lead Single Feat. Wednesday's Karly Hartzman
Horse Jumper of Love to Release New Album; Share Lead Single Feat. Wednesday's Karly Hartzman
May 21, 2024

Horse Jumper of Love have announced their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting. Listen to the newly released single!

Non-Profit Road Recovery and Roxiny Release 'Voices In My Head'
Non-Profit Road Recovery and Roxiny Release 'Voices In My Head'
May 21, 2024

Entertainment non-profit Road Recovery has partnered with New York-based Dominican singer-songwriter, Roxiny to release the new single, “Voices In My Head” featuring the legendary producer, musician, and long-time charity supporter, Don Miggs who performed, mixed and produced the track. The single is written and recorded in collaboration with The (LBTQ) Center participants as part of the organization’s Trax Program in statewide Youth Clubhouses sanctioned by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Listen to the single!

STEEL PANTHER Announce Final U.S. Leg of 'ON THE PROWL WORLD TOUR 2024' Dates
STEEL PANTHER Announce Final U.S. Leg of 'ON THE PROWL WORLD TOUR 2024' Dates
May 21, 2024

With their recent US headline tour now wrapped and before the band heads over to continue their global domination in Europe, California’s greatest export Steel Panther is announcing the final batch of headline dates in the US as part of their On The Prowl World Tour 2024. The band return to the road in the United States on August 23 in Buffalo, NY and runs through September 14 where it wraps up in Jacksonville, NC. The 15-date trek will make stops in Hampton Beach, NH (August 24 & 25); Portland, ME (August 30); Baton Rouge, LA (September 8) and Augusta, GA (September 14) to name a few.

In The Valley Below to Release New Album 'The Black Moon,' Drops First Single
In The Valley Below to Release New Album 'The Black Moon,' Drops First Single
May 21, 2024

In The Valley Below has announced their third studio album, The Black Moon, which will arrive on all platforms July 12. The album follows 2019’s The Pink Chateau and their 2014 debut, The Belt. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares the new single and video “Brushfire,” a soaring, strummy barn burner with an eerie, end-of-days prophecy reminiscent of a fanatical 70s cult celebration. Listen to the new single now!

Henry Lau & Eric Nam to Headline MetaMoon Music Festival
Henry Lau & Eric Nam to Headline MetaMoon Music Festival
May 21, 2024

MetaMoon Music Festival, the event celebrating Asian/AAPI artists and pop culture, is back with two days of programming during the last weekend of September. Headlining the concert at the newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount on Saturday, September 28th will be global superstars Eric Nam and Henry Lau, with rising artists Emei and SUNKIS rounding out the rest of the lineup.

Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise & The Scratch Return to The Road for North American Fall Tour
Dropkick Murphys, Pennywise & The Scratch Return to The Road for North American Fall Tour
May 21, 2024

After a successful U.S. run of shows together in February and March, Dropkick Murphys is hitting the road again with punk legends Pennywise and hotly-tipped Dublin rock band The Scratch for a fall North American tour. The trek launches September 24 in New York City and wraps October 27 in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Original Documentary Series REN FAIRE
Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Original Documentary Series REN FAIRE
May 21, 2024

For half a century, 86-year-old George Coulam, known to his employees as King George, has reigned with an iron fist over the Texas Renaissance Festival, the largest such “faire” in the world. He has power, glory, and wealth. Now, he is ready to give it all up and spend the last years of his life in the quest for a romantic companion. But before he retires, George will finally choose which of his longtime employees will take his crown. Watch the trailer now!

Netflix Renews Shane Gillis' Scripted Series TIRES Ahead of Series Premiere
Netflix Renews Shane Gillis' Scripted Series TIRES Ahead of Series Premiere
May 21, 2024

Netflix has announced the Season 2 renewal of Tires, the upcoming scripted comedy from comedian Shane Gillis, ahead of its series premiere this Thursday, May 23. Tires will return with an all-new second season next year. Tires follows Will (Steven Gerben), the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain, who attempts to turn his father’s business around despite constant torture from his cousin and now employee, Shane (Shane Gillis).

Nonpoint Release New Single 'Underdog;' Will Tour with Black Stone Cherry This Summer
Nonpoint Release New Single 'Underdog;' Will Tour with Black Stone Cherry This Summer
May 21, 2024

Continuing with the success of their new independent label, 361 Degrees Records, Nonpoint proudly unveils their latest single, 'Underdog,' along with its official music video. The song embodies the spirit of perseverance, urging listeners to embrace their underdog status and defy expectations. 'Being the underdog doesn't mean you're defeated; it means you have more room to surprise everyone with your resilience and determination,' says the band's frontman Elias Soriano. Listen to the new single!

Alfie Templeman Debuts New Single 'Beckham' From Forthcoming LP
Alfie Templeman Debuts New Single 'Beckham' From Forthcoming LP
May 21, 2024

With his sophomore album Radiosoul dawning on the horizon, 21-year-old UK artist Alfie Templeman has released his new single “Beckham”. The song is a collaboration with sought-after producer Dan Carey (Wet Leg, Fontaines D.C.). An acid-dipped indie-pop cut, the track centers around a formative moment in adolescence: taking the leap of faith and relocating to a big city. Listen to the song now!

deadmau5 to be Inducted Into CMW Music Industry Hall of Fame
deadmau5 to be Inducted Into CMW Music Industry Hall of Fame
May 21, 2024

Canadian Music Week is proud to announce multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated Canadian artist deadmau5 will be inducted into the Music Industry Hall of Fame, during the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards, in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Association. The ceremony will take place June 4, 2024 at 5pm in the Frontenac Ballroom at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel.

Video: Watch Trailer for Season 3 of Netflix's SWEET TOOTH
Video: Watch Trailer for Season 3 of Netflix's SWEET TOOTH
May 21, 2024

Netflix has just dropped the trailer for the third and final season of Sweet Tooth. Season 3 of the fantasy series will debut on June 6th, 2024. Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus, Jepperd, Becky, and Wendy embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus's mother, Birdie, who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Watch the new trailer here!



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