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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



White Reaper and Spiritual Camp Release 7' Two Song Split
White Reaper and Spiritual Camp Release 7' Two Song Split
May 16, 2024

Louisville garage rockers, White Reaper, and San Francisco punks, Spiritual Cramp, have released their two-song 7” split which is now available on all streaming platforms and in two exclusive vinyl variants (Clear and Black Ice). White Reaper and Spiritual Cramp will play a handful of dates together to celebrate the 7” which will get underway June 17th in Boston; they’ll also hit Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and DC. Listen to the songs now!

Covers of Songs From Billie Eilish & More Featured in Season 3: Part 1 of BRIDGERTON Available Now
Covers of Songs From Billie Eilish & More Featured in Season 3: Part 1 of BRIDGERTON Available Now
May 16, 2024

Season 3 will captivate viewers worldwide with a fresh blend of orchestral pop covers and original compositions infusing a modern twist into the Regency-era romance. Broken into two parts and officially released by Capitol Records, music from Season 3: Part 1 is available now. Listen to the new music!

May Rio Releases Reimagined Songs in New EP 'Elegant Ensemble'
May Rio Releases Reimagined Songs in New EP 'Elegant Ensemble'
May 16, 2024

May Rio has shared her new LP, Elegant Ensemble. Featuring one new song, “Fun!,” and the fourteen previously released tracks with new arrangements, Elegant Ensemble is brave in its exhibition of what ‘new’ can mean. These songs, previously studio-shined, are now reduced to essentials, featuring grand piano, cello, backing vocals, and some saxophone. Listen to the EP now!

Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt Team for 'Long Distance Call,' New Album Out Friday
Little Feat and Bonnie Raitt Team for 'Long Distance Call,' New Album Out Friday
May 16, 2024

Little Feat joins forces with Bonnie Raitt for a cover of Long Distance Call from Sam's Place, their first new studio album in 12 years. The album is out Friday, May 17. With her warm and deeply soulful vocals, Raitt duets with the band’s Sam Clayton on a cover of Muddy Waters’ song. Listen to the single now!

Cory Wong Brings Headlining Fall Tour to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn
Cory Wong Brings Headlining Fall Tour to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn
May 16, 2024

Kings Theatre is excited to welcome Grammy-nominated guitarist Cory Wong on Thursday, November 7th, as part of his exclusive headlining tour this fall. The tour will include featured guest guitarist Mark Lettieri of the jazz-fusion ensemble Snarky Puppy and funk group Fearless Flyers (that also features Wong). Boston outfit Couch will open all dates with their signature high energy indie-funk.

Louis Cole Taps Sam Wilkes, David Binney, & Genevieve Artadi for Single 'Life'
Louis Cole Taps Sam Wilkes, David Binney, & Genevieve Artadi for Single 'Life'
May 16, 2024

Beginning with a Bernard Herrmann-like string fakeout, “Life” initially lands as a cinematic symphonic number. Cole’s voice, his drum set, and Sam Wilkes’s bass all join in at breakneck speed, the high velocity something for Cole and longtime creative partner Genevieve Artadi to flit over. Eventually, David Binney (saxophone) enters the fray with an equally blistering solo. Listen to the song now!

Tube & Berger, Simon Field and Nick Schwenderling Join Forces for 'Wasting Away'
Tube & Berger, Simon Field and Nick Schwenderling Join Forces for 'Wasting Away'
May 16, 2024

Wasting Away is a hybrid creation that calls upon an expert selection of elements from across the dance music spectrum. Opening with the track’s leading vocals, the artists introduce a pounding bassline to set the tone. Building an earth-shaking arrangement, this powerful creation begs to be blasted from the globe’s largest stages with its floor-filling and captivating presence. Listen to it here!

Video: Watch the Official Trailer for NEVER LET GO Starring Halle Berry
Video: Watch the Official Trailer for NEVER LET GO Starring Halle Berry
May 16, 2024

From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and the creative minds behind Stranger Things and Arrival comes NEVER LET GO. In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 –Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Watch the trailer!

Netflix's THE MOLE Reveals New Host and Release Date for Season 2
Netflix's THE MOLE Reveals New Host and Release Date for Season 2
May 16, 2024

The Mole is an unpredictable, high-stakes competition series hosted by journalist Ari Shapiro. In this version, twelve players work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Among the players is one person who has secretly been designated 'the Mole' and tasked with sabotaging the group's money-making efforts. In the end, one player will outlast their competition and expose the Mole to win the prize pot.

OUTCHEF'D Returns for Third Season with Brand-New Culinary Battles
OUTCHEF'D Returns for Third Season with Brand-New Culinary Battles
May 16, 2024

In each episode, a confident home cook thinks they are entering an audition and are shocked to find out they are about to go head-to-head in a culinary battle against a renowned world-class chef. To even the odds, the home cook only needs one vote from a panel of random judges selected off the street by Eddie to win the $5,000 grand prize – and this season, they will also win an extra $1,000 for every additional vote.  

New Blues Album 'Back Home' Coming From Wendy and DB
New Blues Album 'Back Home' Coming From Wendy and DB
May 16, 2024

GRAMMY nominated in 2023 for their Chicago homestyle tribute to the blues, Into the Little Blue House, the multicultural, Chicago-based duo Wendy and DB revisits the blues genre with a deep dive into traditional acoustic styles on their sixth family album, Back Home, set for release July 5.

Omar Apollo to Release Sophomore Album 'God Said No,' Drops New Single
Omar Apollo to Release Sophomore Album 'God Said No,' Drops New Single
May 16, 2024

Omar Apollo has announced that his sophomore studio album, God Said No, will be released on June 28th via Warner Records. Along with the announcement, Apollo offers a preview of what is to come on the album with the new single “Dispose of Me,” which arrives with an accompanying live performance video of the song featuring a 14-piece ensemble. Listen to the new single!

Wunderhorse to Release New Album 'Midas' in August; Listen to a Single Now
Wunderhorse to Release New Album 'Midas' in August; Listen to a Single Now
May 16, 2024

Fast-rising UK rock band, Wunderhorse are pleased to announce that their new album, Midas, will arrive on August 30th via Communion/Mick Music. Along with the news comes second single “July,” a spirited track that has quickly become a fan favorite at live shows. Listen to the single now!

WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Trailer
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Trailer
May 16, 2024

As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!

Video: HBO Drops Trailer for Original Documentary MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH
Video: HBO Drops Trailer for Original Documentary MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH
May 16, 2024

In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model beloved by cinema goers, exploring the visionary mission of its entrepreneur co-founders, its impressive early successes, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed. Watch the trailer!

Video: William Lee Golden and The Goldens' Release Music Video For 'Southern Accents'
Video: William Lee Golden and The Goldens' Release Music Video For 'Southern Accents'
May 16, 2024

Oak Ridge Boy, Country and Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member William Lee Golden and his sons 'The Goldens' have released their latest music video for 'Southern Accents.' Delivering a familiar sound to this legendary classic, Chris Golden takes the lead vocals in the traditional “Golden” style. Watch the video now!

Stephen Sanchez Releases New Song 'Baby Blue Bathing Suit'
Stephen Sanchez Releases New Song 'Baby Blue Bathing Suit'
May 16, 2024

Breakout singer/songwriter Stephen Sanchez has dropped a new song, “Baby Blue Bathing Suit,' inspired by the music of The Beach Boys. As with the legendary band’s music, “Baby Blue Bathing Suit” is rife with irresistible hooks that transport listeners to a world of surf, sand, and an endless summer. The song will be included on The Beach Boys: Music From The Documentary soundtrack. Listen now!

Video: Watch the Touring Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Perform 'Beat It' on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
Video: Watch the Touring Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Perform 'Beat It' on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
May 16, 2024

The cast of the national tour of MJ the Musical stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic hit Beat It from the show. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/ Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and Signature Sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Watch the performance now!

Video: Watch Trailer for New Documentary QUEER PLANET Narrated by Andrew Rannells
Video: Watch Trailer for New Documentary QUEER PLANET Narrated by Andrew Rannells
May 16, 2024

Peacock has just released the trailer for the upcoming nature documentary Queer Planet, narrated by Tony-Award-winning actor Andrew Rannells. Queer Planet traverses the world to uncover nature’s hidden LGBTQ+ community, witnessing extraordinary creatures and never-before-seen behaviors that shed new light on unconventional sexualities and genders in the natural world. Watch the trailer!

Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK
Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK
May 16, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett, and other members of the cast joined the stage to sing the highly emotional number 'I Wanna Go Back'. Watch the performance now!



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