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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



The Early November Shares New Single and Music Video 'The Fool'
The Early November Shares New Single and Music Video 'The Fool'
April 16, 2024

Alternative rock group The Early November has shared “The Fool”, the second single from their forthcoming Self-Titled album. In tarot, The Fool symbolizes the embrace of new beginnings and the willingness to take risks. However the band’s latest single speaks to getting so caught up in the way things are that you almost miss those moments. Listen to the song here!

Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson to Lead Apple TV+ Thriller DOWN CEMETERY ROAD
Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson to Lead Apple TV+ Thriller DOWN CEMETERY ROAD
April 16, 2024

Apple TV+ has announced new thriller “Down Cemetery Road,” starring and executive produced by Emma Thompson who plays struggling Oxford private eye Zoë Boehm, alongside Ruth Wilson as Sarah Tucker, who becomes obsessed with the whereabouts of a child she believes to have gone missing.

Jacana People Return with Ethereal New Single 'Lilo'
Jacana People Return with Ethereal New Single 'Lilo'
April 16, 2024

Rising producers Jacana People share their first new music of the year with ethereal new single, ‘Lilo’, out the 16th of April via Hide The Moth. Centered around an infectious and joyful hook, ‘Lilo’ marks a luminescent step forward for the London-based artists. A bed of softly flickering pads and skittering percussion gives a weightless bliss to evoke dreams of the reviving summer to come. Listen to the song here!

Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album
Henry Mancini Family Celebrates Late Composer's 100th Birthday with Tribute Album
April 16, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the announcement of The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album is the latest installment in what will be a year-long endeavor honoring the 20-time GRAMMY® and 4-time Academy Award winner whose centennial is being celebrated on April 16th. The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company will be available June 21st via Primary Wave, and the first single, “Peter Gunn,” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval, is out now. Listen to the song here!

Video: Watch THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Cast Perform Title Number on GMA
Video: Watch THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Cast Perform Title Number on GMA
April 16, 2024

Huey Lewis and the cast of the new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll joined Good Morning America on Tuesday to perform a number from the show. Even though he can no longer perform himself due to hearing loss, Lewis talked about the experience working on the show. See the special performance here!

Video: Liev Schreiber Talks the Themes of DOUBT: A PARABLE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
Video: Liev Schreiber Talks the Themes of DOUBT: A PARABLE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
April 16, 2024

Liev Schreiber, who is currently playing the role of Father Flynn in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Monday. On the show, Schreiber talked about playing the accused priest and how the themes in the play are still very timely, almost 20 years after it debuted. Watch the video here!

Video: Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Discuss Broadway and Celebrities on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
Video: Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles Discuss Broadway and Celebrities on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
April 16, 2024

On Monday, Tony-Award winning performers Ben Platt and Sara Bareilles stopped by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen to discuss some of their Broadway roles and experiences. In his discussion with host Andy Cohen, Ben Platt talked about celebrities who have attended his Broadway performances. In Bareilles' discussion with Cohen, she talked about some of her go-to karaoke songs and also revealed her favorite Broadway diva. Watch the videos here!

THE TIGER'S APPRENTICE Arrives on Digital May 14th & on DVD May 28th
THE TIGER'S APPRENTICE Arrives on Digital May 14th & on DVD May 28th
April 15, 2024

Based on the popular children’s book series by Laurence Yep, The Tiger's Apprentice is an authentic coming-of-age tale with mystical characters, laugh-out-loud comedy, and pulse-pounding action.  The film features vibrant animation and a star-studded voice cast including Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh, Bowen Yang, Greta Lee, Brandon Soo Hoo, and more.

Slapstick Comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS Arrives on Streaming Today
Slapstick Comedy HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS Arrives on Streaming Today
April 15, 2024

Hundreds of Beavers has made their streaming launch today April 15. The film, which emerged as one of the festival circuit's most unexpected gems of recent years, is coming to VOD and Fandor as a national tour continues. Hundreds of Beavers will be available for rental and purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV across the United States and Canadathrough FilmHub starting April 15, 2024.

Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity'
Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity'
April 15, 2024

In a stirring follow-up to their 2018 debut Got a Light?, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio returns with Gravity: a high-powered set of new original music, brimming with fresh ideas and the jaw-dropping virtuosity and musicality of Ledbetter on piano with Rich Brown (electric bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums). This is a group very much at home tackling intricate lines and rhythms, drawing from jazz, rock, funk and varied Latin genres, often at a high level of intensity. Listen to the first single here!

Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
Keanu Reeves to Voice Shadow in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
April 15, 2024

According to multiple reports, Keanu Reeves will be voicing the fan-favorite character Shadow in the third installment of the popular Sonic the Hedgehog film series. This will be the character's feature-length debut in live-action, following a brief cameo during the credits of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Video: Snoop Dogg Drops Music Video for New Single 'Can U Dig That?'
Video: Snoop Dogg Drops Music Video for New Single 'Can U Dig That?'
April 15, 2024

After releasing the single a few weeks ago, DJ Premier and Snoop Dogg have now released the video for “Can U Dig That?,” which is now available. The collaboration is a fitting one, as Premier is unquestionably one of the greatest producers of all time and Snoop Dogg is arguably the most famous rapper ever. Watch the music video here!

Belgian Alt-rock Duo Lovelorn Dolls Drops Singles Ahead of 'Deadtime Stories' Album
Belgian Alt-rock Duo Lovelorn Dolls Drops Singles Ahead of 'Deadtime Stories' Album
April 15, 2024

Alternative rock duo Lovelorn Dolls will release their fourth album 'Deadtime Stories' on May 24. Ahead of that, the female-fronted synth-metal duo previewed the singles 'A Heart Cries', 'Dream World' and 'Beautiful Chaos' and just released the 'Deadtime Stories: the Book', showcasing the album's lyrics, along with accompanying illustrations and photos by Kristell In Wonderland. Listen to the singles here!

Chris Connelly Releases Album 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1'
Chris Connelly Releases Album 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1'
April 15, 2024

Chicago-based alternative music legend Chris Connelly is back with a new 8-track album. In four decades of making music, since his days with Fini Tribe in Edinburgh, he has consistently pushed the creative envelope, between his involvement in such projects as Ministry, The Revolting Cocks and Pigface, his own solo work (with over 20 releases) and the four books he has authored. Listen to the new album here!

Daytime Soap Opera THE GATES Officially Greenlit by CBS
Daytime Soap Opera THE GATES Officially Greenlit by CBS
April 15, 2024

According to reports, the daytime soap opera The Gates is officially a go at CBS. The series was originally announced last month and will be the first soap opera in 35 years to focus primarily on Black characters. Though not confirmed, the series is likely to take over the time slot left open by The Talk following its cancellation last week. It will debut in January 2025.

Final Album Coming from Donald Glover's Childish Gambino
Final Album Coming from Donald Glover's Childish Gambino
April 15, 2024

According to reports, Donald Glover is getting ready to hang up his Childish Gambino hat. During an appearance on his Gilga radio, the rapper and actor shared that his next album will be a refined version of his 3.15.20 album from 2020. He went on to mention his next project, which will be a soundtrack to his upcoming film.

ABC's Police Drama THE ROOKIE Renewed for Season 7
ABC's Police Drama THE ROOKIE Renewed for Season 7
April 15, 2024

The Rookie, the police procedural, has been renewed for yet another season. Currently in its sixth season, the Nathan Fillion-led show follows John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior.

Billy Joel Concert to be Rebroadcast by CBS Following Error
Billy Joel Concert to be Rebroadcast by CBS Following Error
April 15, 2024

CBS has announced that it will reair the broadcast of Billy Joel: The 100th – Live at Madison Square Garden after accidentally cutting off the special on Sunday. In some time zones, during a performance of the Billy Joel staple Piano Man, the broadcast of the special was cut short due to a 'network programming timing error,' according to CBS.

The Red Clay Strays Sells Out British Tour and Updates Venues to Accommodate
The Red Clay Strays Sells Out British Tour and Updates Venues to Accommodate
April 15, 2024

Alabama rock’n’roll sensations The Red Clay Strays are continuing their unparalleled ascent to stardom after their debut British shows sold out in just a couple of days requiring all the venues to be upgraded to cope with the clamour for tickets. Find the new dates here!

Country Star Lainey Wilson to Feature in Upcoming ABC Special
Country Star Lainey Wilson to Feature in Upcoming ABC Special
April 15, 2024

ABC News Studios is set to release a new doc-style special showcasing the journey of the GRAMMY® Award-winning country music sensation Lainey Wilson — one of several new projects currently in development by ABC News Studios’ production unit led by Robin Roberts. The program, showcasing Wilson’s path to becoming one of the biggest stars in pop culture, will stream on Hulu beginning Wednesday, May 29.



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