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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



Creed to Release 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Diamond-Certified Album 'Human Clay'
Creed to Release 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Diamond-Certified Album 'Human Clay'
June 12, 2024

Arriving August 16th, the deluxe 2-CD release features the newly remastered original album, plus a wealth of bonus material, including a complete, never-before-heard concert recording, captured in San Antonio, TX in 1999. A deluxe digital edition of the album also features six additional bonus tracks, including alternate versions of “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open,” and a cover of the Doors classic “Roadhouse Blues.'

Carlos Niño Shares New Music Collection 'Placenta'
Carlos Niño Shares New Music Collection 'Placenta'
June 12, 2024

Visionary percussionist, producer, curator, and communicator Carlos Niño has released the latest music of a Carlos Niño & Friends collection called Placenta on all streaming platforms via International Anthem. Listen to the album!

Amy Allen ('Espresso'/'Please Please Please' Co-Writer) to Release Debut Album; Shares Lead Single
Amy Allen ('Espresso'/'Please Please Please' Co-Writer) to Release Debut Album; Shares Lead Single
June 12, 2024

Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Amy Allen has announced her debut solo album, the self-titled Amy Allen, which will be released this August 23. One of the most vital behind-the-scenes forces in pop music today, Allen has brought her massive songwriting talents to a steady stream of smash hits in the first few months of 2024 alone, with her contributions to songs like Sabrina Carpenter’s culture-dominating “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” and more.

Dale Crover (the Melvins) to Release Third Studio Album 'Glossolalia'
Dale Crover (the Melvins) to Release Third Studio Album 'Glossolalia'
June 12, 2024

Dale Crover (the Melvins) releases his third full-length solo album, Glossolalia, on Sept. 13 via Joyful Noise Recordings, with the Crover and Toshi Kasai-produced effort bursting with Nuggets-y garage rock, proto-metal riffage and gorgeously hazy psych-pop.

Ok Cowgirl Releases New Single 'Forever' Ahead of Debut LP
Ok Cowgirl Releases New Single 'Forever' Ahead of Debut LP
June 12, 2024

Brooklyn's Ok Cowgirl will release their debut LP Couldn't Save Us From My Gut on August 16. Ahead of the LP, Ok Cowgirl has released “Forever,' which experiments with how our feeling of time in this finite life informs the risks and comforts we gravitate towards, and the video expounds upon this with scenes of searching and tedium. Listen to the song!

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Discusses His Broadway Career on CBS Mornings
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Discusses His Broadway Career on CBS Mornings
June 12, 2024

As of their Road to the Tonys series, CBS Mornings sat down with Daniel Radcliffe to discuss his Tony-nominated turn in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, which is now playing at the Hudson Theatre. Radcliffe went on to discuss his Broadway debut in the play Equus and his musical theater turn as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Watch the interview!

Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls an Audience Member Asking Him for a Selfie During CABARET
Video: Eddie Redmayne Recalls an Audience Member Asking Him for a Selfie During CABARET
June 12, 2024

On Tuesday, Eddie Redmayne stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. During the interview, he discussed his long attachment to the material and a time when an audience member asked him for a selfie during a performance. Watch the interview here!

Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Documentary ONE SOUTH: PORTRAIT OF A PSYCH UNIT
Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Documentary ONE SOUTH: PORTRAIT OF A PSYCH UNIT
June 11, 2024

The HBO Original two-part documentary ONE SOUTH: PORTRAIT OF A PSYCH UNIT, produced and directed by Peabody Award-winner Alexandra Shiva (“How to Dance in Ohio,” “This Is Home”) and Lindsey Megrue (“This Is Home”), debuts TUESDAY, JUNE 25 (9:00-10:20 p.m. ET/PT), followed by part two on Wednesday, June 26 at the same time on HBO. Both parts will be available to stream on Max beginning June 25. Watch the trailer!

Jon Bon Jovi Has No Interest in Doing a Musical: 'I've Been Asked to Do That 100 Times'
Jon Bon Jovi Has No Interest in Doing a Musical: 'I've Been Asked to Do That 100 Times'
June 11, 2024

In a new interview, music legend Jon Bon Jovi admitted that he is not interested in pursuing a Broadway musical inspired by his work, despite many offers over the years. “I’ve been asked to do that 100 times,” he told Variety.

Jon Stewart to Host Special Live Episodes of THE DAILY SHOW Following the Presidential Debates
Jon Stewart to Host Special Live Episodes of THE DAILY SHOW Following the Presidential Debates
June 11, 2024

On the heels of The Daily Show’s runaway success, the EMMY® award-winning franchise announced that Jon Stewart will host special live episodes of The Daily Show following the presidential debates between President Joe Biden and former President Donald J. Trump scheduled for Thursday, June 27th, and Tuesday, September 10th.

Outside Lands Details Lineup For Dolores'
Outside Lands Details Lineup For Dolores'
June 11, 2024

Outside Lands has unveiled the programming for the now-beloved, dance space Dolores’. The space celebrates queer and trans communities with the joy and vibrancy that the Bay Area is known for. Dolores’ will return to the Polo Field at the festival grounds and honor the rich history of queer arts, events and activism in San Francisco and beyond… Everyone is welcome at Dolores’! 

DPR Launches 'Dream Reborn World Tour' This Fall
DPR Launches 'Dream Reborn World Tour' This Fall
June 11, 2024

PR (“Dream Perfect Regime”) has announced that the collective will hit the road this fall on “The Dream Reborn World Tour 2024,” featuring DPR IAN, DPR CREAM, and DPR ARTIC for a trek spanning 27 cities across North America, South America, Europe, and the UK with additional tour dates for Asia, Australia and New Zealand to be announced at a later date.

Video: Watch Trailer for Peacock Doc TIKTOK STAR MURDERS
Video: Watch Trailer for Peacock Doc TIKTOK STAR MURDERS
June 11, 2024

Peacock has just dropped the trailer for the upcoming crime documentary, TikTok Star Murders. Premiering June 25 on Peacock, the documentary delves into how the seemingly picture-perfect relationship between TikTok personality Ali Abulaban and his wife Ana turned deadly through private, never-before-aired cellphone footage and audio. Watch the trailer!

Miami's III Points Festival Unveils Full Lineup for 2024 Edition
Miami's III Points Festival Unveils Full Lineup for 2024 Edition
June 11, 2024

Miami’s leading art & music festival III Points is once again gearing up for another unmissable fall weekender. Returning to Mana Wynwood on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, the celebrated event has curated another diverse lineup following last year's sold-out 10th-anniversary edition.

STYX and FOREIGNER Unveil Their Tour Companion Album 'Renegades & Juke Box Heroes'
STYX and FOREIGNER Unveil Their Tour Companion Album 'Renegades & Juke Box Heroes'
June 11, 2024

FOREIGNER hits the road in June co-headlining the “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” trek with STYX and special guest John Waite. Adding to the excitement, STYX and FOREIGNER have announced RENEGADES & JUKE BOX HEROES, a very special limited-edition companion album, available exclusively at tour stops starting at the tour launch and at select retail on July 12.

CHASER Pay Tribute to Late Friend with Heartfelt New Single 'Stay Gold'
CHASER Pay Tribute to Late Friend with Heartfelt New Single 'Stay Gold'
June 11, 2024

Fresh off a triumphant Memorial Day Weekend set at the Punk Rock Museum during Punk Rock Bowling, So Cal punk heroes CHASER are unveiling 'Stay Gold,' the next single off their upcoming, long-awaited new album 'Small Victories,' out on June 28. Listen to the single now!

SNACKTIME Debut Catchy New Single 'SPACELUV'
SNACKTIME Debut Catchy New Single 'SPACELUV'
June 11, 2024

Philadelphia’s SNACKTIME has been causing quite the stir in 2024. The Philadelphia septet is unleashing arguably their best single yet with “SPACELUV” which premiered on Paste Magazine. The track begins with a build-up that is meant to be listened to with the volume all the way up before taking fans on a whimsical journey once the vocals kick in. This track serves as a follow-up to their debut studio singles  “TOGETHER,” “I DON’T GIVE A DAMN.' Listen to the single now!

Marc Maron's Stand-Up Special 'From Bleak to Dark' Set to Debut on Vinyl
Marc Maron's Stand-Up Special 'From Bleak to Dark' Set to Debut on Vinyl
June 11, 2024

Craft Recordings has announced a vinyl release for Marc Maron’s acclaimed HBO stand-up special, From Bleak to Dark. Available for pre-order and set to debut on July 26th, the legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster’s fifth stand-up special (and first for HBO), which premiered on HBO and is now streaming on MAX, found Maron getting more personal than ever.

Maggie Rogers to Play Two Nashville Shows; Opts for In-Person Ticketing
Maggie Rogers to Play Two Nashville Shows; Opts for In-Person Ticketing
June 11, 2024

GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter/producer/performer Maggie Rogers has announced that she will play two Nashville shows. She’ll headline Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, October 12, as part of her first-ever arena outing – “The Don’t Forget Me Tour, Part II.” Ryan Beatty will support on all fall arena dates. Maggie will also perform an intimate “Box Office Show” at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville this Thursday, June 13.

Video: Laura Jane Grace Releases Video For New Single, 'I'm Not A Cop'
Video: Laura Jane Grace Releases Video For New Single, 'I'm Not A Cop'
June 11, 2024

Laura Jane Grace and Polyvinyl Record Co. are pleased to present the official music video for “I’m Not A Cop,” the latest single to be lifted from Grace’s acclaimed new studio album, Hole In My Head. Additionally, Grace and her band, the Mississippi Medicals, just announced a number of headline dates across the U.S. midwest, south and east coast for September. Watch the video for the new single!






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