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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



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!

Streaming Service Max Arrives in France And Poland; Enhanced Offering Rolls Out In Netherlands and Belgium
Streaming Service Max Arrives in France And Poland; Enhanced Offering Rolls Out In Netherlands and Belgium
June 11, 2024

Max is now live and available to watch in France and Poland, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced, completing the first wave of European launches that began last month. Following these latest launches, Max is available in 25 countries in Europe, spanning Iberia, France, Benelux, Nordics, and Central and Eastern Europe and 65 countries and territories in total globally

Jeffrey Foucault to Release New Album 'The Universal Fire;' Shares Title Track
Jeffrey Foucault to Release New Album 'The Universal Fire;' Shares Title Track
June 11, 2024

On September 6, Jeffrey Foucault will release The Universal Fire, his first album of entirely new material since 2018. A series of high-voltage performances captured live in one room, the album is a kind of working wake – Foucault lost his best friend and drummer, Billy Conway, to cancer in 2021 – as well as a meditation on the nature of beauty, artifact, and loss. Listen to the title track now!

Idaho to Release Limited Edition Box Set; Feature Doc Streaming Now
Idaho to Release Limited Edition Box Set; Feature Doc Streaming Now
June 11, 2024

The groundbreaking legacy of slowcore pioneers IDAHO will be celebrated with The Devil You Know [1992-1996], a landmark four-album five-disc Deluxe Limited-Edition Box Set featuring vinyl reissues of the band’s long-out-of-print and highly sought-after first three records. They also recently premiered their career-spanning feature documentary, Traces of Glory: The Musical Journey of Idaho.

Netflix Shares First Look and New Details at Zack Snyder's REBEL MOON - THE DIRECTOR'S CUT
Netflix Shares First Look and New Details at Zack Snyder's REBEL MOON - THE DIRECTOR'S CUT
June 11, 2024

Netflix has revealed that the director's cut of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon will be debuting later this year. Along with the announcement, Netflix dropped the titles for both extended entries, along with new photos to boot. Rebel Moon — Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Rebel Moon – Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness will both arrive on the streamer on August 2, 2024 and promise to be 'viciously sexier' and 'bloodier' than the 2023 and 2024 original versions.

Video: Watch First Look From New Father's Day Episode of BEAT SHAZAM
Video: Watch First Look From New Father's Day Episode of BEAT SHAZAM
June 11, 2024

Fox has just shared a first-look clip at the special Father’s Day episode of Beat Shazam, airing tonight. In the episode, teams of fathers and their sons/daughters battle to take home the million-dollar prize. Watch the clip!

SUMAC to Release 'The Keeper's Tongue;' Share Remix by Moor Mother
SUMAC to Release 'The Keeper's Tongue;' Share Remix by Moor Mother
June 11, 2024

SUMAC have announced a The Healer remix EP titled The Keeper's Tongue, which they will release on July 5th. The EP will follow just after the release of The Healer, their new 2xLP, on June 21st. Ahead of the EP and album, the group have shared the remix for 'World of Light', a fittingly adventurous reimagining of SUMAC's sound by Moor Mother. Listen to the remix now!

Boston Modern Orchestra Project Releases Debut Recording of Vijay Iyer's Orchestral Works
Boston Modern Orchestra Project Releases Debut Recording of Vijay Iyer's Orchestral Works
June 11, 2024

Approaching its landmark 100th album, the Grammy Award-winning Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) led by conductor Gil Rose releases Vijay Iyer: Trouble on its eponymous label, BMOP/sound. Marking his debut recording as an orchestral composer, polymath Vijay Iyer showcases his high-minded yet emotionally expressive approach to music-making with this collection of bustling textures, surprising forms, and pulsating rhythms. Listen to the album now!

Midwife to Release New LP 'No Depression in Heaven'
Midwife to Release New LP 'No Depression in Heaven'
June 11, 2024

Midwife’s fourth studio album No Depression In Heaven explores themes of sentimentality, the interplay between dreams, memory, and fantasy, and a familiar subject seen throughout all of Midwife’s work: grief. Listen to a new single from the album!






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