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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



Totally Tubular Festival Adjusts Lineup for Summer 2024
Totally Tubular Festival Adjusts Lineup for Summer 2024
June 6, 2024

The 80’s New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL kicks off Tuesday, June 25 in Seattle, WA and the tour organizers have announced a line-up change: “You can’t have a Totally Tubular Festival without The Tubes, so we’ve just added the iconic band from San Francisco to the lineup.”

Erika Henningsen Joins THE FOUR SEASONS With Tina Fey
Erika Henningsen Joins THE FOUR SEASONS With Tina Fey
June 6, 2024

Erika Henningsen, who originated the role of Cady Heron in Mean Girls on Broadway, has joined the cast of The Four Seasons, an all-new comedy series adaptation from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. Henningsen joins previously announced stars Colman Domingo, Steve Carell, and Fey.

L'Impératrice Share 'Any Way' Feat. Maggie Rogers
L'Impératrice Share 'Any Way' Feat. Maggie Rogers
June 6, 2024

L’Impératrice is releasing Pulsar, their highly anticipated new album, this Friday, June 7th. Ahead of the album’s release, the band has shared their latest single. “Any Way” is their gorgeous collaboration with Maggie Rogers. Listen to the song now!

Dominique Fils-Aimé Shares French Debut 'Moi je t'aime'
Dominique Fils-Aimé Shares French Debut 'Moi je t'aime'
June 6, 2024

Dominique Fils-Aimé has released her first French single + video, “Moi je t’aime.” Exploring new origins of inspiration for the two-time JUNO Award winning artist, it’s reminiscent of traditional French songwriters like Edith Piaf and though there is a stylistic shift taking place, Dominique’s signature vocals shine through. Listen to the single now!

Impractical Jokers Moves to New Home on TBS with Season 11
Impractical Jokers Moves to New Home on TBS with Season 11
June 6, 2024

Television’s popular unscripted comedy “Impractical Jokers” is back with hilarious new episodes premiering Thursday, July 11 at 10PM ET/PT, on its new home on TBS. Starring comedy trio Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray and Sal Vulcano, the hidden camera series reached 11.1M total viewers across truTV and TBS last season.  

Kamasi Washington Shares 'Hope Man' in Celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month
Kamasi Washington Shares 'Hope Man' in Celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month
June 6, 2024

Kamasi Washington has unveiled a new song, “Hope Man,” available exclusively via Apple Music. The song is part of a collection of Freedom Songs celebrating Black jazz artists for Juneteenth and Black Music Month. Washington's new album Fearless Movement—featuring collaborations with André 3000, Thundercat, George Clinton, Terrace Martin and more—is out now to critical acclaim. Listen to his new song!

Video: Watch Trailer for 70th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI
Video: Watch Trailer for 70th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Kurosawa's SEVEN SAMURAI
June 6, 2024

Janus Films has just dropped the trailer for the new 70th Anniversary 4K Restoration of Akira Kurosawa's classic film Seven Samurai. One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits. Watch the new trailer!

Video: Felicity Releases New Single 'There's Been A Lot Going On' From Debut EP
Video: Felicity Releases New Single 'There's Been A Lot Going On' From Debut EP
June 6, 2024

Felicity pushes through the moodiest of days with her bitter new single “There’s Been A Lot Going On,” the latest from her debut EP You Take Me To Dinner But You'll Never Feed My Soul. Titled after a favorite phrase of her mom’s, the far-too-relatable track is accompanied by a music video that finds Felicity reaching the end of her rope after pulling yet another unending shift at “this hellacious sports bar where all dreams go to die.” Watch the video!

Video: Nikki M. James Discusses Playing Ida B. Wells in SUFFS
Video: Nikki M. James Discusses Playing Ida B. Wells in SUFFS
June 6, 2024

Tony Award-winning performer Nikki M. James stopped by The View to talk about playing journalist Ida B. Wells in the musical Suffs, which is currently playing on Broadway. James has been attached to the project for 7 years but admitted that she didn't know a lot about the woman before taking on the role, for which she has been nominated for a Tony Award. Watch the interview now!

Video: Matt Hunter & the Dusty Fates Share New Single 'Reindeer Soul'
Video: Matt Hunter & the Dusty Fates Share New Single 'Reindeer Soul'
June 6, 2024

On Friday, Matt Hunter & The Dusty Fates will release their new album Reindeer Soul on Dromedary Records. In anticipation of Friday’s release date, the band is excited to share the official video for the album’s title track. Matt Hunter & The Dusty Fates will be playing an album release show on Friday, June 7 at the Avalon in Catskill, NY, with Lupo Citta and Of the Atlas to celebrate the album's release. Watch the video now!

Eddy Lee Ryder Unveils Latest Single 'Bad Decisions'
Eddy Lee Ryder Unveils Latest Single 'Bad Decisions'
June 6, 2024

With the release of her first full-length album on the horizon, Eddy Lee Ryder unveils her newest single, “Bad Decisions,” on June 6, 2024, which is coincidentally the birthday of the heartbreaker who inspired the tune. Synthesizing timeless songcraft and dramatic introspection, Sweet Delusions will be available everywhere on July 19, 2024. Listen to a new single now!

Frankie A. Rodriguez Joins Hulu Comedy CHAD POWERS
Frankie A. Rodriguez Joins Hulu Comedy CHAD POWERS
June 6, 2024

According to reports, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Frankie A. Rodriguez has been cast in a lead role in the new Hulu comedy Chad Powers. Rodriguez will star alongside Perry Mattfeld, Steve Zahn, and Glen Powell.

Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE
Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE
June 6, 2024

The HBO Original documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE, directed by Bill Teck, debuts SATURDAY, JUNE 22 (8:00 p.m.–10:25 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The documentary will have its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Watch the trailer!

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From New Episode of Apple TV+ Series TRYING
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From New Episode of Apple TV+ Series TRYING
June 6, 2024

videoApple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the fifth episode of “Trying,” the heartwarming, critically acclaimed comedy series starring BAFTA Award-nominee Esther Smith and SAG Award-nominee Rafe Spall. Episode five will make its global debut on Wednesday, June 12 on Apple TV+. Watch the sneak peek now!

Dolly Parton Unveils First Ever Collection of Wines in 'Dolly Wines'
Dolly Parton Unveils First Ever Collection of Wines in 'Dolly Wines'
June 6, 2024

On the same day that she shares the news of her new musical, global superstar Dolly Parton has introduced her first collection of wines, Dolly Wines, in collaboration with Parton Family Cellars and one of the largest wine companies, Accolade Wines. Dolly’s first wine to be released, Dolly Wines California Chardonnay 2023, will go on sale in the United States to leading retailers in July.

The String Cheese Incident Unveils Themes for 2024 Red Rocks Weekend Run
The String Cheese Incident Unveils Themes for 2024 Red Rocks Weekend Run
June 6, 2024

The String Cheese Incident is thrilled to unveil the special theme for this year’s weekend at Red Rocks. 2024 is a full-year celebration of the band’s 30-year history. This year, over the course of their annual 3-night run at Red Rocks, they will showcase and celebrate 3 different geographical locations that have had influence on the band’s musical journey over the last 3 decades; The New Orleans Incident, The Colorado Incident and The Nashville Incident.

Meryl Streep to Serve as Narrator for Rufus Wainwright's Dream Requiem
Meryl Streep to Serve as Narrator for Rufus Wainwright's Dream Requiem
June 6, 2024

The iconic American screen actress and recipient of the Palme d’Or d’honneur at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, is the narrator in Rufus Wainwright’s Dream Requiem, which receives its world premiere on 14th June in Paris. The Chœur de Radio France, Maîtrise de Radio France and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France are conducted by Mikko Franck.

Matteo Bocelli to Embark on Fall Tour
Matteo Bocelli to Embark on Fall Tour
June 6, 2024

Rising pop star Matteo Bocelli has announced his upcoming fall tour, A Night With Matteo: The Americas 2024. The tour will see Bocelli perform at 19 venues across North and South America, including the Metropolitan in Mexico City, Vivo Rio in Rio de Janeiro, The Town Hall in New York City, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, The Fillmore Detroit, and The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.

Fourth Season of HART TO HEART to Feature Cynthia Erivo, Andy Samberg, & More
Fourth Season of HART TO HEART to Feature Cynthia Erivo, Andy Samberg, & More
June 6, 2024

This season, Kevin Hart gathers with a new batch of celebrity guests to dive into hour-long conversations about their life journeys, careers and never-before-heard memories. This season’s guests include industry powerhouses Ben Affleck, George Lopez, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Samberg, Judd Apatow and Niecy Nash.

SiriusXM'S Disney Hits Channel Airs THE LION KING Special With Elton John, Tim Rice, Thomas Schumacher, & More
SiriusXM'S Disney Hits Channel Airs THE LION KING Special With Elton John, Tim Rice, Thomas Schumacher, & More
June 6, 2024

SiriusXM’s Disney Hits (channel 133) has aired a one-hour special celebrating the making of “The Lion King’s” Film and Original Soundtrack. The making of special features behind the scenes anecdotes in exclusive interviews with Sir Elton John, Sir Tim Rice, Film Producers Don Hahn & Thomas Schumacher, and more. Listen exclusively on the SiriusXM app starting now, and on-air on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits, Saturday, June 8th at 4pm EST. 



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