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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



Video: Smokey Robinson, Halle Bailey, & Jennifer Hudson Perform ‘Silent Night’
Video: Smokey Robinson, Halle Bailey, & Jennifer Hudson Perform ‘Silent Night’
December 11, 2024

Music legend Smokey Robinson and actress-singer Halle Bailey joined The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday, December 11 to discuss their collaboration on A Motown Christmas Special. In the spirit of the season, Robinson, Bailey, and Hudson come together for a soulful performance of Silent Night. Watch it now!

Video: Benjamin Booker Shares New Single 'SAME KIND OF LONELY'
Video: Benjamin Booker Shares New Single 'SAME KIND OF LONELY'
December 11, 2024

Benjamin Booker shares a new single “SAME KIND OF LONELY,” which arrives with a stark music video, from his first new album in 7 years, LOWER. Watch it here!

WICKED, MOANA 2, & More Receive Nominations for ACE Eddie Awards
WICKED, MOANA 2, & More Receive Nominations for ACE Eddie Awards
December 11, 2024

American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the nominations for the 75th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, recognizing outstanding editing in 14 categories of film, television and documentaries. Nominees include Wicked, Moana 2, Emilia Perez, and more.

Palaye Royale Unveils Massive 2025 North American Tour
Palaye Royale Unveils Massive 2025 North American Tour
December 11, 2024

Electrifying Los Angeles trio Palaye Royale have announced a massive tour of North America, starting in 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday December 13th at 10AM local time.

Tank and the Bangas Share New Song 'This Black Girl'
Tank and the Bangas Share New Song 'This Black Girl'
December 11, 2024

Fresh off the heels of their recent Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for their three-part spoken world collection, The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, acclaimed band Tank and the Bangas unveil a new song, “This Black Girl.” Listen to it now!

Video: STEREOPHONIC Tiny Desk Concert with Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, & More
Video: STEREOPHONIC Tiny Desk Concert with Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, & More
December 11, 2024

Ahead of its Broadway run ending on January 12, the Tony-award-winning play Stereophonic took part in an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. The original Broadway cast members perform the music, including Will Brill, Juliana Canfield, Tom Pecinka, Sarah Pidgeon, and Chris Stack. Watch the concert now!

Video: Reneé Elise Goldsberry and Hank Azaria Preview ALL IN: A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
Video: Reneé Elise Goldsberry and Hank Azaria Preview ALL IN: A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
December 10, 2024

On a recent visit to GMA3, All In: Comedy About Love stars Hank Azaria and Reneé Elise Goldsberry talk about the rotating cast appearing in the show and shed some light on what the audience can expect. Watch the interview!

Video: ANNIE's Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' on GMA3
Video: ANNIE's Hazel Vogel Performs 'Tomorrow' on GMA3
December 10, 2024

Annie star Hazel Vogel joined GMA3 to discuss and perform from the musical Annie, playing this holiday season at Madison Square Garden. Watch the interview and performance now!  

Indie Musician Pete Birch Releases 'Forever With You'
Indie Musician Pete Birch Releases 'Forever With You'
December 10, 2024

Dream Pop artist, Pete Birch, gives fans a glimpse into his long and loving relationship with his wife reminiscing about their first night together on his latest song, 'Forever With You.' The upbeat tune is filled with the rush of a first night and how to keep that night from ending. Listen to it now.

Slow Joy Embarking on First Official US Headline Tour
Slow Joy Embarking on First Official US Headline Tour
December 10, 2024

Slow Joy, the solo project of Dallas based, New Mexican born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, has announced his first official US headline tour. The February 2025 run has Flores out supporting his Mi Amigo Slow Joy EP, which was released June 7th, 2024.

Panchiko to Embark on 2025 Headline Tour in US and Canada
Panchiko to Embark on 2025 Headline Tour in US and Canada
December 10, 2024

Panchiko has announced a 2025 headline tour across the US and Canada, featuring support from Model/Actriz, Alison's Halo, Kitty Craft, Tanukichan, Clinic Stars, and Flyingfish. 

Soul Coughing to Release First-Ever Live Album; Detail Spring Tour
Soul Coughing to Release First-Ever Live Album; Detail Spring Tour
December 10, 2024

Soul Coughing will follow their hugely successful first tour together in 25 years with the self-release of their first-ever official live album. They will also return to the road in 2025 for Soul Coughing Play The Songs Of Soul Coughing Again, a 14-date North American tour.

Martha Wainwright Adds 12 New Dates to Spring Tour
Martha Wainwright Adds 12 New Dates to Spring Tour
December 10, 2024

Wainwright has added 12 new dates to her North American spring tour, along with a release of her debut album on vinyl for the first time. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 13 at 10am local time.

Free Throw to Celebrate 10 Years of 'Those Days Are Gone' with New Tour
Free Throw to Celebrate 10 Years of 'Those Days Are Gone' with New Tour
December 10, 2024

Nashville emo quintet Free Throw has announced a special upcoming headline tour to celebrate ten years of their album ‘Those Days Are Gone’, performing the record in full alongside fan favorites from their five-album catalog.

Video: FRIENDS Competition Series Hosted by Whitney Cummings Drops Trailer
Video: FRIENDS Competition Series Hosted by Whitney Cummings Drops Trailer
December 10, 2024

Max is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the global phenomenon Friends with the premiere of FAST FRIENDS, a Friends fan competition special hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings, debuting THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 on Max. Watch the trailer!

Drag Race Queens Unite for SLAYCATION Original Series
Drag Race Queens Unite for SLAYCATION Original Series
December 10, 2024

It’s the most drag-tastic time of the year! From Crave, World of Wonder, and Blue Ant Studios, the new, six-episode Crave Original series, SLAYCATION, is available for a New Year’s Eve, stay-at-home binge-watch, on WOW Presents Plus on Tuesday, December 31.

The Darkness Release Brand New Single 'I Hate Myself'
The Darkness Release Brand New Single 'I Hate Myself'
December 10, 2024

The Darkness have released their explosive new single ‘I Hate Myself’. It’s the second track to be taken from their forthcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast which is out on March 28th. Listen to it here!

Pearl Jam Tap Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers as Support on Select US Dates   
Pearl Jam Tap Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers as Support on Select US Dates   
December 10, 2024

Australia’s Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are excited to be announcing some select 2025 US tour dates as direct support for Pearl Jam on their Dark Matter Tour.

Ian McKellen & More Join Steven Soderbergh Comedy THE CHRISTOPHERS
Ian McKellen & More Join Steven Soderbergh Comedy THE CHRISTOPHERS
December 10, 2024

Steven Soderbergh has found the leads for his next feature. Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, and James Corden will all be appearing in Soderbergh's dark comedy The Christophers. 

MUFASA: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones in Opening Credits
MUFASA: THE LION KING Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones in Opening Credits
December 10, 2024

In the new Lion King prequel, director Barry Jenkins paid tribute to James Earl Jones during the opening credits. The late performer voiced the role in the original 1994 animated film and the 2019 remake.



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