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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



WICKED Scores Record-Breaking Monday Box Office Gross
WICKED Scores Record-Breaking Monday Box Office Gross
November 26, 2024

Wicked continues to dominate at the box office. On Monday night, the new musical blockbuster grossed a record-breaking $15.8 million, making Wicked the highest-grossing movie on a Monday in November ever.

STRAIGHT FORWARD Musical Receives EP Ahead of Off-Broadway Run
STRAIGHT FORWARD Musical Receives EP Ahead of Off-Broadway Run
November 26, 2024

Straight Forward, a new Off-Broadway musical by Billy Aberle and Chris Sabol, has released an EP of 5 songs on November 26. Straight Forward will have its premiere this Spring in New York City. Listen to the new EP here.

Video: THE DAY OF THE JACKAL Sneak Peek Clip with Lashana Lynch
Video: THE DAY OF THE JACKAL Sneak Peek Clip with Lashana Lynch
November 26, 2024

Peacock has shared a sneak peek at a scene from The Day of the Jackal, the new thriller series starring Tony-winner Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch. In the clip, Lynch attempts to hunt down the elusive Jackal as they almost cross paths. Watch it now!

Eagles Expand Las Vegas Residency with Four New Weekend Shows
Eagles Expand Las Vegas Residency with Four New Weekend Shows
November 26, 2024

The Eagles have announced four additional shows for the band’s residency at SPHERE in Las Vegas, now featuring a total of 32 shows over sixteen weekends from Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, through Saturday, April 12, 2025. 

Musician Finneas O’Connell Reveals He Would 'Love' to Pursue Theater
Musician Finneas O’Connell Reveals He Would 'Love' to Pursue Theater
November 26, 2024

In a recent interview, musician Finneas O’Connell revealed that he is interested in working in theatre, citing Arthur Miller and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as two of his favorite playwrights.

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY Sets Streaming Debut
SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY Sets Streaming Debut
November 26, 2024

SUPER/MAN: THE CHRISTOPHER REEVE STORY, directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui (“McQueen”), debuts SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 (8:00-9:45 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.

Review Roundup: MOANA 2- Does the Sequel Live Up to Disney's 2016 Hit?
Review Roundup: MOANA 2- Does the Sequel Live Up to Disney's 2016 Hit?
November 26, 2024

The sequel to Disney's 2016 animated hit Moana has arrived and critics are weighing in on the long-awaited musical, which reprises the voice talents of Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Nicole Scherzinger. Find out here if the new movie lives up the first!

Skeleten Shares 'Bodys Chorus' Single
Skeleten Shares 'Bodys Chorus' Single
November 26, 2024

Sydney-based artist Skeleten (aka Russell Fitzgibbon) has unveiled his new single “Bodys Chorus”, ahead of his forthcoming second album release, Mentalized, arriving in full on February 7, 2025. Listen to the track now!

The Revivalists Frontman David Shaw Releases New Holiday Song
The Revivalists Frontman David Shaw Releases New Holiday Song
November 26, 2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman for The Revivalists David Shaw has released his new holiday song. Titled 'Christmas!,' the song is a holiday cover of George Michael's classic hit, 'Freedom.' Listen to the song here!

Better Joy Shares New Single 'What A Day,' Details Debut UK Tour
Better Joy Shares New Single 'What A Day,' Details Debut UK Tour
November 26, 2024

Having released a run of singles and toured with the likes of The K’s, Andrew Cushin and Swim Deep, better joy have announced their debut headline UK tour alongside new single, ‘What A Day’. Listen to it now!

Gregory Porter Adds London's Royal Albert Hall Date for May 2025
Gregory Porter Adds London's Royal Albert Hall Date for May 2025
November 26, 2024

Gregory Porter, the internationally acclaimed jazz and soul singer, is set to return to the UK for a series of highly anticipated performances in April and May 2025. Due to overwhelming public demand, a fourth and final date has been added at London’s Royal Albert Hall for May 2nd.

Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger, & More Join 'A Celebration of Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall'
Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger, & More Join 'A Celebration of Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall'
November 26, 2024

The star-studded lineup of People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith includes Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger of The National, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten, Alison Mosshart of The Kills, Kronos Quartet, Ben Harper, Karen O, Kim Gordon, and Angel Olsen.

Video: Will Butler and STEREOPHONIC Cast Perform 'Masquerade'
Video: Will Butler and STEREOPHONIC Cast Perform 'Masquerade'
November 26, 2024

Will Butler and the cast of Broadway's Stereophonic visited The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday to discuss the Tony-Award-winning play and perform 'Masquerade' from the show. Butler explained the show's genesis and introduced the song. Watch the interview and performance now!

UMI Releases 'Butterfly II' Track
UMI Releases 'Butterfly II' Track
November 26, 2024

Visionary R&B singer-songwriter UMI has released “Butterfly II.” Uploaded spontaneously to SoundCloud earlier this month, “Butterfly II” was written as a form of reflection and therapy for UMI amidst a time of frustration and uncertainty.

Video: Ed Sheeran Debuts 'Under The Tree' Music Video from New Holiday Film
Video: Ed Sheeran Debuts 'Under The Tree' Music Video from New Holiday Film
November 26, 2024

Ed Sheeran has released a brand new music video for his original song “Under The Tree,” written for Netflix and Locksmith Animation’s upcoming holiday film That Christmas, which premieres globally on Netflix December 4. Watch it now!

Video: Good Morning America Offers Sneak Peek of ABC's MARY POPPINS Special
Video: Good Morning America Offers Sneak Peek of ABC's MARY POPPINS Special
November 26, 2024

On Wednesday, ABC will premiere “The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20.' Ahead of its airing, Good Morning America has previewed clips from the special, featuring new interviews with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Nia Archives Remixes Jamie xx Track 'Waited All Night'
Nia Archives Remixes Jamie xx Track 'Waited All Night'
November 25, 2024

Jamie xx has released the first remix of his In Waves album campaign. It comes from the unstoppable Bradford-born, Leeds-raised new-gen junglist Nia Archives, who steps up to remix one of the album’s standout tracks, “Waited All Night.' Listen to it here.

Eternal to Play First UK Headline Show in Over a Decade in 2025
Eternal to Play First UK Headline Show in Over a Decade in 2025
November 25, 2024

British R&B icons Eternal have announced their first UK headline show in over a decade at Scala in London on 30th April 2025. Having taken the pop world by storm in the 1990s, Eternal reformed earlier this year.

Lil Nas X Shares New Track 'need dat boy'
Lil Nas X Shares New Track 'need dat boy'
November 25, 2024

Multi-platinum, chart-topping, award-winning artist Lil Nas X keeps the new music flowing with the release of his new track “need dat boy.' Co-written by Lil Nas X himself, the song also features an interpolation of Trina’s 2000 hit “Pull Over.” Listen to it here!

WICKED Movie Release Sparks Spotify Streaming Surge
WICKED Movie Release Sparks Spotify Streaming Surge
November 25, 2024

With the Wicked movie and accompanying soundtrack finally available, Broadway fans are flocking to Spotify in celebration of the film's release. BroadwayWorld has learned that between November 22 and 24, streams of tracks from Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and more were up on Spotify.



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