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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



GODFATHER OF HARLEM Adds Actor Rome Flynn as Recurring Guest Star
GODFATHER OF HARLEM Adds Actor Rome Flynn as Recurring Guest Star
May 28, 2024

Premium network MGM+ has announced the casting of Emmy® award-winning actor Rome Flynn (With Love, Fantasy Football, How To Get Away With Murder) as a recurring guest star in the upcoming fourth season of Godfather of Harlem. Flynn will portray Frank Lucas; a country boy from North Carolina who ventured to Harlem and, after initial friction with gangster Bumpy Johnson, eventually rose to become Bumpy's fierce defender and right-hand man.

Photos: Take a Look at First Look Photos for Season 2 of SYFY's THE ARK
Photos: Take a Look at First Look Photos for Season 2 of SYFY's THE ARK
May 28, 2024

The show takes place 100 years in the future when planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. In season two, after the brave crew of Ark One reaches their destination and finds it uninhabitable, they must survive long enough to locate a new home for themselves and all the ships that follow. Take a look at the photos here!

ARTHUR THE KING Now Available on Digital, DVD, & Blu-ray
ARTHUR THE KING Now Available on Digital, DVD, & Blu-ray
May 28, 2024

Embark on the physical and emotional journey based on the true story of adventure racer Mikael Lindnord and Arthur, the dog that changed Lindnord’s life. ARTHUR THE KING stars Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Ali Suliman, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Paul Guilfoyle.    

Da'Vine Joy Randolph Cast in ETERNITY Alongside Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen
Da'Vine Joy Randolph Cast in ETERNITY Alongside Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen
May 28, 2024

Da'Vine Joy Randolph, who recently won an Oscar for her performance in The Holdovers, has just joined her first feature with A24, the popular independent film studio. Randolph will be appearing in the romantic comedy Eternity, which is directed by David Freyne from a screenplay by Patrick Cunnane. The details of her role are being kept under wraps but she joins a cast that includes Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner.

Dua Lipa Reveals Dates for Asia Leg of Radical Optimism Tour
Dua Lipa Reveals Dates for Asia Leg of Radical Optimism Tour
May 28, 2024

GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa has announced the Asia leg of her upcoming Radical Optimism Tour, produced by Live Nation. The tour kicks off in Singapore on November 6th and stops in Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok, before concluding in Seoul on December 4th.

Josh O'Connor, Andrew Scott, & Cailee Spaeny Join KNIVES OUT 3
Josh O'Connor, Andrew Scott, & Cailee Spaeny Join KNIVES OUT 3
May 28, 2024

Following last week's announcement that Knives Out 3 will officially be titled Wake Up Dead Man, subsequent reports have revealed that Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott have all joined the whodunnit. They star alongside Daniel Craig, who will be reprising his role as fan-favorite detective Benoit Blanc.

Video: Watch Sneak Peek From New Episode of THE BIG CIGAR
Video: Watch Sneak Peek From New Episode of THE BIG CIGAR
May 28, 2024

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the fourth episode of the limited drama series “The Big Cigar,” starring André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton. The all-new episode will debut on Friday, May 31, followed by new episodes every Friday through June 14 on Apple TV+. Watch the clip!

Swedish Pop Star Darin Returns With Intoxicating Single 'Moonlight'
Swedish Pop Star Darin Returns With Intoxicating Single 'Moonlight'
May 28, 2024

Swedish pop superstar Darin is back with his second single of the year ‘Moonlight’, released globally via Helix Records. With more than half a billion streams to his name, eight number one albums in his home country and multiple Swedish Grammy wins, Darin is Sweden’s most successful male pop artist. Listen to the song now!

Video: Smash Mouth Release Video For Current Single 'Ride On'; Add New Tour Dates
Video: Smash Mouth Release Video For Current Single 'Ride On'; Add New Tour Dates
May 28, 2024

Marking their 30th anniversary since forming in San Jose, CA in 1994, multi-platinum-selling and Grammy nominated global phenomenon Smash Mouth have returned with the perfect video for their new summer road trip song “Ride On” and have added new 2024 tour dates. 

See First Poster for MOANA 2; New Trailer Tomorrow
See First Poster for MOANA 2; New Trailer Tomorrow
May 28, 2024

Walt Disney Animation Studios has just dropped the first poster for the highly anticipated film, Moana 2. Alongside the poster, the studio also announced that the first trailer for the film will be arriving tomorrow. Take a look at the poster here!

Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR to Receive Physical Media Release in July
Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR to Receive Physical Media Release in July
May 28, 2024

Lionsgate has announced the physical media release of Alex Garland's Civil War, which includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital platforms and a new six-part documentary. The film will be available to purchase on July 7. From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Cassadee Pope Will Embark on US Tour With Marianas Trench
Cassadee Pope Will Embark on US Tour With Marianas Trench
May 28, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope has announced a North American tour With multi-platinum-selling Canadian pop-rock band, Marianas Trench. Cassadee will be joining The Force of Nature tour - produced by Live Nation - on September 17 and make stops across the US, including shows in Dallas, Orlando, Nashville, New York City, Chicago, Denver, and wrapping up in Salt Lake City. 

'Billy Strings Live Vol. 1' to Release in July, Fall Tour Confirmed
'Billy Strings Live Vol. 1' to Release in July, Fall Tour Confirmed
May 28, 2024

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will release his first live album, Billy Strings Live Vol. 1, July 12 on Reprise Records. Where are the tracks? Fans will have to wait. The tracklist will not be revealed until the release date. Strings will continue his tour this fall including newly announced dates. Find the full lineup here!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY Perform 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Pinball Wizard'
Video: Watch the Cast of THE WHO'S TOMMY Perform 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Pinball Wizard'
May 28, 2024

Cast from Tthe Tony Award-nominated Broadway production of The Who's TOMMY appeared this morning on Good Morning America. During their appearance, the cast performed the numbers 'See Me, Feel Me' and 'Pinball Wizard' from the show. Watch the performance now!

Video: Huey Lewis Talks Bringing His Music to Broadway With THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
Video: Huey Lewis Talks Bringing His Music to Broadway With THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL
May 28, 2024

Huey Lewis joined CBS Mornings last week to discuss his new musical The Heart of Rock and Roll. On the show, he addressed the origins of the musical, and where the idea originally came from. Watch the full interview!

Billie Eilish Thanks Listeners, Celebrates Biggest Album Debut Of Her Career
Billie Eilish Thanks Listeners, Celebrates Biggest Album Debut Of Her Career
May 28, 2024

Billie Eilish has officially surpassed her previous record in album sales with first-week Billboard numbers revealed. HIT ME HARD AND SOFT has sold 339k units (191k album sales, 146.4k SEA, 1.2k TEA) and 90k in vinyl, making this her biggest debut week ever, outselling her multiple GRAMMY® award-winning, history-making 2019 debut album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? Listen to the new album now!

Video: Jonathan Groff Discusses MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Tony Nominations
Video: Jonathan Groff Discusses MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Tony Nominations
May 28, 2024

Jonathan Groff, who is currently playing the role of Franklin Shepard in the Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along, visited Live With Kelly and Mark on Tuesday. On the show, he talked about the Tony nominations that the musical received, including one for each of the leading cast members. Watch the video!

Sixthman Set Inaugural 'Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise'
Sixthman Set Inaugural 'Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise'
May 28, 2024

Inspired by the renegade spirit of Pirate Radio with over 20 years on the airwaves, “Little Steven” Van Zandt is hoisting the Jolly Roger and joining forces with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, for Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise, a full-throttle, four-day Rock ‘N’ Roll adventure sailing May 9-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem, that is sure to be “The Coolest Cruise in the World.” Public On-Sale begins June 11 at 2:00 pm (ET).

Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert
Video: Watch Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles & More Perform at PBS' Memorial Day Concert
May 28, 2024

Yesterday, PBS honored America’s national night of remembrance with their annual Memorial Day Concert. The 35th-anniversary event was broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. During the event, several Broadway luminaries took the stage to perform including Cynthia Erivo, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Miller, and more. Watch the full concert here!

Love and Rockets and Jane's Addiction to Embark on Co-Headline Tour
Love and Rockets and Jane's Addiction to Embark on Co-Headline Tour
May 28, 2024

After reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform an intimate show in London, Jane’s Addiction, with their original band members, and Love And Rockets announced they will hit the road for their 2024 co-headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 23-city tour kicks off on August 9 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas making stops across North America in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and more before wrapping up in St. Louis at Evolution Festival on September 29.



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