Josh Sharpe

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



MOST POPULAR ARTICLES

Kelly Jones Releases Single 'Echowrecked'; New LP out 5/3
Kelly Jones Releases Single 'Echowrecked'; New LP out 5/3
April 29, 2024

Kelly Jones has released Echowrecked, the latest single from his forthcoming studio album Inevitable Incredible – due out Friday, May 3rd. “Echowrecked” is a moving piano-driven ballad with delicate strings throughout and soulful vocals in a chorus of poetic lyricism. Along with the single, Jones has released the official music video. Watch the video here!

Hollywood Bowl to Host DISNEY '80s – '90s CELEBRATION IN CONCERT With Corbin Bleu, Susan Egan, and More
Hollywood Bowl to Host DISNEY '80s – '90s CELEBRATION IN CONCERT With Corbin Bleu, Susan Egan, and More
April 29, 2024

Dig out your flip phones, grab those shoulder pads, and get ready to have a totally awesome night at the Hollywood Bowl. We’ll take you from ‘Zero to Hero’ as we go ‘I 2 I’ with hits from: “Hercules,” “A Goofy Movie,” “Toy Story,” “A Bugs Life,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Newsies,” “Aladdin,” “Tarzan,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pocahontas,” “The Lion King” and many more! 

HBO Documentary FAYE, a Portrait of Faye Dunaway, Will Debut in 2024
HBO Documentary FAYE, a Portrait of Faye Dunaway, Will Debut in 2024
April 29, 2024

In Faye, the first feature documentary of the Hollywood legend, Academy Award®-winning actress Faye Dunaway candidly discusses the triumphs and challenges of her illustrious career. In the 1960s, Dunaway worked on Broadway in several plays including A Man For All Seasons. The film is directed and produced by Laurent Bouzereau, who previously directed Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind.

Pardoner Share Lead Single 'Future of Music' From Newly Announced EP
Pardoner Share Lead Single 'Future of Music' From Newly Announced EP
April 29, 2024

Pardoner has announced their blistering new EP Paranoid In Hell and share lead single “Future Of Music.” Recorded in a day with Philadelphia-based artist and producer Justus Proffit, the 4-song collection traffics in minimalist hardcore, starry-eyed slacker rock, and the band’s trademark, witty lyricism and caustic critiques. Listen to the song here!

Hayao Miyazaki's THE BOY AND THE HERON To Be Released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray
Hayao Miyazaki's THE BOY AND THE HERON To Be Released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray
April 29, 2024

The Boy and the Heron, the latest cinematic masterpiece from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, will be released on July 9 to physical platforms, following its historic Academy Award® win for Best Animated Feature. THE BOY AND THE HERON will also be released in HD on all major on-demand digital platforms, as well as in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos where available. See the special features here!

Video: Meet the Cast of John Krasinski's IF Starring Steve Carell
Video: Meet the Cast of John Krasinski's IF Starring Steve Carell
April 29, 2024

Meet the cast of John Krasinski's film IF! A behind-the-scenes look at the cast for IF, the upcoming movie about the power of friendship, has just been released. The video features clips from several members of the star-studded cast including Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Amy Schumer, Chris Meloni, Sam Rockwell, and more. Watch the video here!

Faux Real Release New Single 'Love On The Ground' Ahead of Debut Album
Faux Real Release New Single 'Love On The Ground' Ahead of Debut Album
April 29, 2024

Visionary art-pop duo Faux Real are back with a bang with their playfully absurd, tragically human new single, “Love On The Ground.' Fusing ecological concern with adulterous existentialism, “Love On The Ground” finds the duo – a.k.a. Los Angeles-based Franco-American brothers Virgil and Elliott Arndt – at their most vulnerable and surreal thus far, this time bringing aspects of their genre-bending and gravity-defying live shows to the table in the form of soaring harmonies, off-the-wall lyricism, and offbeat melodrama. Listen to the single here!

Video: Rachel McAdams Talks MARY JANE Broadway Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Video: Rachel McAdams Talks MARY JANE Broadway Debut on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
April 29, 2024

Rachel McAdams joined Good Morning America on Monday to discuss her role in the play Mary Jane, which just opened on Broadway. In the play, McAdams plays a nurse who is struggling to raise her son on her own but finds a community that supports her and her family amid her difficulties. Watch the interview here!

Kate Hudson Shares Single 'Gonna Find Out' Ahead of Debut Album 'Glorious'
Kate Hudson Shares Single 'Gonna Find Out' Ahead of Debut Album 'Glorious'
April 29, 2024

Kate Hudson has just dropped a new single from her highly anticipated forthcoming debut album. Having spent the last glorious year preparing, Kate Hudson could only call her dozen song debut one thing: Glorious. From the commitment to writing songs to the exploration of what could be in the studio to the final mixes, what now seems an inevitable reality arrives fully formed May 17. Listen to the new single here!

Natalie Shay Reveals Her Inner-Fangirl in 'All The Time'
Natalie Shay Reveals Her Inner-Fangirl in 'All The Time'
April 29, 2024

Discover the latest single 'All the Time' by Natalie Shay. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more on this rising star's music journey. 'All The Time' details the inner-monologue of a fan girl and glows with sexy guitars and layered, ethereal vocals. Listen to the song here!

Tyler Hubbard Reveals First Dates For STRONG WORLD TOUR
Tyler Hubbard Reveals First Dates For STRONG WORLD TOUR
April 29, 2024

Coming off the release of his new album Strong multi-PLATINUM country hitmaker Tyler Hubbard has announced the first leg of his headlining Strong World Tour, which includes stops in Houston, Boston, Philadelphia and more. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on Sept. 6 and culminates with a hometown show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 21. Tickets are on-sale this Friday, May 3, at 10 AM local time.

Chance Peña Reveals North American Tour Dates As Direct Support For KALEO
Chance Peña Reveals North American Tour Dates As Direct Support For KALEO
April 29, 2024

Singer-songwriter Chance Peña is excited to announce an August and September tour of North America as the support for KALEO’s “Payback” tour. The run kicks off August 25 in Bend, OR and concludes in Asheville, NC on September 24. Along the way it makes stops in Detroit, Toronto and New York City where he will play at Pier 17 on September 13. Tickets are on-sale Friday, May 3 at 10am local time.

Greensky Bluegrass to Release New EP The Iceland Sessions ft. Holly Bowling
Greensky Bluegrass to Release New EP The Iceland Sessions ft. Holly Bowling
April 29, 2024

Greensky Bluegrass is thrilled to announce The Iceland Sessions due out May 10. The EP was recorded at Flóki Studios in the summer of 2023, just before their first-ever Icelandic run of shows at Reykjavik’s Harpa Concert Hall. Following the release of The Iceland Sessions, Greensky will set out on their summer tour which kicks off on June 6 in Kansas City, MO.

KALEO Will Embark on North American 'PAYBACK TOUR'
KALEO Will Embark on North American 'PAYBACK TOUR'
April 29, 2024

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated Icelandic rockers KALEO have announced their North American “Payback Tour,” which will see the group headlining amphitheaters across the continent through the fall. KALEO recently celebrated their 10th anniversary by delivering a stunning live performance before 250 of their biggest fans at the Archeological Park of the Colosseum, Rome, and in the shadow of the world-famous amphitheater. See the dates here!

Billie Eilish to Embark on HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR, Reveals Worldwide Dates
Billie Eilish to Embark on HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR, Reveals Worldwide Dates
April 29, 2024

Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, Billie Eilish has announced dates for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR. Starting in North America in September 2024, Eilish will embark on an Australian leg in February 2025, ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena shows. See full details here!

Indie Songstress Liz Brasher Releases Sophomore Effort 'Baby Damn'
Indie Songstress Liz Brasher Releases Sophomore Effort 'Baby Damn'
April 26, 2024

Singer-songwriter LIZ BRASHER has released her much-anticipated sophomore album, Baby Damn. Known for her soulful blend of gospel, rock and blues, Brasher is celebrated for crafting passionately charged songs that explore themes of love and identity. With her powerful and evocative voice, Brasher showcases those themes while embracing the changes in her life. Listen to the album now!

Matt B to Release New EP 'AMANZI'; Shares New Single 'My Light'
Matt B to Release New EP 'AMANZI'; Shares New Single 'My Light'
April 26, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated global artist Matt B has revealed the details of his forthcoming EP AMANZI, out June 21st via Vitae Records. Translating to ‘water’ in the African language of Zulu, AMANZI marks a new chapter in Matt’s career as he surrenders to the restorative and healing energy of natural elements. Matt also shares the heartfelt devotional single “My Light” which reflects on the journey of finding a life partner. Watch the video here!

Rising Scottish Punks Cold Years Release New Album 'A Different Life'
Rising Scottish Punks Cold Years Release New Album 'A Different Life'
April 26, 2024

There are some albums that immediately transcend time and space, regardless of genre, while simultaneously capturing the very moment out of which they were born. It’s an incredibly difficult balance to get right, but with their third full-length, Aberdeen’s Cold Years have done just that. Listen to the album here!

Breakout Singer/Songwriter Stephen Sanchez Releases 'Angel Face (Club Deluxe)'
Breakout Singer/Songwriter Stephen Sanchez Releases 'Angel Face (Club Deluxe)'
April 26, 2024

Multi-platinum crooner Stephen Sanchez has released Angel Face (Club Deluxe), the highly anticipated follow up to his 2023 debut album, Angel Face. The deluxe album features 5 brand-new songs. Fresh off his sold-out North American tour last fall, Stephen will be playing at festivals across North America throughout the year. Listen to the deluxe album here!

MARY JANE Star Rachel McAdams to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
MARY JANE Star Rachel McAdams to Appear on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
April 26, 2024

Tune in to see Rachel McAdams on Good Morning America next week! On Monday April 29, the Mary Jane star will be on GMA to talk the production, which is currently playing on Broadway. The program airs 7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT on ABC. Captivating, affecting and compassionate, Mary Jane is the story of a single mother in an impossible family situation.



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