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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 Star Marissa Bode Cast in New Body Horror Feature SNARE
WICKED Star Marissa Bode Cast in New Body Horror Feature SNARE
January 7, 2026

Wicked breakout star Marissa Bode has been cast in Snare, a new psychological thriller from writer/director team Sonja O'Hara and Adam Hoezel. Bode also serves as an executive producer on the film.

Cynthia Erivo Won't Attend 2026 Golden Globes Awards Due to DRACULA Schedule
Cynthia Erivo Won't Attend 2026 Golden Globes Awards Due to DRACULA Schedule
January 6, 2026

Despite a nomination for Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo is not expected to attend the 83rd Golden Globes this Sunday amid the production schedule for her solo production of Dracula in the West End.

Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, & More Stage Stars Join THE SPACE WITHIN Audio Series
Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, & More Stage Stars Join THE SPACE WITHIN Audio Series
January 6, 2026

Tony Award winners Mandy Patinkin, Maryann Plunkett, and more are among the stage alums joining the cast of Audible's The Space Within. The audio drama, led by fellow Tony winner Jessica Chastain, will return for a second season on Thursday, March 5, 2026, exclusively from Audible.

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 7 of SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 7 of SPARTACUS: HOUSE OF ASHUR
January 6, 2026

STARZ has shared a new sneak peek clip from episode seven of Spartacus: House of Ashur, which debuts this Friday, January 9. In the new episode, titled “Deepest Wound,' Korris demands blood, while Ashur attempts to sway an enemy toward his cause. Check it out now.

Video: Maxine Makes a Surprising Discovery in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Sneak Peek
Video: Maxine Makes a Surprising Discovery in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Sneak Peek
January 6, 2026

In a new sneak peek clip from the penultimate episode of Palm Royale season two, Maxine (Kristen Wiig) learns some eye-opening things about Douglas's family history while on their trip to the Alps. Watch the clip now.

Emma Stone Confirms She Will Not Star as Miss Piggy in New Film
Emma Stone Confirms She Will Not Star as Miss Piggy in New Film
January 6, 2026

Emma Stone has shared that she will not be starring as Miss Piggy in the forthcoming movie she is producing with Jennifer Lawrence, which is written by Cole Escola.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Acquires Stage Rights to Truman Capote Play TRU
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Acquires Stage Rights to Truman Capote Play TRU
January 6, 2026

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is looking ahead to his next theater project. During a recent episode of his Dinner's on Me podcast, the Tony winner shared that he has purchased the rights to Tru, the 1989 play about writer Truman Capote. 

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After 58 Years
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After 58 Years
January 5, 2026

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of service. Operations began winding down last year after the passing of Congress’s rescission package, which pulled all of CPB’s federal funding. 

Videos: Greg Wells Shares Footage From WICKED Recording Sessions
Videos: Greg Wells Shares Footage From WICKED Recording Sessions
January 5, 2026

In a series of new Instagram posts, Wicked music producer Greg Wells has shared some behind-the-scenes footage from the studio recordings of Wicked: For Good. Watch as the band plays snippets from 'Thank Goodness' and 'No Good,' with Stephen Oremus conducting the orchestra.

Ariana Grande Offers 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour Update: 'It's in a Good Place'
Ariana Grande Offers 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour Update: 'It's in a Good Place'
January 5, 2026

Even as the Wicked mania begins to die down in the coming months, Ariana Grande isn't going anywhere. In June of this year, the superstar will embark on her highly anticipated 'eternal sunshine tour,' which the performer says is currently 'in a good place.'

Exclusive: For Bernard Telsey, Casting the WICKED Movie Was an Art of Collaboration
Exclusive: For Bernard Telsey, Casting the WICKED Movie Was an Art of Collaboration
January 7, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke with casting director Bernard Telsey about his work on the pair of Wicked films, his reaction to being included on the Oscar shortlist, and how he hopes the new awards category will change the way people understand the work of casting directors everywhere.

Photos: Inside the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Photos: Inside the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
January 2, 2026

On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, ABC aired the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring a star-studded lineup of presenters and performers, including Kinky Boots writer Cyndi Lauper, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson and many more. Take a look at photos from the special here.

Robbie G.K Hopes for a Musical Episode of HEATED RIVALRY
Robbie G.K Hopes for a Musical Episode of HEATED RIVALRY
January 2, 2026

Robbie G.K. is ready to bring his musical theater training to the small screen. The actor, currently starring in the hit Crave series, recently shared that he would be interested in a musical episode at some point in the future.

Stage and Screen Performer Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Passes Away at 71
Stage and Screen Performer Isiah Whitlock, Jr. Passes Away at 71
December 31, 2025

Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his roles in The Wire and Spike Lee films, has passed away at 71. Remember his legacy in movies and TV shows.

Kennedy Center Amended Bylaws to Limit Votes to Trump-Appointed Board Members
Kennedy Center Amended Bylaws to Limit Votes to Trump-Appointed Board Members
December 31, 2025

Earlier this year, the Kennedy Center amended its bylaws to limit voting to board members appointed by President Trump, ultimately leading to the renaming of the historic performing arts center.

Exclusive: Darren Criss Discovers New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Exclusive: Darren Criss Discovers New York Connection in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
January 2, 2026

In this exclusive clip from the Season 12 premiere of Finding Your Roots, Tony-winner Darren Criss discovers that his ancestor helped build the foundations of Manhattan in the early days of the city. Watch it now.

All of the Award Nominations and Wins for WICKED: FOR GOOD
All of the Award Nominations and Wins for WICKED: FOR GOOD
December 31, 2025

BroadwayWorld has put together a list of the major national and international award nominations and wins for part two of the major movie musical. The list includes Golden Globes, the National Board of Review, the Critics' Choice Awards, and more. 

Video: CBS to Spotlight DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition
Video: CBS to Spotlight DEAR EVAN HANSEN High School Edition
January 2, 2026

On Saturday, January 3, CBS Saturday Morning will air a segment dedicated to the development of the new high school edition of Dear Evan Hansen, featuring an interview with EGOT winners Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Check out a sneak peek at the segment now.

WICKED: FOR GOOD Now Available to Own or Rent on Digital
WICKED: FOR GOOD Now Available to Own or Rent on Digital
December 30, 2025

Ring in the New Year with Wicked! After recently surpassing $500 million at the global box office this past weekend, the musical adaptation is now available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent in time to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

How Do You Know These STRANGER THINGS Stars From the Stage?
How Do You Know These STRANGER THINGS Stars From the Stage?
January 3, 2026

Take a look at our guide to find out where you might have seen Stranger Things stars like Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink on the stage and how the cast has appeared on Broadway.



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