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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



Redd Kross to Release Eponymous Double LP, Shares Single 'Candy Coloured Catastrophe'
Redd Kross to Release Eponymous Double LP, Shares Single 'Candy Coloured Catastrophe'
April 29, 2024

Their new album – an eponymous double-album, no less, packed with 18 of their sharpest, most addictive songs yet – will hit the racks on June 28, 2024. These years of joyful service to rock’n’roll have seen Redd Kross evolve into a killer pop-rock concern, dealing in dayglo power-chords, choruses as tall as skyscrapers and a lyric sheet thick with acid couplets and arch pop- cultural references their loyal following will gobble up like quaaludes. Listen to a single here!

Cage The Elephant to Host 'An Evening With Cage The Elephant' LA Show At The Echoplex
Cage The Elephant to Host 'An Evening With Cage The Elephant' LA Show At The Echoplex
April 29, 2024

Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY® Award-winning rock band has announced an intimate show at LA’s Echoplex on May 7th. Fans can now request up to two tickets for the Cage The Elephant show in LA HERE. Requests must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30 at 10 PM PT and do not guarantee tickets. Ticket confirmations will be sent out by the evening of Friday, May 3.

Video: Watch Animated Opening Sequence for Paramount+ Series KNUCKLES
Video: Watch Animated Opening Sequence for Paramount+ Series KNUCKLES
April 29, 2024

In Knuckles, Knuckles himself is introduced to ‘earth music’ through Wade Whipples’ ‘Wadejammerz’ mixed CDs. The Knuckles main title sequence is a nod to this memorable introduction and a nostalgic 90’s throwback, featuring markered animations of the film’s main characters which jump across the labels of the mixed CDs. The credits roll across the CDs as we flip through the CD case to the tune of “The Warrior” by Scandal featuring Patty Smyth. Watch the video!

Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters Debut New Song 'Don't Need To Make You Mine'
Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters Debut New Song 'Don't Need To Make You Mine'
April 29, 2024

Boston rock pioneers Nervous Eaters have released the new single 'Don't Need To Make You Mine,' written by guitarist Adam Sherman, and featuring him on lead vocals. The b-side 'Someone Else In Your Arms,' was written by founding member and frontman Steve Cataldo. Listen to the songs here!

Zoe FitzGerald Carter's 'Before the Machine' Due June 7th
Zoe FitzGerald Carter's 'Before the Machine' Due June 7th
April 29, 2024

Singer, songwriter, and memoirist, Zoe FitzGerald Carter, will release her newest LP, Before the Machine, on June 7, 2024. Featuring nine original Americana songs tinged in folk, jazz, blues, and rock, the album was produced by Jeffrey Wood, mixed by Alberto Hernandez, mastered by Ken Lee, and recorded at Opus Studio and Alberto Hernandez Audio, in the singer’s hometown of Berkeley, California. Watch a music video here!

Skating Polly Playing North American Tour This Spring
Skating Polly Playing North American Tour This Spring
April 29, 2024

Skating Polly is thrilled to hit the road for a headline tour in support of their double album Chaos County Line. Produced by longtime collaborator Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Jesus Lizard, Veruca Salt), the LP followed 2018’s critically acclaimed The Make It All Show, features a guest appearance by David Yow (Jesus Lizard, Flipper), and was Skating Polly’s first album in five years. See the tour dates here!

Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
Rock The Bells Cruise Adds Additional Performers to Lineup Including Busta Rhymes, Method Man & More
April 29, 2024

The full line-up includes Jadakiss, E-40, Rakim, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, Busta Rhymes, Method Man and Redman, Scarface, Twista, Goodie Mob featuring Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp, Mia X, 8Ball & MJG, Sa-Roc, and house band The Soul Rebels.

The Chainsmokers Release “Friday” Featuring Fridayy
The Chainsmokers Release “Friday” Featuring Fridayy
April 29, 2024

On the track, The Chainsmokers set the tempo with a breezy beat accented by earthy keys and slick cymbals, and Fridayy’s vocals melt into the icy bounce as he sings, “There’s nothing that’s stopping us, Is this like we’re young in love, Don’t care if we crash, Having the time of your life.” The song arrives nearly a decade after The Chainsmokers released their song “Roses” ft. ROZES and is a self-dubbed Part 2 of the song that started it all for the duo. Watch the video here!

SEVENTEEN's Best Album '17 Is Right Here' Available Now
SEVENTEEN's Best Album '17 Is Right Here' Available Now
April 29, 2024

Whimsically based on the group’s signature sound ‘SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE,’ Best Album 17 IS RIGHT HERE is a proud testament to SEVENTEEN’s current dominance and a vow for the future. Composed of 2 CDs, the album presents 4 new tracks, Korean versions of 8 previously-released Japanese lead singles, 20 lead singles from past Korean releases, and a digital-only instrumental version of the group’s debut single, “Adore U.”

Video: Watch Trailer for DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES Featuring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, & More
Video: Watch Trailer for DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES Featuring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, & More
April 29, 2024

Premiering May 15, the series will see fan-favorite queens from across the Drag Race franchise parody blockbuster features like “Top Gun”, “Scream” and “The Wizard of Oz” over 8 episodes. “Drag Me To The Movies” is written and directed by World of Wonder’s Ron Hill and Jeff Maccubbin, the editors of “UNHhhh” and creators of “Why R Humans?”. The trailer reveals a first taste of the irreverent format, as well as the full line-up of featured titles.

David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE Audible Drama to Be Released in May
David Henry Hwang's YELLOW FACE Audible Drama to Be Released in May
April 29, 2024

The Audible adaptation of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, announced last year, will premiere on May 2, 2024. The cast for the audible drama includes Jason Biggs, Daniel Dae Kim (CK), Ashley Park, Wendell Pierce, Benedict Wong, Noah Bean, Dick Cavett, Margaret Cho, Ronan Farrow, Fritz Friedman, Joel De La Fuente, Margaret Fung, Gish Jen, Francis Jue, and more.

The Rolling Stones Kick Off Stadium Tour in Houston
The Rolling Stones Kick Off Stadium Tour in Houston
April 29, 2024

Sunday night, The Rolling Stones kicked off their highly anticipated STONES TOUR ‘24 HACKNEY DIAMONDS to a fired-up audience at the sold-out NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. The STONES TOUR ‘24 HACKNEY DIAMONDS will make stops in a total of 16 cities across the US and Canada. Hackney Diamonds is their first studio set of new material since 2005's A Bigger Bang.

Rob Eberle Unveils Latest Single 'ILYM' Ahead of EP
Rob Eberle Unveils Latest Single 'ILYM' Ahead of EP
April 29, 2024

Emerging singer-songwriter Rob Eberle has just dropped his latest singer, 'ILYM.' With its poignant lyrics and haunting melodies, this track delicately balances themes of love and conflict, offering listeners a deeply resonant experience. This is the follow-up single to the critically acclaimed “Half Of You” which was released earlier this year and will also be included on the forthcoming “Collateral Damage” EP. Listen to the song here!

Photos: Take a Look at New Photos for Upcoming Netflix Film A FAMILY AFFAIR
Photos: Take a Look at New Photos for Upcoming Netflix Film A FAMILY AFFAIR
April 29, 2024

Netflix has released first-look photos for the upcoming film A Family Affair, a romantic comedy featuring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron as an unlikely romantic pairing. The surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother, and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity. See the photos here!

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 and get 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!



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