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



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Jessica Lange to Discuss MOTHER PLAY on THE VIEW Next Week
Jessica Lange to Discuss MOTHER PLAY on THE VIEW Next Week
May 17, 2024

Tune in to see Jessica Lange on The View next week! The Tony-nominated actress will appear on the program on Thursday, May 23 to discuss her role in Paula Vogel's Mother Play, which is currently playing at the Hayes Theater. The daytime talk show airs each weekday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET on ABC.

Kamaiyah Releases New Project 'Figuring Out My Emotions'
Kamaiyah Releases New Project 'Figuring Out My Emotions'
May 17, 2024

In 2023, Kamaiyah returned with two projects, the collaborative The Am3rican Dream, with Jay Worthy and Harry Fraud, and Another Summer Night. The former XXL Freshmen Class recently finished up her Another Summer Night Tour in late April, which saw her touchdown in 20 cities; and now she is back with her first release of 2024 Figuring Out My Emotions; which is now available. Listen to the new project here!

Winter Aid Releases Sophomore Album 'Pull The Sky Inside'
Winter Aid Releases Sophomore Album 'Pull The Sky Inside'
May 17, 2024

San Francisco-based, Irish songwriter Shane Culloty, aka Winter Aid, has released his sophomore full-length album, Pull The Sky Inside. The 15-song collection, produced with Larry Crane (Elliott Smith, The Decemberists) and Chuck Johnson (Daniel Bachman, Claire Rousay), finds Culloty stretching the extremities as to what is sonically expected from a collection of Winter Aid songs, weaving in electronic sonic strands and new percussive elements. Listen to the new album!

Thomas Nicholas Band Releases New Album 'We're Gonna Be Okay'
Thomas Nicholas Band Releases New Album 'We're Gonna Be Okay'
May 17, 2024

Thomas Nicholas Band has released his brand new album 'We’re Gonna Be Okay' via SBAM Records/Double Helix. The album contains features from Less Than Jake, Bowling For Soup, The Early November and more. Thomas Nicholas will be be touring Europe in support of the new LP, hitting both SBAM Fests as well as some shows with MEST and Mudfight. Listen to the album here!

Laci Kaye Booth Releases Full-Length Debut 'The Loneliest Girl In The World'
Laci Kaye Booth Releases Full-Length Debut 'The Loneliest Girl In The World'
May 17, 2024

Artist-to-watch Laci Kaye Booth’s anticipated full-length debut album, The Loneliest Girl In The World, is out now. In conjunction with the release, the official music video for album track, “I Let Him Love Me,” has also debuted.The Loneliest Girl In The World strikes a rare balance between raw emotional realism and bittersweet romanticism. Listen to the album now!

Gatecreeper Release New Album 'Dark Superstition'
Gatecreeper Release New Album 'Dark Superstition'
May 17, 2024

Gatecreeper is leading a new wave of American death metal. Their sprawling third full-length, Dark Superstition, and label debut for Nuclear Blast, has just been released. It’s more concise, melodic, and memorable than anything they’ve ever done. The album shapeshifts from one brutal soundscape to the next as each sonic structure rouses its own emotion and landscape. Listen to the album now!

Lightheaded Releases Debut LP 'Combustible Gems'
Lightheaded Releases Debut LP 'Combustible Gems'
May 17, 2024

Lightheaded are, simply, a great pop group. Their songs are full of melody and harmony, are bittersweet and memorable, familiar yet original. Their sound is a perfect mix of jangling guitars -- featuring Sara Abdlebarry's exquisite, tasteful, but punchy Gretsch lead played over Stephen Stec's Rickenbacker chime -- anchored to singer Cynthia Rickenbach's Hofner Violin bass, which sounds like the bass on Michel Polnareff's first LP. Listen to the album now!

Video: Watch a Sneak Peek From the Penultimate Episode of LOOT Season 2
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek From the Penultimate Episode of LOOT Season 2
May 17, 2024

lootApple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the newest episode of the critically acclaimed comedy “Loot.” Starring and executive produced by multi-Emmy Award winner Maya Rudolph, the ninth and penultimate episode of the second season debuts Wednesday May 22, followed by one new episode weekly, every Wednesday through May 29 on Apple TV+. Watch the sneak peek!

Video: Watch Music Video for Myles Smith Single 'Stargazing'
Video: Watch Music Video for Myles Smith Single 'Stargazing'
May 17, 2024

Singer-songwriter sensation Myles Smith has unveiled the visual for his recent single ‘Stargazing’. Directed by Devon Kuziw, the video sees Myles perform against a backdrop of screens adorned with twinkling stars, immersing viewers with an otherworldly experience. Since the release of ‘Stargazing’, the single has already amassed over 21 million global streams, surged to #38 on the Global Spotify Chart. Watch the music video!

Eddie Redmayne to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
Eddie Redmayne to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
May 17, 2024

Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on The Tonight Show next week! On Monday, May 20, the Cabaret star will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon likely to discuss the new production, which is now running on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.

Video: Will Forte Discusses His Wife's Interest in a MACGRUBER Musical on SETH MEYERS
Video: Will Forte Discusses His Wife's Interest in a MACGRUBER Musical on SETH MEYERS
May 17, 2024

On Thursday, actor and comedian Will Forte stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers to discuss some of his latest projects. During the interview, he revealed that his wife, Olivia Modling, is interested in pursuing a musical adaptation of Forte's iconic SNL sketch MacGruber, which later spun off into a feature film and a Peacock series. Watch the interview here!

Warren Zeiders Seeks Revenge on New Single 'Betrayal'
Warren Zeiders Seeks Revenge on New Single 'Betrayal'
May 17, 2024

Warner Records artist Warren Zeiders enters his revenge era with his ​​fiery single, 'Betrayal.”  Written by Zeiders, Blake Pendergrass, Justin Ebach, Jacob “JKash” Hindlin and Ali Tampos (Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber), the track finds Zeiders at his most vindictive, with his raw-edged voice dripping with hurt as he cries out to the person who did him wrong. Listen to the new single!

Body Count Drops Chilling New Single 'Psychopath' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
Body Count Drops Chilling New Single 'Psychopath' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
May 17, 2024

Body Count is back with “Psychopath” – their first new single since 2020’s “Bum-Rush,” which won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Metal Performance. The explosive new track, which features Fit for An Autopsy vocalist Joe Bad, shows Ice-T and crew on maximum killing overdrive and primed for the next chapter of the legendary L.A.-based band’s 35+ year career. Longtime collaborator Will Putney (Knocked Loose, The Ghost Inside) produced the song. Listen to the single now!

Guster's New Album 'Ooh La La' Available Now
Guster's New Album 'Ooh La La' Available Now
May 17, 2024

Ooh La La marks a bold departure from its predecessor, 2019’s acclaimed Look Alive. This time, Guster carved out a lush and acclaimed expansive sound rich in acoustic guitars and graceful piano work. With additional production from Ron Aniello and Rich Costey, Ooh La La radiates an undeniable warmth, even as its songs delve into the more daunting aspects of modern life. Listen to the album now!

New Album From Pete Muller 'More Time' Available Now
New Album From Pete Muller 'More Time' Available Now
May 17, 2024

Pianist / Singer-songwriter Pete Muller has released his highly anticipated new album More Time. Muller will be performing across the country in support of the new project with stops including; Saratoga Springs, New York City, Philadelphia, Ann Arbor, and Cleveland with more to be announced. Where his previous work leaned more towards folk and roots, More Time is a harder edged, more soulful recording, a shift due to Muller’s evolution as an artist. Listen to the new album!

BALTHVS Releases Single 'Asha' Ahead of New Album
BALTHVS Releases Single 'Asha' Ahead of New Album
May 17, 2024

Adding to the epic rollout of BALTHVS’ album Harvest, is their 6th single “Asha.” With the new single BALTHVS’ mixes a Latin rhythmic groove with traditional melodies of Azerbaijan and the Middle East to create a sonically hypnotic mixture that only the band can conjure. “Asha'' is available now. Listen to the new single!

CHALLENGERS Starring Zendaya Now Available to Rent at Home
CHALLENGERS Starring Zendaya Now Available to Rent at Home
May 17, 2024

Challengers, the new movie with Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor, is now available to rent at home. From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.

The Allman Betts Band Kick Off King Crawler Tour, Name New Drummer
The Allman Betts Band Kick Off King Crawler Tour, Name New Drummer
May 17, 2024

The Allman Betts Band kicked off their King Crawler Tour last night in Charleston, SC, the band’s first tour in three years. The tour kickoff show did not disappoint.  The band played several originals as well as some Allman Brothers classics. The band also officially welcomed Alex Orbison (son of the legendary Roy Orbison) as their new drummer/percussionist replacing the highly respected and beloved R. Scott Bryan, Allman Betts Band Founding member who passed away in December 2023.

Shelby Lynne Releases New Song 'Over and Over'
Shelby Lynne Releases New Song 'Over and Over'
May 17, 2024

“Over and Over,” the new song from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Shelby Lynne is out now via Monument Records. Produced by Lynne, Karen Fairchild, Ashley Monroe and Gena Johnson, “Over and Over” is a soulful reflection heartbreak and loss. Listen to the song now!

Nick Fradiani to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL Season Finale
Nick Fradiani to Perform on AMERICAN IDOL Season Finale
May 17, 2024

Tune in this Sunday to see American Idol winner A Beautiful Noise star Nick Fradianai appear on the season finale of American Idol! Fradianai won American Idol in Season 14. The following season, he returned to mentor contestants on the show. Currently, he is starring in A Beautiful Noise as Neil Diamond on Broadway.



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