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

Beccs Releases Thunderous New Single 'Rage In My Veins'
Beccs Releases Thunderous New Single 'Rage In My Veins'
June 7, 2024

The queer indie singer/songwriter beccs has released her new single, “Rage In My Veins” off of her highlight anticipated EP stay moist out June 28. stay moist is a bold, edgy, colorful indie pop record filled with maximalist pop production, vulnerability, show-stopping vocals and some serious earworms. Listen to the new single!

Breakout Pop Artist Jenna Raine Returns With New Single 'Hypothetically'
Breakout Pop Artist Jenna Raine Returns With New Single 'Hypothetically'
June 7, 2024

Leveling up once more with a refined, confident, and mature vision, rising pop artist Jenna Raine returns with her emotionally charged new single, “Hypothetically.” Embracing another side of Jenna’s artistry and inspirations, “Hypothetically” illuminates her evolution as both a dynamic vocalist and emotionally acute songwriter. On the track, bright acoustic guitar blends with sunny and upbeat percussion. Listen to the new single!

MisterWives to Embark on Fall 2024 U.S. Tour With Joan & More
MisterWives to Embark on Fall 2024 U.S. Tour With Joan & More
June 7, 2024

New York City/Los Angeles-based alt-pop group MisterWives have announced their fall tour, MisterWives: Just For One Night! with support from Joan, Juliana Madrid, Moody Joody and Meg Smith beginning with the band taking the Austin City Limits stage on October 6 and October 13. Tickets go on sale on June 14 at 10am local time. See the full list of dates here!

Ariana DeBose to Talk Tony Awards on CBS Mornings Next Week
Ariana DeBose to Talk Tony Awards on CBS Mornings Next Week
June 7, 2024

Ariana DeBose, actor, singer, and host of the upcoming 77th Annual Tony Awards will be appearing on CBS Mornings next week as part of their 'Road to the Tonys' segment. The program will air on Thursday, June 13 from 7:00-9:00 AM on CBS.

STEREOPHONIC to Perform on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK Next Week
STEREOPHONIC to Perform on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK Next Week
June 7, 2024

Tune into Live With Kelly and Mark next week to see a performance from the Tony-nominated play Stereophonic! On Wednesday, June 12, cast members will appear on the daytime talk show to perform from the show. Live with Kelly and Mark is broadcast Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST on ABC. 

David Guetta Releases His New Version of Girl on Couch and Billen Ted's 'Man in Finance'
David Guetta Releases His New Version of Girl on Couch and Billen Ted's 'Man in Finance'
June 7, 2024

Global Dance Superstar and Icon, David Guetta, joins the party with his pulsating version of the internet’s favorite anthem, “Man In Finance (G6 Trust Fund)' by Girl On Couch and Billen Ted. The single showcases Guetta’s signature production style as he injects the track with driving beats and club-ready production just in time for the summer season. Listen to the new version of the TikTok famous song now!

New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Will Swinton Releases New Song 'Letting Me Down'
New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Will Swinton Releases New Song 'Letting Me Down'
June 7, 2024

Gaining traction as an artist to watch in 2024, Auckland singer-songwriter Will Swinton shares a heart-wrenching, yet hypnotic new single “Letting Me Down” out now.'Letting me down is a song about loving someone that doesn't love you back,' said Will Swinton on the meaning behind the track. Listen to the new song!

Valley to Release Third Studio Album in August; Share Title Track
Valley to Release Third Studio Album in August; Share Title Track
June 7, 2024

Alternative-pop band Valley – comprised of Rob Laska (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Alex Dimauro (Bass) and Karah James (Vocals, Drums) – have released the title track and announced their third full-length album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden, arriving August 30. Listen to the title track now!

THE VOICE Winner Chris Blue Releases His Debut Album, 'Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart'
THE VOICE Winner Chris Blue Releases His Debut Album, 'Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart'
June 7, 2024

Chris Blue, the winner of NBC’s The Voice season 12, releases his debut album, Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart. The 10-song collection brims with passionate renditions of songs that have personally impacted and shaped the soulful vocalist. Listen to the album now!

Sydney Rose Debuts New Single 'Briston'
Sydney Rose Debuts New Single 'Briston'
June 7, 2024

Singer/songwriter Sydney Rose has debuted new single “Briston,” out now. Led by piano and hushed vocals, the diaristic track finds the artist reflecting on an unhealthy relationship, building to a crescendo on Rose’s repeated refrain as she draws the conclusion: “You don’t know me.” Listen to the new single!

Flatland Cavalry Release Two New Versions of 'Landslide'
Flatland Cavalry Release Two New Versions of 'Landslide'
June 7, 2024

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry is releasing two new versions of Fleetwood Mac’s beloved song, “Landslide.' The releases come as the band celebrates their 10-year anniversary this week and marks a full circle moment for the group, as “Landslide” is one of the songs they covered in the earliest days of their career. Listen to the new recordings here!

Gus Dapperton Unveils Eclectic New EP 'Tunes for Late Spring'
Gus Dapperton Unveils Eclectic New EP 'Tunes for Late Spring'
June 7, 2024

Rising alt-pop artist Gus Dapperton releases his new EP, Tunes for Late Spring. The 4-song set includes a stunning update of Wham!’s 1984 hit “Everything She Wants” as well as his recent reinventions of Cher’s seminal “Believe” and Bobby Caldwell's evergreen “What You Won’t Do For Love.” Listen to the EP now!

Jesse Daniel Releases New LP 'Countin' The Miles'
Jesse Daniel Releases New LP 'Countin' The Miles'
June 7, 2024

Austin-based singer/songwriter Jesse Daniel releases his new LP Countin’ The Miles. Born from his commitment to country music and a country way of living, much of the album was inspired by the battlecry he’s spent years hearing from fans — “Jesse Daniel plays my kind of country.” Listen to the new LP!

Atarashii Gakko! Release Debut Album 'AG! Calling'
Atarashii Gakko! Release Debut Album 'AG! Calling'
June 7, 2024

ATARASHII GAKKO!, the wildly special progressive-pop girl group from Tokyo, has released their energetic and highly anticipated debut album, AG! Calling. The incredible 11-track album explores the theme of 'Calling,' drawing from the dual meaning of the Japanese word 'korin [降臨],' signifying both 'calling' and 'to descend' or 'to arrive.' Listen to the album now!

Mickey Guyton Ushers in Summer with New Bop 'Make It Me'
Mickey Guyton Ushers in Summer with New Bop 'Make It Me'
June 7, 2024

Four-time, Grammy®-nominated artist Mickey Guyton has unveiled her new song, “Make It Me.' Along with the new release, Mickey has announced the addition of Abbey Cone and Denitia as special guests on her upcoming 22-city CMT On Tour Presents Mickey Guyton. The rising artists join Mickey as she kicks off her headlining tour on Sept. 18 at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen to the song now!

Bella White to Release Covers EP 'Five For Silver'
Bella White to Release Covers EP 'Five For Silver'
June 7, 2024

Singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Bella White has announced her new EP, Five For Silver, out digitally August 16th on Rounder Records. On Five For Silver, White reimagines songs that have influenced both her life and career, by luminaries Lucinda Williams, Jeff Tweedy, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Ted Lucas.

Omar Apollo to Embark on North American Headline Tour Launching in August
Omar Apollo to Embark on North American Headline Tour Launching in August
June 7, 2024

After unveiling his plans for his sophomore album, God Said No, Omar Apollo has announced an accompanying tour, which will commence on August 20th in his home state of Indiana. The God Said No Tour will include 29 dates, with stops in New York City, Boston, Toronto, Houston, and more. Later performances will see Apollo grace iconic venues such as the Greek Theatre and Hollywood Bowl, among others.

Little Big Town to Release 'Greatest Hits' Album in August
Little Big Town to Release 'Greatest Hits' Album in August
June 7, 2024

The Greatest Hits album collects over two decades of chart-busting country smashes on one definitive body of work, ranging from the GRAMMY® Award-winning “Pontoon”, “Boondocks” and “Better Man” to massively influential anthems such as “Girl Crush.”  It traces the quartet’s unbelievable journey from humble beginnings to country royalty.

Fantastic Cat Releases New Album 'Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat'
Fantastic Cat Releases New Album 'Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat'
June 7, 2024

Fantastic Cat has successfully released their sophomore album, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat. The release follows last night’s listening party and virtual adoption event, in which the band teamed up with the Animal Care Centers of New York to premiere the full album and help find forever homes for cats in NYC’s biggest shelter system. Listen to the new album now!

The War And Treaty Releases New Song 'Called You By Your Name'
The War And Treaty Releases New Song 'Called You By Your Name'
June 7, 2024

Having recently been named Billboard’s 2024 Country Power Players Groundbreaker, The War And Treaty share a brand new song, “Called You By Your Name.” Written by the husband-and-wife pair and driven by an electric sound that has them dubbed the “King and Queen of Gospel Country,” “Called You By Your Name” is the third song release from the group this year, following standout tracks “Stealing A Kiss” and “Leads Me Home.” Listen to the song now!



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