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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



The Great American Songbook Foundation to Celebrate MGM Musicals With Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft
The Great American Songbook Foundation to Celebrate MGM Musicals With Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft
April 26, 2024

The Great American Songbook Foundation will host two special film screening events as part of its StageStruck! Conference to honor the 100th anniversary of MGM. This celebration will feature participation by distinguished guests including Patricia Ward Kelly and Lorna Luft to shed light on the life and legacies of film icons Gene Kelly and Judy Garland.

Video: Lagoona Blo Releases Debut Album 'Underwater Bubble Pop'; Watch New Video for 'Burbuja Pop'
Video: Lagoona Blo Releases Debut Album 'Underwater Bubble Pop'; Watch New Video for 'Burbuja Pop'
April 26, 2024

Trailblazing drag popstar Lagoona Bloo has released her debut album Underwater Bubble Pop. A glistening, pure-pop celebration of individuality that swims in an ocean of self-love and self-discovery, Underwater Bubble Pop features Lagoona’s triumphant new sister singles “Underwater Bubble Pop” and Spanish version “Burbuja Pop” as she invites listeners to “save a seahorse, ride a mermaid.” Watch the music video for 'Burbuja Pop' here!

Video: Laufey's 'Bewitched: The Goddess Edition' Out Now; Watch 'Bored' Visualizer
Video: Laufey's 'Bewitched: The Goddess Edition' Out Now; Watch 'Bored' Visualizer
April 26, 2024

This expanded edition features four brand-new original songs that Laufey wrote in the wake of finishing her 2023 critically celebrated album Bewitched, including “Goddess” and new single “Bored.' Laufey is currently in the midst of the North American leg of her entirely sold-out “Bewitched: The Goddess Tour.' Watch the music video for 'Bored' here!

Hip-Hop Heavyweights Saba & No ID Release New Single 'head.rap'
Hip-Hop Heavyweights Saba & No ID Release New Single 'head.rap'
April 26, 2024

RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their latest collaborative single  entitled head.rap. RIAA gold-selling Chicago rap virtuoso and Pivot Gang leader Saba and GRAMMY® Award-winning super-producer No ID drop their latest collaborative single  entitled head.rap. The song features R&B breakouts and fellow ARTium Recordings collaborators Jordan Ward and Ogi along with rising independent singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin.The new track comes ahead of the Chicago duo’s highly anticipated joint album From the Private Collection of Saba and No ID out soon via ARTium Recordings. “head.rap,” is a simply crafted, incredibly catchy ode to Black hair. It’s calming and mellow, with brilliantly layered verses from Saba, a powerful hook shared by Ward and Ogi, lucious backing vocals from McFerrin, and a gently percussive beat that sounds like the memory of a summer’s day. Listen to the song here!

Fend Off Your 'Bad Thoughts' With Rachel Platten in New Song
Fend Off Your 'Bad Thoughts' With Rachel Platten in New Song
April 26, 2024

This song was borne from Rachel’s personal struggle with panic attacks, anxiety and depression - the guided breathwork interspersed between the choruses serves as gentle reminder to remain grounded and to find your breath. Listen to the song here!

New Laurie Berkner Single For Kids 'Let's Make A Shape' Available Now
New Laurie Berkner Single For Kids 'Let's Make A Shape' Available Now
April 26, 2024

Laurie Berkner's catchy new single, 'Let's Make A Shape,' is all about the building blocks of geometry. Circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles each have their moments to shine, as kids learn to find, draw, and even create their own unique shapes. Listen to the song here!

The String Cheese Incident Shares New Song 'Roll Around The Sun'
The String Cheese Incident Shares New Song 'Roll Around The Sun'
April 26, 2024

The String Cheese Incident is thrilled to share “Roll Around The Sun,” a nearly 10-minute, epic journey and exploration of rhythm and song. “Roll Around The Sun” follows the release of “County Road Blues,” and “Windy Mountain” - special bonus tracks from 2023's Lend Me A Hand. The band will kick off their cross-country tour on May 16 in Charlottesville, VA and will be making stops at some of the best amphitheaters nationwide including their annual three-night stand at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Listen to the new song!

Hong Kong Alt R&B Singer cehryl To Release New LP 'willow tree'
Hong Kong Alt R&B Singer cehryl To Release New LP 'willow tree'
April 26, 2024

Written and recorded late at night in her apartment, she conjures emotion by playing a bevy of instruments, arranging, producing, and vocalizing her story so delicately it almost feels like she’s sharing a secret with you alone. Along with the announcement, she shares the final single, “last summer i found the reason (again.)” Listen to the song now!

Wesley Dean Releases New Album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'
Wesley Dean Releases New Album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'
April 26, 2024

Nashville-based Aussie artist Wesley Dean has released his new album Music From Crazy Hearts, the companion piece to an upcoming feature film, Crazy Hearts: The Documentary, which sees Dean hit the road with his family for an ambitious tour across America. Along with the album’s release, Dean has also shared the neon-imbued music video for the country gospel track, “Mercy.” Watch the video here!

Alien Ant Farm Release Long Awaited New Album '~mAntras~'
Alien Ant Farm Release Long Awaited New Album '~mAntras~'
April 26, 2024

Alien Ant Farm have released their long awaited, highly anticipated new album ~mAntras~ out now through Megaforce Records. The band previously released the single and music videos for “So Cold”, “Fade”, and “Last Dantz”, which were wildly welcomed and acclaimed by fans old and new. ~mAntras~ is a record that will not only challenge your preconceptions of the band, but will also firmly reassert their place in the world. Listen to the album here!

Sarah Jarosz Extends US Tour with New Dates in August and September
Sarah Jarosz Extends US Tour with New Dates in August and September
April 26, 2024

Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY-winning musician Sarah Jarosz has announced that she is extending her US tour with 12 new shows this August & September. The over 50-date tour began this past February and will now see Jarosz performing through September with new stops in Columbus, Rochester, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Madison. Full tour dates can be found below.

Orville Peck Duets Album 'Stampede Vol. 1' to Include Songs With Elton John, Willie Nelson, and More
Orville Peck Duets Album 'Stampede Vol. 1' to Include Songs With Elton John, Willie Nelson, and More
April 26, 2024

Groundbreaking country artist Orville Peck has announced the release date for his highly anticipated duets album, Stampede Vol. 1. Groundbreaking country artist Orville Peck has announced the release date for his highly anticipated duets album, Stampede Vol. 1. Arriving on May 10 via Warner Records, the project features songs with Elton John, Noah Cyrus, Midland, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Rateliff and Bu Cuaron, in addition to the previously released Willie Nelson collaboration, 'Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other.”

Slow Joy Releases New Single 'King Cowboy' Ahead of EP
Slow Joy Releases New Single 'King Cowboy' Ahead of EP
April 26, 2024

Slow Joy, the solo project of Dallas based, New Mexican born Chicano artist Esteban Flores, releases his latest single, the urgent and anguished “King Cowboy”. The song looks at the consequences of existing in a capitalist society, including challenging economic realities and represents Flores’ foray into telling personal stories from the perspective of a character. Listen to 'King Cowboy' here!

Mister Goblin Releases New Album 'Frog Poems', Shares New Tour Dates
Mister Goblin Releases New Album 'Frog Poems', Shares New Tour Dates
April 26, 2024

Mister Goblin, the long-running project of former Two Inch Astronaut frontman Sam Goblin, has released his fourth album, Frog Poems. Frog Poems was preceded by singles that each displayed a different aspect of Mister Goblin’s cutting edge sound. The album also continues the sonic refinement that’s become more and more palpable with each Mister Goblin release. Listen to the album here!

Anne Hathaway Talks Her Goal of Performing on Broadway in New Interview
Anne Hathaway Talks Her Goal of Performing on Broadway in New Interview
April 26, 2024

In a new interview with V Magazine, Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway discussed her longtime goal of performing on Broadway. Hathaway recently got a taste of Broadway when she made an appearance as a producer in Gutenberg! The Musical! starring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells. In the same interview, Hathaway also discussed the highly anticipated third film in The Princess Diaries franchise.

Lost Dog Street Band Returns With Staggering Storytelling On 'Survived'
Lost Dog Street Band Returns With Staggering Storytelling On 'Survived'
April 26, 2024

The new, reinvigorated direction of Lost Dog Street Band began in the recording process when Tod decided to swap out their traditional recording style of overdubbing parts in favor of recording everything live. It was an experience he was introduced to during his solo album and found the process so successful that it, in part, led to his decision to revive Lost Dog. Listen to the album here!

Video: Watch China Anne McClain and Kylie Cantrall Perform New Song From DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED
Video: Watch China Anne McClain and Kylie Cantrall Perform New Song From DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED
April 26, 2024

A music video for the new song 'What’s My Name (Red Version)' has debuted on DisneyMusicVEVO and is the first track to be released from the soundtrack. China Anne McClain reprises her popular “Descendants 2” anthem as Uma, the daughter of Ursula - alongside Kylie Cantrall who stars as Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts and the franchise’s newest Villain Kid (VK). Watch the video here!

Video: David Archuleta Releases Music Video for 'Hell Together'
Video: David Archuleta Releases Music Video for 'Hell Together'
April 26, 2024

Singer-songwriter David Archuleta has revealed the official music video for his current hit single, “Hell Together.” “Hell Together” is written by David Archuleta, Ryan Nealon, Sam Derosa (lovelytheband, Kylie Morgan) and Jordan Sherman (Niall Horan, Lauren Spencer Smith) debuted at #5 on the iTunes all-genre chart upon release with various Tik Tok videos going viral including this one of David and his mom. Watch the music video here!

Summer Salt Share New Single 'Deja Vu' Ahead of Upcoming Album
Summer Salt Share New Single 'Deja Vu' Ahead of Upcoming Album
April 26, 2024

Trop-pop duo Summer Salt get reminiscent on their breezy new single “Deja Vu.” Ever-prepared for sunny days, the duo’s new track recalls the timeless scenes of summer: sun-bleached views of waterfalls and rainbows. It manifests a better season ahead, one where present and past melt into a single immortal moment of relaxation. Listen to the song here!

HAMILTON Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Releases New Single 'Come My Way'
HAMILTON Star Jasmine Cephas Jones Releases New Single 'Come My Way'
April 26, 2024

EMMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer, songwriter, and actress Jasmine Cephas Jones has unveiled another taste of her forthcoming album as she released her newest single, “Come My Way.” The song’s throwback harmonies, steady claps, and lovestruck vocals instantly transfix as Jasmine sets the scene for a romance-in-motion. Listen to the song here!



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