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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 Netflix Reality Universe Expands with Lineup of New Unscripted Shows, Renewals and Games
The Netflix Reality Universe Expands with Lineup of New Unscripted Shows, Renewals and Games
May 30, 2024

Netflix has unveiled an exciting lineup of new and returning unscripted series, further cementing its status as the ultimate destination for unscripted programming for viewers globally. The Netflix Reality Universe expands with new and returning shows and games based on fan-favorite hits. 

Alan Jackson Returns to Touring With 'Last Call: One More For the Road'
Alan Jackson Returns to Touring With 'Last Call: One More For the Road'
May 30, 2024

Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson has announced the continuation of LAST CALL: ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD, a tour that played to standing room only crowds in sold-out arenas coast-to-coast in 2022. Jackson’s 2024 – 2025 tour will hit an initial list of 10 arenas across America…each marking the last time he’ll ever perform his more-than-30 years of hits in that city and surrounding areas.

Video: Watch Featurette for A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE
Video: Watch Featurette for A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE
May 30, 2024

Universal has just released a new featurette for the upcoming horror movie A Quiet Place: Day One starring Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn. The film is a prequel to the acclaimed series directed by John Krasinski and is set on the day that the world went quiet due to the arrival of killer alien creatures. Watch the new featurette!

FRIENDS: THE COMPLETE SERIES Will Come to 4K ULTRA HD for the First Time Ever
FRIENDS: THE COMPLETE SERIES Will Come to 4K ULTRA HD for the First Time Ever
May 30, 2024

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of one of television’s most watched sitcoms, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will release FRIENDS: The Complete Series in 4K Ultra HD on September 24, 2024. This ultimate collector’s set for any FRIENDS fan includes over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in 4K Ultra HD, plus over 20 hours of extra features including all-new bonus content.

Ariana Grande to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Next Week
Ariana Grande to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Next Week
May 30, 2024

In what will be her first late-night interview since 2021, Grammy Award-winning musician and actress Ariana Grande is set to appear on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” next Thursday, June 6. Grande will appear as both talk and musical guest.

Video: Pam Grier Teases FOXY BROWN Musical on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
Video: Pam Grier Teases FOXY BROWN Musical on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
May 30, 2024

1970s film star Pam Grier stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday to discuss some of her new projects, including the horror series Them: The Scare. Also during the interview, she revealed a major project based on the 1974 blaxploitation film Foxy Brown. Watch the interview now!

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets May 31 Episode Lineup
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets May 31 Episode Lineup
May 30, 2024

Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.” The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on Max.

Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Tony Noms for PURLIE VICTORIOUS and Good Broadway Etiquette
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Tony Noms for PURLIE VICTORIOUS and Good Broadway Etiquette
May 30, 2024

Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by TODAY on Wednesday to discuss starring and producing the play Purlie Victorious, which recently was nominated for 6 Tony Awards. Later on in the interview, he also went on to discuss good Broadway etiquette for audience members. Watch the interview now!

Jenny Parrott Unveils New Single 'I Hear It All the Time'
Jenny Parrott Unveils New Single 'I Hear It All the Time'
May 29, 2024

Austin’s experimental folk artist Jenny Parrott (she/they) has unveiled their new single “I Hear It All the Time,” the latest taste from the upcoming album Love Spell, out June 28. Across the track, Parrott’s harmonizing vocals flow with melancholy, breezing over the complimenting synths as they lament the painful end of a toxic relationship. Listen to the song now!

Video: Talker Releases New Single 'Everything is Something (I Never Saw Coming)'
Video: Talker Releases New Single 'Everything is Something (I Never Saw Coming)'
May 29, 2024

Next month, Los Angeles songwriter talker will release her long-awaited debut album, I'm Telling You The Truth. Part diary and part arena-filling anthemic pop, it's a vibrant and versatile display from an artist determined to say her piece. Now, she releases 'Everything Is Something (I Never Saw Coming),' an offbeat adventure that celebrates both the chaos of life and its own formation. Watch the music video!

Rory Kinnear to Play Tom Bombadil in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER
Rory Kinnear to Play Tom Bombadil in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER
May 29, 2024

Prime Video has revealed that Laurence Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear, who, as previously announced, joined the Season Two cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, will portray the fan-favorite J.R.R. Tolkien character Tom Bombadil. The second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on August 29, 2024.

Video: Lake Street Dive Unveils Live Version of 'Twenty-Five' Ahead of New Album
Video: Lake Street Dive Unveils Live Version of 'Twenty-Five' Ahead of New Album
May 29, 2024

Acclaimed band Lake Street Dive have unveiled another taste of new music with the live version of “Twenty-Five,” one of the singles from their highly-anticipated new album, Good Together. The album is set for release June 21. “Twenty-Five” features the singular voice of Rachael Price accompanied only by a gorgeously understated piano performance from Akie Bermiss. Watch the live video now!

Neonfly to Release Live EP 'Master Tapes - 10 Years Live at Masters of Rock'
Neonfly to Release Live EP 'Master Tapes - 10 Years Live at Masters of Rock'
May 29, 2024

UK alternative metal act NEONFLY has announced the release of the band's upcoming live EP Master Tapes - 10 Years Live at Masters of Rock, set to be released on June 19 via Noble Demon. Having graced the festival for the 4th time in ten years back in 2022, this digital EP commemorates their decade-long journey since their first captivating performance on the international stage.

Video: Watch Promo for All-New Series ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: FACT OR FICTION
Video: Watch Promo for All-New Series ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: FACT OR FICTION
May 29, 2024

An all-new series will investigate the veracity behind personal accounts of otherworldly experiences when ALIEN ENCOUNTERS: FACT OR FICTION premieres Wednesday, June 19 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel and Max. With reports of UAPs (unexplained aerial phenomena) on the rise, UFO experts dissect real-life encounters with extraterrestrial activity. Watch the promo here!

John Benjamin Hickey to Lead Amazon MGM Pilot BAND
John Benjamin Hickey to Lead Amazon MGM Pilot BAND
May 29, 2024

According to reports, Tony Award-winning actor John Benjamin Hickey will be starring in a pilot for a new series from Amazon MGM Studios called Band. The series comes from real-life couple Daniel and Ben Barnz who previously helmed the Max series Genera+ion.

Chapel Hart to Play 'Christmas In July' Listening Experiences Ahead of Holiday Album
Chapel Hart to Play 'Christmas In July' Listening Experiences Ahead of Holiday Album
May 29, 2024

The country music trio have announced a series of Christmas In July exclusive events. The three shows—July 10 (North Star Theatre in Mandeville, LA), July 24 (Grand Ole Opry Nashville, TN) and July 28 (Church of Sound in Muscle Shoals, AL)—will serve as fundraisers for CHAPEL HART to complete their upcoming album.

MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Season 3 to Premiere This Saturday
MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Season 3 to Premiere This Saturday
May 29, 2024

The new season of Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, will premiere June 2 on Paramount+. In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls. The pressure is on Mike McLusky (Renner) to end the war but things get complicated when a familiar face from his incarcerated past threatens to undermine the Mayor’s attempts to keep the peace among all factions. 

Babyface Kicks Off Multi Night Engagement at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas
Babyface Kicks Off Multi Night Engagement at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas
May 29, 2024

This past weekend, 13-time GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and producer Babyface kicked off his multi-night engagement at the Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort with electrifying performances on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. 

Glenn Close Joins Cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
Glenn Close Joins Cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY
May 29, 2024

According to reports, Glenn Close has become the latest actor to join the next Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man. She joins the previously announced Kerry Washington, Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott. The details of their roles are being kept under wraps. The film will hit Netflix sometime in 2025.

Indie Pop Star Kississippi to Embark on West Coast Tour With Talker This July
Indie Pop Star Kississippi to Embark on West Coast Tour With Talker This July
May 29, 2024

Philadelphia-based indie pop star Kississippi has officially announced a West Coast run of tour dates with indie rock musician talker throughout July 2024. Before the artist heads out on tour, she'll hit the stage at Philly Pride 365 BE YOU Festival in her home city of Philadelphia at the Muses Stage on June 2. A full list of tour dates can be found here. Tickets are on sale on Friday.



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