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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



KiNG MALA Drops New Anthem 'GØD'
KiNG MALA Drops New Anthem 'GØD'
January 10, 2025

Unapologetic alt-pop songstress KiNG MALA – aka Areli Castro – breaks into 2025 with new fiery anthem “GØD.' With hypnotic intricate beats and seductive melodies, “GØD” introduces a celestial tug-of-war, where mortal ambition collides with the intoxicating rush of embryonic power. Listen to the song now!

Micah McLaurin Releases New Club Anthem 'Baboom'
Micah McLaurin Releases New Club Anthem 'Baboom'
January 10, 2025

Virtuoso pianist and prolific pop artist Micah McLaurin has released his next-generation club anthem “Baboom.' Drawing on Micah’s love for French music and singers such as Charles Aznavour, the driving new single was co-written with Simon Wilcox. Listen to it here!

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Video: Jinkx Monsoon Stars in SKETCHY QUEENS Season 2 Trailer
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MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge Release Viral Duet 'Happy Ever After You'
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January 10, 2025

A result of the first co-write in over a decade between Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, the married duo have released their viral duet “Happy Ever After You”. Listen to the song here.

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Video: Winona Fighter Shares Scathing 'R U FAMOUS' Music Video
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Ringo Starr has released his new country album, Look Up. It is his first country album in more than 50 years and his first full-length album since 2019. Listen to it here.

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The Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a deluxe edition of his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad, available to stream now.

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Grammy-nominated DJ, vocalist, and songwriter Camden Cox continues to elevate her place in the global electronic music scene with the release of her latest single, ‘Ashes’. Listen to it here!

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January 10, 2025

Grammy-nominated breakout superstar Teddy Swims has teamed up with acclaimed Grammy-nominated R&B artist GIVĒON for a new single, “Are You Even Real.' Listen to the track now!

Recording Academy and MusiCares Donate to Professionals Impacted by LA Fires
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As the devastation unfolds from the wildfires in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy® and MusiCares® have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to support music professionals impacted by the crisis, and made a combined pledge of $1 million to kick off the efforts. 

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Rising alt-pop artist Jack Pavlina is kicking off 2025 with the highly anticipated release of his new single, 'Back 2 Me,' available on all major platforms now. Listen to the song here.

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Listen: OLIVER! 2024 London Cast Recording Now Streaming
January 10, 2025

The new 2024 cast recording from the London company of Oliver! is now available on digital. Recorded in front of live audiences at Chichester Festival Theatre last year, the recording features iconic songs like “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself”, and more. Listen to it here!






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