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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



Video: Daniel Radcliffe Talks Friendship with Alan Rickman on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED
Video: Daniel Radcliffe Talks Friendship with Alan Rickman on HAPPY SAD CONFUSED
April 11, 2024

Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsey Mendez recently joined Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast to discuss their work in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along. During the podcast, Horowitz played a clip of Alan Rickman discussing Radcliffe's work as an adult working actor. See the full video here!

TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR (TAYLOR'S VERSION) Reached No. 8 on Streaming Chart
TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ERAS TOUR (TAYLOR'S VERSION) Reached No. 8 on Streaming Chart
April 11, 2024

According to reports, the concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) reached number 8 on Nielsen's streaming list during its debut week. During its first few days on Disney+, the film accumulated a total of 677 million minutes, placed it at number 8 during the week of March 11 to 17.

Video: Wilderado Release Edd Carr Lyric Video for 'Tomorrow'
Video: Wilderado Release Edd Carr Lyric Video for 'Tomorrow'
April 11, 2024

Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Wilderado – Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – released the lyric video for 'Tomorrow' from UK visual artist Edd Carr. This marks the band's third collaboration with Carr who created last month's lyric video for 'Sometimes'  and last fall's single “In Between ft. Matt Berninger.' Watch the video here!

Video: BEAUTIFUL Star Jessie Mueller Joins FLY ME TO THE MOON; Watch New Trailer
Video: BEAUTIFUL Star Jessie Mueller Joins FLY ME TO THE MOON; Watch New Trailer
April 11, 2024

Jessie Mueller, known to Broadway fans for her role as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, will be appearing in the upcoming film Fly Me to the Moon alongside Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum. See the trailer for the film here!

Video: Final Trailer Released for John Krasinski's IF Starring Steve Carell
Video: Final Trailer Released for John Krasinski's IF Starring Steve Carell
April 11, 2024

Take a closer look at John Krasinski's latest film! From writer and director Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. Watch the trailer here!

Cold Hart Shares Haunting New Single 'Bag of Hearts' Ahead of Upcoming Album
Cold Hart Shares Haunting New Single 'Bag of Hearts' Ahead of Upcoming Album
April 11, 2024

Filipino-American artist and producer Cold Hart has just unveiled a brooding new single titled “Bag of Hearts”, another preview of his new album ‘Pretty In The Dark’ out on May 17th. Embracing a new mindset that finds the beauty lurking in the darkness, the Long Island based creative draws inspiration from goth icons such as The Cure and Lebanon Hanover for his most vulnerable collection of songs yet. Listen here!

Maggie Rogers Drops Dates for First Ever Arena Tour
Maggie Rogers Drops Dates for First Ever Arena Tour
April 11, 2024

GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter/producer/performer Maggie Rogers has just announced her first-ever arena outing – “The Don’t Forget Me Tour, Part II.” Tonight’s release of her third studio album, Don’t Forget Me, will kick off a week-long celebration that she’s dubbed “Box Office Week,” which will include pop-up events, special shows taking place over the course of the week at intimate venues in four U.S. cities and a new round of Maggie’s notable in-person ticketing.

MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS Renewed at Apple TV+; Spin-Off Series Coming
MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS Renewed at Apple TV+; Spin-Off Series Coming
April 11, 2024

Apple TV+ has just announced that its broadly acclaimed, global hit Monsterverse series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,' has been renewed for a second season. On the heels of the monstrous success of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” Apple TV+ has also struck a new multi-series deal with Legendary Entertainment, which includes a second season of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and multiple spinoff series based on the franchise. 

New Film Coming from THE BOOK OF MORMON Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker
New Film Coming from THE BOOK OF MORMON Writers Matt Stone and Trey Parker
April 11, 2024

The dynamic duo behind The Book of Mormon and SOUTH PARK have once again teamed up for a new film. The film, which goes into production this summer, will follow in the comedic footsteps of their past work which includes Cannibal! The Musical and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, based on their hit animated television series. No plot details were announced.

Hannah Waddingham, James Corden, and More Join Animated THE SMURFS MOVIE
Hannah Waddingham, James Corden, and More Join Animated THE SMURFS MOVIE
April 11, 2024

The Smurfs are back! After the Smurfs franchise had a bit of a boost with 2011's live-action The Smurfs, it was announced on Thursday that an all-star cast would be joining the previously announced Rihanna in a new animated reboot. See the cast here!

LA LA LAND Director Damien Chazelle Lands Next Film at Paramount
LA LA LAND Director Damien Chazelle Lands Next Film at Paramount
April 11, 2024

Time to return to the city of angels! According to reports, Damien Chazelle, renowned director of La La Land and Whiplash, will be rejoining with Paramount for his next feature. Currently untitled and with no plot details released, the film is scheduled to be released sometime during between 2025 and 2026.

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Arrives On Paramount+ Tomorrow
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Arrives On Paramount+ Tomorrow
April 11, 2024

Explore the life and legacy of the iconic Bob Marley with BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE, available for to stream on Paramount+ on April 12. Focusing on a pivotal and tumultuous period in his life, the film encompasses the December 1976 assassination attempt at his Kingston home amid a period of intense political violence in Jamaica.

Video: Laufey Drops Music Video for 'Goddess' Directed by Celine Song
Video: Laufey Drops Music Video for 'Goddess' Directed by Celine Song
April 11, 2024

On Thursday, GRAMMY®-winning Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey released the music video for her single, Goddess. The music video is directed by filmmaker Celine Song, who was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for 2023 film Past Lives. Watch the video here!

WICKED Film Unveils New Footage and Details at CinemaCon Presentation
WICKED Film Unveils New Footage and Details at CinemaCon Presentation
April 11, 2024

On Wednesday, the highly anticipated film version of the Broadway musical Wicked, debuted new footage at a CinemaCon panel at Caesars Palace. According to reports, actors Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum were all in attendance and the presentation featured a newly recorded introduction by the Wizard himself. 

Video: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Teases Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Video: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Teases Return to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
April 11, 2024

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez stopped by Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen on Tuesday and hinted at a return to Off-Broadway that is sure to excite fans. After a question about Jinxk Monsoon in the current Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, the Rent star teased viewers about something that may be in the works. Watch the video here!

Video/Photos: BRIDGERTON Season 3 Drops Trailer and New Photos
Video/Photos: BRIDGERTON Season 3 Drops Trailer and New Photos
April 11, 2024

Netflix has just released a new trailer and first look photos for the highly anticipated third season of Bridgerton. The trailer teases the longing friends-to-lovers romantic beginnings of Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton. See the trailer and photos below!

Jack Manley Attempts to Rescue Himself with Track 'Save Your Own'
Jack Manley Attempts to Rescue Himself with Track 'Save Your Own'
April 10, 2024

Hudson Valley-based singer-songwriter Jack Manley has just released candid love song Save Your Own. Manley's tender, contemplative debut solo EP Unmeasurable Terms is due out May 10 and available for pre-order now. The latest track details Manley's fight against addiction and falling victim to codependency, where he reminds himself to put on his own oxygen mask first. Listen to the song here!

Jade Bird Releases New EP 'Burn the Hard Drive' Ahead of Tour
Jade Bird Releases New EP 'Burn the Hard Drive' Ahead of Tour
April 10, 2024

Jade Bird, the UK-born and Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, has just released her beautifully temperate EP, Burn The Hard Drive. Like falling in love, break-ups start slowly and then happen all at once. For Jade Bird, the end of her relationship gathered pace and crashed into reality in 2022, and became the driving force behind her new EP.

Ice Spice to Star Alongside Denzel Washington in HIGH AND LOW from Spike Lee
Ice Spice to Star Alongside Denzel Washington in HIGH AND LOW from Spike Lee
April 10, 2024

Ice Spice, the popular rapper, will be making her acting debut in Spike Lee's next film. A remake of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa thriller, she will join Denzel Washington (who was previously announced) in her first feature film. In a Tweet, Apple confirmed production on the film with a photo of Lee and Washington.

Photos: TONY BENNETT: A LIFE WELL LIVED Exhibition Open Ahead of Auction
Photos: TONY BENNETT: A LIFE WELL LIVED Exhibition Open Ahead of Auction
April 10, 2024

Julien’s Auctions opened today its exhibition of Tony Bennett: A Life Well Lived, featuring exceptional highlights of their two-day auction event honoring the music and art of the twenty-time GRAMMY Award-Winning maestro, artist and beloved New Yorker. See the photos below!



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