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



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Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK
Video: Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett & More Perform 'I Wanna Go Back' from THE NOTEBOOK
May 16, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett, and other members of the cast joined the stage to sing the highly emotional number 'I Wanna Go Back'. Watch the performance now!

Video: Watch the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK Perform a Medley of Songs on TODAY
Video: Watch the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK Perform a Medley of Songs on TODAY
May 16, 2024

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform a medley of songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Before the performance, Michaelson and Tony nominees Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood discussed the show with the hosts of the morning show. Watch the interview and performance here!

Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley
Video: Disney on Broadway Stars Perform Multi-Language Medley
May 16, 2024

In a segment on this morning's show, Good Morning America celebrated 30 years of Disney on Broadway. As part of the segment, stars from Disney's Broadway productions around the world sang a multi-language medley of songs from Disney’s international companies of Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Frozen, Hercules, and The Lion King, ending with a magical finale from the Broadway cast of Aladdin in “GMA”’s studios, live. Watch the performance!  

Video: Amy Ryan Discusses Her Tony Nominated Role in DOUBT: 'It Was a Wild Ride'
Video: Amy Ryan Discusses Her Tony Nominated Role in DOUBT: 'It Was a Wild Ride'
May 16, 2024

Amy Ryan, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited The Daily Show on Wednesday to discuss her experience doing the play with very little prep. Watch the interview!

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets May 17 Episode Lineup
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER Sets May 17 Episode Lineup
May 16, 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.

ABC News to Host 2024 Election Presidential Debate in September
ABC News to Host 2024 Election Presidential Debate in September
May 15, 2024

ABC News has announced that a 2024 election presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The primetime debate will air on ABC, the 24/7 streaming network ABC News Live and Hulu. ABC News will make the debate available to simulcast on additional broadcast and streaming news networks in America.

Frankie Avalon Returns to the Studio After 45 Years; New Music Coming May 18
Frankie Avalon Returns to the Studio After 45 Years; New Music Coming May 18
May 15, 2024

In a remarkable comeback that echoes through the annals of music history, the legendary Frankie Avalon is making an extraordinary return to the recording studio after a hiatus of 45 years. A musical luminary since the late 1950s, Avalon has been an integral part of American pop culture, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Max Renews CONAN O'BRIEN MUST GO For A Second Season
Max Renews CONAN O'BRIEN MUST GO For A Second Season
May 15, 2024

CONAN O’BRIEN MUST GO features the Emmy®-winning host visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan,” where he dives deep with listeners from around the world. Making stops in Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland, O’Brien surprises some of his most memorable fans while also taking in local culture, cuisine, and sights.

Christopher Rountree (Wild Up) Will Make Debut With 3 BPM (Three Beats Per Minute)
Christopher Rountree (Wild Up) Will Make Debut With 3 BPM (Three Beats Per Minute)
May 15, 2024

Christopher Rountree — the 3-time GRAMMY-nominated composer, conductor, and band leader best known as the Founder and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles new music collective Wild Up — will release 3 BPM, his debut album as a composer out July 12. 3 BPM finds a lineup of musicians — including piano duo HOCKET, the widely acclaimed violist Nadia Sirota, and various members of Wild Up — embarking on a novel musical architecture of Rountree’s conception. Listen to an excerpt from the album now!

Sammy Rae & The Friends to Release Debut Album; Lead Single Available Now
Sammy Rae & The Friends to Release Debut Album; Lead Single Available Now
May 15, 2024

Sammy Rae & The Friends have announced their glorious debut album, Something For Everybody out September 20th via Nettwerk. The album announcement comes alongside the release of the album’s lead single, the uplifting “We Made It (Feat. Celisse).” On the new single, Sammy Rae shares “It’s a song about regular everyday people who are proud of themselves and their accomplishments, working hard for the life they want...' Listen to the song now!

Samia Shares 'Making Breakfast (Twin Peaks Cover)' Ahead of Tour With Bleachers
Samia Shares 'Making Breakfast (Twin Peaks Cover)' Ahead of Tour With Bleachers
May 15, 2024

Samia has returned with a cover of “Making Breakfast” by Grand Jury labelmates, Twin Peaks. This new rendition comes just ahead of Samia’s Tour Dates supporting Bleachers and commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Grand Jury label, which began in 2014 with the release of Twin Peaks’ album Wild Onion, on which the beloved original version of “Making Breakfast” appears. Listen to the new single!

Video: Watch Jake Gyllenhaal in New Promo for SNL Season Finale
Video: Watch Jake Gyllenhaal in New Promo for SNL Season Finale
May 15, 2024

NBC and Peacock have released a new promo for the finale of Saturday Night Live's 49th season, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal. In the video, a jovial Gyllenhaal attempts to sign Marcello Hernández’s SNL Finale Yearbook- with mixed results. The episode will air Saturday, May 18 on NBC (11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. ET). Watch the promo now!

Video: Steve Dawson Releases Second Single From Sixth Solo Album
Video: Steve Dawson Releases Second Single From Sixth Solo Album
May 15, 2024

Chicago-based musician and songwriter Steve Dawson releases 'Oh California,' the second single from his upcoming new album, Ghosts on May 17. The release is accompanied by a video. The album is being released June 7 on venerable Chicago label Pravda Records on CD, 12” LP vinyl, digital download and on streaming platforms. Watch the music video!

MILLY Share New Single 'Spilling Ink' From Upcoming Album
MILLY Share New Single 'Spilling Ink' From Upcoming Album
May 15, 2024

MILLY have shared the second preview off their new album Your Own Becoming. “Spilling Ink” rips through its two-minute runtime with a searing riff and heartfelt chorus. The fastest-paced song that they’ve ever made, principal songwriter Brendan Dyer shares “We were trying to write the fastest song we have to date. A lot of the lyrics on this record were written on my daily walks to and from work into my phone...' Listen to the single now!

Kate Nash Reaches Her Wits' End In 'My Bile,' North American Tour Announced
Kate Nash Reaches Her Wits' End In 'My Bile,' North American Tour Announced
May 15, 2024

Kate Nash rejects society’s expectations and declares her priorities in the livid new single “My Bile,” an emotional exorcism married to beatific strings and crashing drums. It is the latest release from her anticipated album 9 Sad Symphonies (June 21, Kill Rock Stars). Kate has also announced a fall tour that will take her across the United States and into Canada. Listen to the new single!

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Rights to First Official Led Zeppelin Documentary
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Rights to First Official Led Zeppelin Documentary
May 15, 2024

Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.

Leah Jane Perfectly Describes Love in Its Purest Form With 'Same Cloth'
Leah Jane Perfectly Describes Love in Its Purest Form With 'Same Cloth'
May 15, 2024

Leah Jane has released her latest song, “Same Cloth,” a piece highlighting the artist’s pure and effortless vocals while telling a story of being in love for the first time. “Same Cloth,” the 3rd single off her upcoming EP Nottingham Drive, is out now via Spooky Action Records on all platforms worldwide. Listen to the song now!

Moby Shares Track 'where is your pride?' Feat. the Late Benjamin Zephaniah
Moby Shares Track 'where is your pride?' Feat. the Late Benjamin Zephaniah
May 15, 2024

Acclaimed New York City-based electronic musician, producer and activist Moby celebrates the life of Benjamin Zephaniah with new track 'where is your pride?,' out now taken from his 22nd studio album always centered at night, due out June 14th and available for pre-order now. Listen to the single!

Randy Travis to Appear at Ryman Auditorium Show On June 5
Randy Travis to Appear at Ryman Auditorium Show On June 5
May 15, 2024

Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis announced he is bringing his More Life Tour to the iconic Ryman Auditorium on June 5, marking an exciting unofficial start to CMA Fest. Alongside Travis’ original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré the tour guarantees an unforgettable musical odyssey through Travis' chart-topping hits, complemented by video highlights from his illustrious career in music, film and television. 

Swami & The Bed Of Nails (Feat. Swami John Reis) to Release Debut Album
Swami & The Bed Of Nails (Feat. Swami John Reis) to Release Debut Album
May 15, 2024

Swami & the Bed of Nails featuring Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, Rocket From The Crypt, PLOSIVS and more) are excited to announce the Friday, August 2 release of the band’s debut album, All Of This Awaits You. Listen to a new single now!






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