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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: See Ryan Gosling Fangirl Over Chris Stapleton in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Promo
Video: See Ryan Gosling Fangirl Over Chris Stapleton in SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Promo
April 10, 2024

Ryan Gosling is just like us! Ahead of hosting Saturday Night Live, Gosling appeared in a new Saturday Night Live promo teasing his admiration of country singer Chris Stapleton, who will be appearing with Gosling in the same episode. Airing this Saturday, April 13, this will be Gosling's third appearance as host of the program. Watch the promo here!

The Academy Awards Set March 2025 Date for 97th Ceremony
The Academy Awards Set March 2025 Date for 97th Ceremony
April 10, 2024

Save the date! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC has announced that the 97th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The show will air live at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

Midge Ure Drops August and September Dates for North American Tour
Midge Ure Drops August and September Dates for North American Tour
April 10, 2024

Midge Ure has announced a late summer North American tour that will kick off at Daryl's house in Pawling, NY on August 7. The gigs dubbed 'Band In A Box' will take Midge across North America and back, wrapping up in Ft. Lauderdale on September 12. See the tour dates below!

SUCCESSION Actor Brian Cox Signs Petition to Save Historic Theatre
SUCCESSION Actor Brian Cox Signs Petition to Save Historic Theatre
April 10, 2024

Brian Cox, known for his role in the hit series Succession, has backed a new petition to save The Old Rep, a historic theatre in Birmingham. Located on Station Street, the theatre opened in 1913 and according to Cox 'Some of the finest actors in the UK have travelled through the place.' These actors include such people as Albert Finney, Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson.

Margot Robbie Developing New Film Based on Board Game MONOPOLY
Margot Robbie Developing New Film Based on Board Game MONOPOLY
April 10, 2024

Margot Robbie, the acclaimed star of Barbie, has just joined another project based on an iconic piece of IP. With her production company, Robbie will be producing a film based on the board game Monopoly, which is made by Hasbro. It will be a live-action feature, with Hasbro producing as well.

Jonas Brothers Reschedule European Leg of 'The Tour'
Jonas Brothers Reschedule European Leg of 'The Tour'
April 10, 2024

Important news for international Jonas Brothers fans! Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, the Jonas Brothers are shifting the European leg of THE TOUR to start in September. The full list of rescheduled European dates is available below. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates and additional tickets are on sale now.

Video: The History Channel Drops Trailer for New Series HOW DISNEY BUILT AMERICA
Video: The History Channel Drops Trailer for New Series HOW DISNEY BUILT AMERICA
April 10, 2024

Get ready, Disney adults! The HISTORY® Channel is set to premiere the new six-part nonfiction series How Disney Built America on Sunday, April 28th at 10PM ET/PT. How Disney Built America explores the history of Walt Disney and how the iconic Disney brand, fueled by the creation of beloved characters, continues to shape generations. Watch the trailer here!

Tom Segura to Star and Produce New Dark Comedy Series for Netflix
Tom Segura to Star and Produce New Dark Comedy Series for Netflix
April 10, 2024

Comedian Tom Segura has just locked in his latest deal with Netflix. According to Deadline, Segura will produce and star in a new six-episode series for the streaming service, following his five previous comedy specials. This news comes after years of Segura hinting about the series, who also wrote the pilot.

Anthony Hopkins Will Play Villain King Herod in Upcoming Biblical Thriller MARY
Anthony Hopkins Will Play Villain King Herod in Upcoming Biblical Thriller MARY
April 10, 2024

According to a new report, Anthony Hopkins has just finished filming his role as King Herod in the upcoming film based on the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. In the film, described as a 'biblical thriller', newcomer Noa Cohen will play the significant role of Mary, as she and her husband Joseph are on the lam in an attempt to protect their baby, Jesus.

Video: Lawrence Rothman Debuts New Song 'Dreams Die Hard' From Upcoming Album
Video: Lawrence Rothman Debuts New Song 'Dreams Die Hard' From Upcoming Album
April 10, 2024

Acclaimed songwriter, musician and producer Lawrence Rothman’s new song, “Dreams Die Hard,” just debuted in addition to the official music video, directed by renowned director Floria Sigismondi. Dreams Die Hard is the latest track unveiled from Rothman’s anticipated new album, The Plow That Broke the Plains, which will be released April 26. Watch the video here!

Video: THE OUTSIDERS Actor Brody Grant Talks Personal Connection on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Actor Brody Grant Talks Personal Connection on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
April 10, 2024

The Outsiders star Brody Grant visited Good Mornng America on Tuesday to discuss his role as Ponyboy Curtis in the new musical. He highlighted the deep connection he has with the piece, pointing out this his mother had posters of C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, and Rob Lowe on her locker when she was in high school. Watch the video here!

Dolly Parton to Release Sequel to Children's Book BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG
Dolly Parton to Release Sequel to Children's Book BILLY THE KID MAKES IT BIG
April 10, 2024

Billy the Kid returns! On October 1, 2024, Penguin Young Readers will publish Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas, a new, standalone sequel to Parton’s New York Times bestselling picture book, Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes It Big. Featuring Dolly’s beloved god-dog and inspired by her song ‘Comin’ Home for Christmas’, this hilarious and heart-warming tale about the true meaning of Christmas.

YO GABBA GABBALAND! Releases First Look and Apple TV+ Premiere Date
YO GABBA GABBALAND! Releases First Look and Apple TV+ Premiere Date
April 10, 2024

Apple TV+ has just unveiled the first look for upcoming kids and family series, Yo Gabba GabbaLand! Inspired by the hit, Emmy Award-nominated cultural phenomenon “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” the revival features beloved classic characters Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee and Plex, along with new host, Kamryn Smith and special guests including Reggie Watts, Sam Richardson, Gillian Jacobs, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lauren Lapkus, Diplo, Flea, Chelsea Peretti and many more, including an incredible line-up of musical guests yet to be announced.

Video: Corinne Bailey Rae Drops Music Video for 'He Will Follow You With His Eyes'
Video: Corinne Bailey Rae Drops Music Video for 'He Will Follow You With His Eyes'
April 10, 2024

Corinne Bailey Rae has released the stunning video to accompany her brand new single ‘He Will Follow You With His Eyes’. Directed by Gregory Berg and filmed in the beautiful and historic St George Theater in Staten Island, NY it sees Corinne exploring 1950’s beauty ideals as espoused by Valmor and wider dominant American culture, (‘lighter, brighter, longer, straighter’) as she performs in the spotlight of an imagined television performance. Watch the video here!

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Takes Center Stage at CinemaCon Panel
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Takes Center Stage at CinemaCon Panel
April 10, 2024

The juice is loose! On Tuesday, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to the 1988 film, debuted new footage at the Warner Bros. panel at CinemaCon at Caesars Palace. According to reports, the new footage included shots of Willem Dafoe's character, Wolf Jackson and Monica Bellucci's Delores. Additionally, there were new looks at the iconic house in black sheets and shots of Jenna Ortega's character Astrid, attempting to escape from sandworms in a desert that may be the Afterlife.

Video: Alana Yorke Shares 'All The Flowers' Single Ahead of Upcoming LP
Video: Alana Yorke Shares 'All The Flowers' Single Ahead of Upcoming LP
April 10, 2024

Last month, Alana Yorke announced details on her forthcoming debut LP, Destroyer (due May 17 on Paper Bag Records) in addition to sharing 'Marion', 'Tidal Wave' and 'Preludium.' Today, Yorke is sharing 'All the Flowers,' a song about loss and grief. Watch the video here!

Video: Abigail Lapell Shares Heartfelt Single 'Count on Me'
Video: Abigail Lapell Shares Heartfelt Single 'Count on Me'
April 10, 2024

Today, Toronto singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell unveiled her new single + video “Count on Me,” a spellbinding duet with the acclaimed indie-folk band Great Lake Swimmers. It’s the latest track from her upcoming album Anniversary, out May 10 via Outside Music. Watch the video here!

The Body & Dis Fig Reveal North American Tour Dates for Summer 2024
The Body & Dis Fig Reveal North American Tour Dates for Summer 2024
April 9, 2024

Following the release of their acclaimed debut collaborative album Orchards of a Futile Heaven, The Body & Dis Fig have announced a collaborative tour throughout North America this Summer. The shows will be their first ever collaborative shows, with more planned for Europe and the UK later in the year, including a set at Amplifest in Porto, Portugal. Tour dates found below!

Video: Mick Harvey Shares New Track 'We Had an Island' From Upcoming Album
Video: Mick Harvey Shares New Track 'We Had an Island' From Upcoming Album
April 9, 2024

Mick Harvey has shared a new track from his first solo album in over 10 years, Five Ways to Say Goodbye, that is due out on May 10, 2024. The new track is Harvey’s interpretation of Bruno Adams (Fatal Shores)’s “We Had an Island”. Watch the lyric video here!

Leyla McCalla Shares Single 'Sun Without the Heat' From Upcoming Album
Leyla McCalla Shares Single 'Sun Without the Heat' From Upcoming Album
April 9, 2024

Ahead of its release this Friday, artist Leyla McCalla has just dropped the title track from her new album and fifth studio album Sun Without the Heat. Throughout the record's ten tracks, McCalla achieves a balance of heaviness and light with melodies and rhythms derived from various forms of Afro-diasporic music including Afrobeat, Ethiopian modalities, Brazilian Tropicalismo, and American folk and blues. Listen here!



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