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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 VOICE Winner Chris Blue Releases His Debut Album, 'Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart'
THE VOICE Winner Chris Blue Releases His Debut Album, 'Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart'
June 7, 2024

Chris Blue, the winner of NBC’s The Voice season 12, releases his debut album, Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart. The 10-song collection brims with passionate renditions of songs that have personally impacted and shaped the soulful vocalist. Listen to the album now!

Sydney Rose Debuts New Single 'Briston'
Sydney Rose Debuts New Single 'Briston'
June 7, 2024

Singer/songwriter Sydney Rose has debuted new single “Briston,” out now. Led by piano and hushed vocals, the diaristic track finds the artist reflecting on an unhealthy relationship, building to a crescendo on Rose’s repeated refrain as she draws the conclusion: “You don’t know me.” Listen to the new single!

Flatland Cavalry Release Two New Versions of 'Landslide'
Flatland Cavalry Release Two New Versions of 'Landslide'
June 7, 2024

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry is releasing two new versions of Fleetwood Mac’s beloved song, “Landslide.' The releases come as the band celebrates their 10-year anniversary this week and marks a full circle moment for the group, as “Landslide” is one of the songs they covered in the earliest days of their career. Listen to the new recordings here!

Gus Dapperton Unveils Eclectic New EP 'Tunes for Late Spring'
Gus Dapperton Unveils Eclectic New EP 'Tunes for Late Spring'
June 7, 2024

Rising alt-pop artist Gus Dapperton releases his new EP, Tunes for Late Spring. The 4-song set includes a stunning update of Wham!’s 1984 hit “Everything She Wants” as well as his recent reinventions of Cher’s seminal “Believe” and Bobby Caldwell's evergreen “What You Won’t Do For Love.” Listen to the EP now!

Jesse Daniel Releases New LP 'Countin' The Miles'
Jesse Daniel Releases New LP 'Countin' The Miles'
June 7, 2024

Austin-based singer/songwriter Jesse Daniel releases his new LP Countin’ The Miles. Born from his commitment to country music and a country way of living, much of the album was inspired by the battlecry he’s spent years hearing from fans — “Jesse Daniel plays my kind of country.” Listen to the new LP!

Atarashii Gakko! Release Debut Album 'AG! Calling'
Atarashii Gakko! Release Debut Album 'AG! Calling'
June 7, 2024

ATARASHII GAKKO!, the wildly special progressive-pop girl group from Tokyo, has released their energetic and highly anticipated debut album, AG! Calling. The incredible 11-track album explores the theme of 'Calling,' drawing from the dual meaning of the Japanese word 'korin [降臨],' signifying both 'calling' and 'to descend' or 'to arrive.' Listen to the album now!

Mickey Guyton Ushers in Summer with New Bop 'Make It Me'
Mickey Guyton Ushers in Summer with New Bop 'Make It Me'
June 7, 2024

Four-time, Grammy®-nominated artist Mickey Guyton has unveiled her new song, “Make It Me.' Along with the new release, Mickey has announced the addition of Abbey Cone and Denitia as special guests on her upcoming 22-city CMT On Tour Presents Mickey Guyton. The rising artists join Mickey as she kicks off her headlining tour on Sept. 18 at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen to the song now!

Bella White to Release Covers EP 'Five For Silver'
Bella White to Release Covers EP 'Five For Silver'
June 7, 2024

Singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Bella White has announced her new EP, Five For Silver, out digitally August 16th on Rounder Records. On Five For Silver, White reimagines songs that have influenced both her life and career, by luminaries Lucinda Williams, Jeff Tweedy, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris and Ted Lucas.

Omar Apollo to Embark on North American Headline Tour Launching in August
Omar Apollo to Embark on North American Headline Tour Launching in August
June 7, 2024

After unveiling his plans for his sophomore album, God Said No, Omar Apollo has announced an accompanying tour, which will commence on August 20th in his home state of Indiana. The God Said No Tour will include 29 dates, with stops in New York City, Boston, Toronto, Houston, and more. Later performances will see Apollo grace iconic venues such as the Greek Theatre and Hollywood Bowl, among others.

Little Big Town to Release 'Greatest Hits' Album in August
Little Big Town to Release 'Greatest Hits' Album in August
June 7, 2024

The Greatest Hits album collects over two decades of chart-busting country smashes on one definitive body of work, ranging from the GRAMMY® Award-winning “Pontoon”, “Boondocks” and “Better Man” to massively influential anthems such as “Girl Crush.”  It traces the quartet’s unbelievable journey from humble beginnings to country royalty.

Fantastic Cat Releases New Album 'Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat'
Fantastic Cat Releases New Album 'Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat'
June 7, 2024

Fantastic Cat has successfully released their sophomore album, Now That’s What I Call Fantastic Cat. The release follows last night’s listening party and virtual adoption event, in which the band teamed up with the Animal Care Centers of New York to premiere the full album and help find forever homes for cats in NYC’s biggest shelter system. Listen to the new album now!

The War And Treaty Releases New Song 'Called You By Your Name'
The War And Treaty Releases New Song 'Called You By Your Name'
June 7, 2024

Having recently been named Billboard’s 2024 Country Power Players Groundbreaker, The War And Treaty share a brand new song, “Called You By Your Name.” Written by the husband-and-wife pair and driven by an electric sound that has them dubbed the “King and Queen of Gospel Country,” “Called You By Your Name” is the third song release from the group this year, following standout tracks “Stealing A Kiss” and “Leads Me Home.” Listen to the song now!

BATHE ALONE Release New Album 'I Don't Do Humidity'
BATHE ALONE Release New Album 'I Don't Do Humidity'
June 7, 2024

Atlanta dream pop artist Bathe Alone shares their new album, I Don’t Do Humidity. The moniker for multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone, who works closely with producer Damon Moon (Curtis Harding, Lunar Vacation & more), the new album unpacks her recent divorce and toxic friendships. Listen to the new album!

Red Wanting Blue Release Their Thirteenth Studio Album, 'Light It Up'
Red Wanting Blue Release Their Thirteenth Studio Album, 'Light It Up'
June 7, 2024

Columbus, Ohio’s indie rock stalwarts RED WANTING BLUE have released their much-anticipated thirteenth studio album, Light It Up. “We broke the mold with this record,” says Red Wanting Blue frontman Scott Terry. “Sonically, structurally, professionally; we threw out all the old rules and decided just to trust in each other, and the result is an album that feels like it’s been 27 years in the making.” Listen to the new album!

St. South to Release New EP 'BIG SADS'; Shares Title Track  ​  ​ 
St. South to Release New EP 'BIG SADS'; Shares Title Track  ​  ​ 
June 7, 2024

St. South's stirring and emotive new EP, BIG SADS, will be out September 20th. Ahead of the release, she shares the EP’s title track and opening moment. While it might be the record’s introduction – tiptoeing in with whispered vocals, a looping drumbeat, and an affecting piano melody – it was the final track written for the record. Listen to the song now!

Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters to Release New LP 'Rock n Roll Your Heart Away'
Boston Rock Legends Nervous Eaters to Release New LP 'Rock n Roll Your Heart Away'
June 7, 2024

Boston's Nervous Eaters have announced details for their upcoming 10-track album 'Rock n Roll Your Heart Away,' out August 23. The just-released title track is a soulful, bluesy rocker that's sure to get your feet moving. It's the latest gem in a string of recent singles from these rock and roll veterans. Listen to the new song!

Elderbrook Releases Uplifting New Single 'Shallow Water'
Elderbrook Releases Uplifting New Single 'Shallow Water'
June 7, 2024

Grammy-winning DJ and producer Elderbrook unveils his new single ‘Shallow Water’, out now. Building around a poignant vocal and uplifting organs, ‘Shallow Water’ is a pulsating and life-affirming single. Listen to the single now!

Dua Lipa Releases Amazon Music Original Version of 'Illusion' Remixed by Regard
Dua Lipa Releases Amazon Music Original Version of 'Illusion' Remixed by Regard
June 7, 2024

Amazon Music, 3x GRAMMY, 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa, and DJ and producer Regard release a special, brand-new Amazon Music Original remix of “Illusion”, from her latest album Radical Optimism. The Amazon Music Original Illusion (Regard Remix – Amazon Music Original)” is available now, exclusive to Amazon Music listeners. Listen to the remix!

Karen Jonas Releases New Single 'Gold in the Sand'
Karen Jonas Releases New Single 'Gold in the Sand'
June 7, 2024

Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). Jonas created a technicolor portrait of vintage magic throughout 12 songs, and her new single, “Gold in the Sand,' is a vibrant showcase. Listen to the single now!

See Lineup Additions to Maiden Voyage of 'Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise'
See Lineup Additions to Maiden Voyage of 'Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise'
June 7, 2024

'Little Steven' Van Zandt and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, have unveiled a number of maximum new additions to the maiden voyage of Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise, a full throttle, four-day Rock 'N' Roll adventure sailing May 9-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem.



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