Busy Phillips News

James Van Der Beek had to drop out of Monday's Dawson's Creek live event due to illness, but Lin-Manuel Miranda will take his place in the upcoming reading and we've got the scoop.

In celebration of HAMILTON's 10th Anniversary on Broadway, a special premiere screening event for the filmed Broadway production took place at the newly revitalized Delacorte Theater on September 3. Check out photos here!

On Thursday, July 24th, the World Premiere production of GINGER TWINSIES opened Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre. Written and directed by Kevin Zak, is a deliriously clever send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap. Check out photos from opening night!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more. 

Mathilde Dratwa’s play A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein debuted in a one-night reading that benefited the NYCLU. See photos here!

Watch as Bette Midler talks Hello, Dolly! with Busy Philipps!

Sara, Busy, Paula and Renée tell Jennifer about their connection before they were cast in “Girls5eva” and Renée opens up about getting through a tough time after losing a baby. Then, Sara Bareilles candidly discusses her recent engagement. Watch the videos from their appearance now!

Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guests Joey Fatone, AJ McLean, and Melissa Rouch. Don't miss the exciting discussions and fun video moments. Tune-in to watch host Jennifer Hudson give her NAACP Image Award acceptance speech for “The Jennifer Hudson Show” winning this year's “Outstanding Talk Series!” 

Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guest star Joe Manganiello. Tune in for an engaging conversation and exciting insights. Joe reveals to Jennifer how he found out about his real family name on “Finding Your Roots,” discovering that his grandfather wasn't his father's dad. Watch videos!

Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring Boris Kodjoe and a performance by the Celtic Irish Dance Academy. Tune in for a blend of celebrity talks and captivating dance performances. Watch videos from the episode now!

Watch a video of the Girls5Eva stars Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Busy Phillips, and Paula Pell teasing what to expect from season three, including new musical numbers and unexpected characters. Plus, find out how they would want to incorporate Broadway into a possible fourth season!

Check out photos from inside opening night of The world premiere of Oh, Mary!, which is now running at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Check out photos from opening night of Oh, Mary! at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Renée is coming to Houston to launch a new series at the HOBBY CENTER called BEYOND BROADWAY. It will debut on January 20th, and Renée will be a one-night-only affair to kick it all off. Upcoming performers in the series include Alan Cumming and Patti Lupone.

Get a glimpse of the celebrities who attended the opening night of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! including Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Bryan Cranston, and more.

Check out photos from the opening night celebration of Alex Edelman's Just For Us!

Lea Michele and Darren Criss reunite in an episode of Carpool Karaoke, where Gleeks get the moment they have been waiting for: Lea and Darren reuniting to belt out Broadway showstoppers...and also Meat Loaf? Watch the video clip from the episode now!

Top stories: Ralph Macchio attends a reading of The Karate Kid the Musical, first look at Ellie Kemper in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, New York City Center Encores! The Light in the Piazza, and more!

Watch an exclusive video clip of The Girls5Eva cast, Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, and Busy Phillips, singing and dancing along to George Michael's 'Freedom! '90.' This season will also include Lea Michele, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Darren Criss, Alanis Morissette, Alison Brie, Cara Delevingne, Avril Lavigne, and more.