Overview

• The cast staged a one-night live reading of the pilot at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Sept. 22 to raise funds for cancer causes tied to James Van Der Beek.
• Van Der Beek, recovering from two stomach viruses, appeared via a pre-recorded video from Austin to thank attendees and introduce Lin-Manuel Miranda.
• Miranda served as a last-minute understudy for Dawson after organizers led by Michelle Williams arranged the substitution.
• Kimberly Van Der Beek attended with their six children, with daughters Olivia, 14, and Emilia, 9, performing the show’s theme song onstage.
• Producers and cast boosted fundraising through auctions and photo ops, as colleagues shared emotional support, including tributes from Busy Philipps and Katie Holmes.