Overview

• Van Der Beek announced hours before the event that two stomach viruses would keep him from attending the live staged reading.
• He previously disclosed a colorectal cancer diagnosis in November 2024, offering context for his public health updates.
• Media reports indicate Lin-Manuel Miranda will substitute in the reading, which proceeds as scheduled at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York.
• The performance features a live reading of the show's pilot with original cast members including Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson.
• The fundraiser benefits F Cancer, a nonprofit focused on early detection, prevention, and health equity for cancer patients.