Overview

• The Sept. 22 live reading at New York’s Richard Rodgers Theatre went forward with a reunion of original cast members including Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and more.
• Van Der Beek appeared via a pre-recorded onstage video thanking supporters and introducing Lin-Manuel Miranda to read the role of Dawson.
• His wife, Kimberly, and their children attended and joined the cast for a sing-along of Paula Cole’s I Don’t Want to Wait.
• The benefit was directed by Jason Moore and produced by Williams with Thomas Kail, Kevin Williamson, Greg Berlanti, Carl Ogawa and Maggie Brohn.
• Proceeds were designated for F Cancer and, as reported by multiple outlets, to help cover Van Der Beek’s treatment costs.