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Overview
- The live reading of the series pilot was held on Sept. 22 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York to support F Cancer and honor James Van Der Beek.
- In treatment for stage‑3 colorectal cancer, Van Der Beek skipped in person after contracting two stomach viruses but thanked fans and colleagues in a surprise video message.
- Lin‑Manuel Miranda stepped in to read Dawson onstage, introduced by Van Der Beek during his virtual appearance.
- Kimberly Van Der Beek and the couple's children joined the cast onstage to sing Paula Cole's theme song, "I Don't Want To Wait."
- Original cast members including Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunited alongside Mary Beth Peil, John Wesley Shipp, Mary‑Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Kerr Smith, Meredith Monroe and Busy Philipps.