Dawson's Creek cast reunites for charity reading with Van Der Beek

The Dawsons Creek cast is reuniting for a one-night charity event in New York City, performing a live reading of the show's pilot on September 22 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The fundraiser, in partnership with the nonprofit F Cancer, will benefit the organization and James Van Der Beek, who has been publicly documented as facing stage 3 colorectal cancer. The reunion will bring together the full original lineup, with several cast members who joined after the first season reading multiple roles in the pilot.

The event is billed as the first on-stage gathering of the Dawsons Creek ensemble since the series concluded in 2003. James Van Der Beek will participate alongside Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, John Wesley Shipp, MaryMargaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Kerr Smith, Meredith Monroe and Busy Philipps. Philipps, Smith and Monroe—who joined the show after its debut season—will alternate readings, portraying various characters from the pilot, while the remaining cast members will reprise their iconic roles. The evening will be directed by Jason Moore, with production credits including series creator Kevin Williamson, Greg Berlanti and other longtime...