What happened at the Dawson's Creek reunion?

The Dawson's Creek cast reunited last month for a special reading of the pilot script at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, raising funds for the F Cancer charity. When James Van Der Beek was unable to attend due to illness, Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda stepped in to portray the lead character Dawson Leery.

Who performed the Dawson's Creek theme song at the reunion?

In addition to the script reading, the Dawson's Creek cast was joined by James Van Der Beek's children to perform a sing-along of the show's iconic theme song, "I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole.

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Dawson's Creek Cast Reunites with Broadway Star's Surprise Appearance

Q: How did the Dawson's Creek reunion support a charitable cause?

The Dawson's Creek reunion was organized to raise funds for the F Cancer charity, with the cast members reprising their iconic roles for a special reading of the pilot script.

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Summary

James Van Der Beek unable to attend Dawson's Creek reunion due to illness
Lin-Manuel Miranda steps in to portray lead character Dawson Leery
Reunion raises funds for F Cancer charity, includes cast sing-along

Dawson's Creek Cast Reunites with Broadway Star's Surprise Appearance

Last month, the cast of the beloved teen drama Dawson's Creek reunited at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway for a special reading of the pilot script. The highly anticipated event was organized to raise funds for the F Cancer charity, with the cast members reprising their iconic roles.

However, one key member of the Dawson's Creek family was unable to attend the reunion. James Van Der Beek, who played the lead character Dawson Leery, had to cancel his appearance due to illness. Fortunately, the cast found the perfect replacement in the form of Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is close friends with Michelle Williams' husband, Thomas Kail.

Miranda's addition to the Dawson's Creek reunion was a big win for the cast and crew. "James was also very thrilled that Lin was able to step in. His kids and family were able to see Hamilton the day before," explained Busy Philipps, who portrayed the character Audrey on the show.