James Van Der Beek may have been physically unable to attend the Dawson's Creek reunion, but Dawson Leery's presence was felt when Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and company gathered at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway. The Monday, September 22, event kicked off with Williams, 45, Holmes, 46, and Jackson, 47, taking the stage to read their respective roles as Jen Lindley, Joey Potter and Pacey Witter, the audience screamed in excitement. The theater then paused to play a video from Van Der Beek, who sent a special message of appreciation to fans.