Katie Holmes Has a 'MiniDawson's CreekReunion' with Former Costar Nina Repeta

Mar. 15, 2025

Katie Holmes and Nina Repeta on Sept. 17, 2024.Photo:Katie Holmes/Instagram

Katie Holmes Has a ‘Mini Dawson’s Creek Reunion’ with Former Costar Nina Repeta at First Our Town Broadway Preview

Katie Holmes/Instagram

Katie Holmeshad a very special visitor at the opening preview night of her new Broadway show!

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the actress' formerDawson’s Creekcostar Nina Repeta was in attendance at the Barrymore Theatre in New York City as Holmes, 45, debuted her playOur Townfor audiences.

Holmes posted a sweet black-and-white photo of herself with Repeta, who played her character Joey Potter’s big sister/guardian Bessie Potter, on the hit WB teen drama. Holmes and Repeta, 57, posed with their arms around one another and smiled for the camera.

“Thank you Nina for coming to see@ourtownbroadway. A mini dawson’s creek reunion,” Holmes wrote atop the snapshot on herInstagram Stories, adding a red heart emoji.

Holmes then went on toshare a postfrom a fan account thatfeatured photosof her and Repeta in the pilot episode of the show, then a poignant déjà vu moment later in the series.

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Katie Holmes and Nina Repeta on Sept. 17, 2024.Katie Holmes/Instagram

Katie Holmes Has a ‘Mini Dawson’s Creek Reunion’ with Former Costar Nina Repeta at First Our Town Broadway Preview

The happy reunion comes not long after tragedy hit theDawson’s Creekfamily in the form of thedeath of Obi Ndefo, who played Bodie Wells, the partner of Repeta’s character and de facto older brother/supplementary guardian for Joey.

Nkem Ndefo, Obi’s sister, announced his death in a Facebookposton Saturday, Aug. 31, writing, “Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace.”

“He was wonderful to work with and such a kind man. I send prayers and grace to his family. Rest in Peace,” Holmes wrote underneath a screenshotted photo of Humes, 70, and Obi, including a heart emoji.

Obi Ndefo onDawson’s Creek; Katie Holmes.The WB;Getty

Katie Holmes Obi Ndefo

The WB;Getty

Holmes returns to Broadway for the first time in over a decade withOur Town,having made her debut on the Great White Way in the 2008 revival ofAll My Sonsand last trod the boards in 2012’sDead Accounts.

Parsons, 51, last appeared inMother Play, which ran from April 25 to June 16. It was nominated for four Tonys, including best play and best featured actor in a play for theBig Bang Theoryalum.

Tickets forOur Town,playing at the Barrymore Theatre in New York City, are now on sale onTelecharge.com.

source: people.com