AceShowbiz - Katie Holmes was recently spotted in Manhattan sporting a casual chic look, featuring a quilted puffer jacket and wide-leg jeans. The "Dawson's Creek" star has been keeping warm during her solo strolls with a hot drink in hand.

Despite sending Suri off to Carnegie Mellon University, Holmes has been enjoying her return to the Manhattan scene. She recently reunited with her former "Dawson's Creek" co-star, Nina Repeta, at the opening preview of her Broadway show, "Our Town".

Holmes plays Mrs. Webb in the revival, which features a star-studded cast and has received rave reviews from critics. While she is engrossed in rehearsals, she has also been able to focus on her other passions, such as dancing and book club.

Meanwhile, Suri has settled into her new routine at Carnegie Mellon. Holmes took her to Pittsburgh for the dorm room move-in and has been supporting her from afar. Interestingly, Suri's estranged father, Tom Cruise, is footing the bill for her college education, as agreed upon in their divorce agreement.

Holmes' Instagram shows glimpses into her New York life, including an adorable discovery of a heart-shaped leaf on her walk. She has also been promoting "Our Town", which officially opens on October 10.

While adjusting to being an empty nester, Holmes remains proud and supportive of Suri. She has even collaborated with her on several of her films, fostering a close bond between mother and daughter.