Proof Returns to Broadway with Edebiri and Cheadle
A new revival of David Auburn’s acclaimed play Proof is heading to Broadway, featuring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in their Broadway debuts. The production revives Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning drama exploring brilliance, inheritance, and faith in one’s own mind.
Production Details
- Previews begin: March 31, 2026
- Opening night: April 16, 2026
- Run: Limited 16-week engagement
- Venue: Booth Theatre, 222 W 45th Street, New York
Cast and Roles
- Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) as Catherine, a gifted but troubled daughter of a brilliant mathematician.
- Don Cheadle (House of Lies) as Robert, Catherine’s late father and renowned mathematics professor.
- Jin Ha (M. Butterfly, Hamilton) as Hal, a former student of Robert’s.
- Samira Wiley (Orange Is the New Black, Handmaid’s Tale) as Claire, Catherine’s supportive yet pragmatic sister, marking her Broadway debut.
Story Overview
The play follows Catherine, the brilliant but restless daughter of mathematician Robert, as she grapples with her father’s legacy and her own uncertain genius. When a mysterious notebook containing a groundbreaking proof is found after Robert’s death, questions arise about authorship, inheritance, and trust.
"Proof is a haunting story of brilliance, inheritance, and belief."
Author’s Summary
This revival of Proof brings together new voices and compelling performances in a story that questions the fragile line between genius and madness.