Broadway Revival of Proof Now on Sale
David Auburn’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof is now available for ticket purchase. The revival, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle alongside Samira Wiley and Jin Ha, will be performed at the Booth Theatre starting March 31, 2026.
Production Details
The play, directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail, will officially open on April 16, 2026. The story follows Catherine (played by Edebiri), the gifted but troubled daughter of a famous mathematics professor, Robert (played by Cheadle). After Robert’s death, a notebook with a groundbreaking proof is found, sparking questions about its true author. Catherine faces the challenge of defending her legacy and proving herself.
Creative Team
- Original music by Kris Bowers
- Scenic design by Teresa L. Williams
- Costume design by Dede Ayite
- Lighting design by Amanda Zieve
- Sound design by Justin Ellington and Connor Wang
- Hair and wig design by Mia Neal
- Casting by Daniel Swee
- Production stage manager: Sara Gammage
- General management: Baseline Theatrical
About Proof
Proof premiered off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000 before moving to Broadway. The play garnered six Tony Award nominations, winning three, including Best Play, and earned the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
"Catherine, the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert, is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death."
Proof explores themes of legacy, trust, and the burden of genius through a gripping family drama set against the world of mathematics.
Author’s summary: The Broadway revival of Proof brings renewed spotlight to Auburn’s acclaimed drama, featuring stellar performances and a gifted creative team to honor its Pulitzer-winning legacy.