Broadway Revival of Proof, Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, Is Now on Sale

Broadway Revival of Proof Now on Sale

David Auburn’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof is now available for tickets. The revival stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, alongside Samira Wiley and Jin Ha.

Performance Details

The play will be staged at the Booth Theatre, beginning previews on March 31, 2026, with an official opening night on April 16. The production is directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail.

Plot Summary

Proof follows Catherine (played by Edebiri), the gifted but troubled daughter of a celebrated mathematics professor, Robert (played by Cheadle). After Robert's death, Catherine faces upheaval when a notebook containing a groundbreaking proof is found. As disputes arise over who actually wrote it, Catherine struggles with the weight of her father’s legacy and the challenge of proving her own genius.

Creative Team

Historical Context

Proof first premiered off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000 before transferring to Broadway. It earned six Tony Award nominations, winning three, including Best Play. It also won the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

"Proof premiered off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000 and then transferred to Broadway where it received six Tony Award nominations and won three including Best Play and the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama."

Proof takes audiences on an emotional journey through the complexities of genius, grief, and truth.

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