Samira Wiley, Jin Ha complete 'Proof' Broadway cast with Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle

Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join Broadway Revival of Proof

Emmy Award winner Samira Wiley makes her Broadway debut alongside Hamilton alum Jin Ha in the first revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony-winning drama Proof. The production also stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle.

Performance Details

The play will run for 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, beginning March 31, with the official opening night on April 16.

Cast and Roles

Samira Wiley stars as Claire.
Jin Ha plays Hal.
Ayo Edebiri appears as Catherine.
Don Cheadle portrays Robert.

Except for Jin Ha, this marks the Broadway debut for the entire main cast.

Actors' Backgrounds

Wiley is acclaimed for her roles in TV series such as The Handmaid's Tale (Emmy Award) and Orange is the New Black (SAG Award). She has stage experience in London with Intimate Apparel and Blues for an Alabama Sky, and off-Broadway in Daphne’s Dive.
Ha has performed in NYC productions including Hamilton and Here We Are, and appeared on TV in Pachinko.

About the Play

Written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, Proof tells the story of the daughter of a genius math professor who discovers his groundbreaking proof after his death but faces turmoil as its authorship is questioned.

"Proof follows the daughter of a genius math professor who finds a revelatory proof of his after his death, and is thrust into turmoil when people begin to question its true authorship."

This revival is the first since the play's 2000 premiere, which earned both the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize.

Summary

This Broadway revival of Proof features Emmy winner Samira Wiley and Jin Ha, bringing fresh energy to David Auburn's acclaimed, award-winning drama exploring genius and trust.

New York Theatre Guide — 2025-11-07