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” returns to Broadway, featuring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in the lead roles. The revival also stars Samira Wiley and Jin Ha.

Production Details

The play will run at the Booth Theatre beginning March 31, 2026, with its official opening on April 16. Tony Award winner Thomas Kail directs the production.

Story Overview

The drama centers on Catherine, portrayed by Ayo Edebiri, the gifted yet unsettled daughter of a distinguished mathematician, Robert, played by Don Cheadle. After her father’s death, the discovery of a mysterious notebook containing a groundbreaking proof forces Catherine to face questions of authorship, inheritance, and identity.

“As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy and the cost of proving herself.”

Creative Team

Music by Kris Bowers
Scenic design by Teresa L. Williams
Costumes by Dede Ayite
Lighting by Amanda Zieve
Sound 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

History of the Play

“Proof” premiered off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000 before transferring to Broadway. The show earned six Tony Award nominations and won three, including Best Play, and also received the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Author’s Summary

The revival of “Proof” brings new life to Auburn’s celebrated play, blending a gifted cast and modern artistry to revisit questions of genius, loss, and belief.

Broadway Shows — 2025-11-07