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.
Cast and Performance Details
Wiley and Ha complete the cast of Proof on Broadway, joining previously announced stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle. The play will run for 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, starting March 31, with opening night on April 16.
- Samira Wiley stars as Claire
- Jin Ha plays Hal
- Ayo Edebiri appears as Catherine
- Don Cheadle takes the role of Robert
Actors' Backgrounds
Wiley is widely recognized for her TV roles in The Handmaid's Tale (Emmy Award) and Orange is the New Black (SAG Award). She has also performed on the London stage in Intimate Apparel and Blues for an Alabama Sky as well as Off-Broadway in Daphne’s Dive. Jin Ha has appeared in New York City productions such as Hamilton and Here We Are, and on television in Pachinko.
About the Play
Written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, Proof follows the story of the daughter of a brilliant math professor who discovers a groundbreaking proof after his death. The play explores the ensuing turmoil as others question the authorship of the proof.
"Proof won the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize upon its 2000 premiere."
This production marks the first revival of the play, with all the main cast members except Jin Ha making their Broadway debuts.
Author’s Summary
This revival of Proof features Emmy winner Samira Wiley’s Broadway debut and reunites a talented cast in David Auburn’s celebrated, award-winning drama about genius and legacy.