Broadway Revival of Proof Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Is Now on Sale
David Auburn’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof is now available for tickets. The revival stars Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Samira Wiley, and Jin Ha, and will be performed at the Booth Theatre starting March 31, 2026.
Production Details
The show is directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail and will officially open on April 16, 2026. This revival includes original music by Kris Bowers and features:
- 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
- Stage management by Sara Gammage
Baseline Theatrical is the general manager of the production.
Synopsis
Proof tells the story of Catherine (played by Edebiri), the brilliant yet unsettled daughter of celebrated mathematics professor Robert (played by Cheadle). After Robert’s death, a notebook containing a groundbreaking mathematical proof is found, sparking controversy over who really authored it. Catherine faces pressure to prove her own identity while confronting her father's legacy.
About the Play
Proof originally premiered off-Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000. It later transferred to Broadway, where it earned six Tony Award nominations and won three, including Best Play. It also received the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
“Proof is set to play the Booth Theatre starting on March 31, 2026. The production, directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail, will officially open on April 16.”
“In Proof, 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.”
Author's summary: This Broadway revival of Proof brings a fresh cast and creative team to a celebrated play about family, genius, and the quest to prove oneself.