Broadway Revival of Proof Now on Sale
David Auburn’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof is now available for ticket purchase. The revival stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle alongside Samira Wiley and Jin Ha.
Performance Details
- The play will be performed at the Booth Theatre beginning March 31, 2026.
- Official opening night is scheduled for April 16, 2026.
- The production is directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail.
Plot Overview
Proof centers on Catherine (played by Edebiri), the gifted but troubled daughter of a renowned mathematics professor, Robert (played by Cheadle). Following Robert’s death, a notebook holding a groundbreaking mathematical proof is found. As arguments arise about who truly authored the proof, Catherine faces challenges related to legacy and self-validation.
Creative Team
- Original music by Kris Bowers
- 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
- Production stage manager: Sara Gammage
- General manager: Baseline Theatrical
About the Play
Proof originally 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 is set to play the Booth Theatre starting on March 31, 2026, with the official opening on April 16."
"As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of proving herself."
Author's summary: This Broadway revival of Proof brings a powerful story of genius, legacy, and family drama to the Booth Theatre with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle leading the cast.