Broadway Revival of Proof Opens at the Booth Theatre
A new production of David Auburn's acclaimed play Proof has opened at Broadway's Booth Theatre. Directed by Thomas Kail, this revival features a notable cast including Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha, and Kara Young.
The Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play returns to Broadway with a new cast led by Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle.
Production & Creative Team
- Play: Proof by David Auburn
- Theatre: Booth Theatre on Broadway
- Director: Thomas Kail
- Running Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an intermission.
The creative team behind the production includes:
- Set Design: Teresa L. Williams
- Lighting Design: Amanda Zieve
- Costume Design: Dede Ayite
Cast and Roles
- Ayo Edebiri plays Catherine, a 25-year-old college dropout.
- Don Cheadle plays Robert, Catherine's father, a brilliant mathematician.
- Kara Young plays Claire, Catherine's sister.
- Jin Ha plays Hal, a former student of Robert's.
This production marks the Broadway debuts for both Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle. Kara Young joined the cast last month as a replacement for Samira Wiley. According to the provided sources, Young has received Tony Award nominations for her Broadway performances from 2022 through 2025, winning in 2024 and 2025.
About the Play
Proof originally debuted on Broadway in 2000, winning the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play explores complex themes of mathematics, genius, and family relationships.
Plot Synopsis
The story centers on Catherine in the aftermath of her father Robert's death. Her sister, Claire, arrives to handle the funeral arrangements, while Hal, a former student, seeks access to Robert's mathematical notebooks.
A significant mathematical proof is discovered among the papers, a discovery that profoundly affects the relationships between all the characters.
Catherine states she was aware of the proof and, according to one source, claims to have written it herself.