Proof Revival Coming to Broadway with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
A revival of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play Proof is set to premiere on Broadway, featuring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle making their Broadway debuts.
Production Details
The play will begin previews on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with an official opening night scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026. It will run for a limited engagement of 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, located at 222 W 45th St.
Cast
- Ayo Edebiri stars as Catherine. She is an Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award winner known for The Bear.
- Don Cheadle plays Robert. He is an Academy Award nominee, two-time Golden Globe winner, and 11-time Emmy nominee known for House of Lies.
- Jin Ha, a Grammy Award nominee, will play Hal. His credits include M. Butterfly, Hamilton, and Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.
- Samira Wiley, an Emmy and SAG Award winner, makes her Broadway debut as Claire. She is known for Orange is the New Black and The Handmaid’s Tale.
Plot Overview
The story centers on Catherine, the gifted but troubled daughter of a renowned mathematics professor, Robert. After his death, Catherine discovers a notebook containing a groundbreaking proof, which sets off a complex emotional journey.
"Proof is a haunting story of brilliance, inheritance, and belief."
Proof explores themes of genius, family legacy, and trust amid tragedy.