Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join Broadway Cast 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. The play will run for 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, starting March 31, with opening night on April 16.
Cast and Roles
- Samira Wiley stars as Claire.
- Jin Ha plays Hal.
- Ayo Edebiri portrays Catherine.
- Don Cheadle appears as Robert.
Except for Ha, all actors make their Broadway debuts with this production.
About the Actors
- Wiley is known for her TV roles in The Handmaid's Tale (Emmy Award) and Orange is the New Black (SAG Award). She also appeared on the London stage in Intimate Apparel and Blues for an Alabama Sky, and off-Broadway in Daphne’s Dive.
- Ha has performed in New York shows like Hamilton and Here We Are, as well as on TV in Pachinko.
About the Play
"Proof follows the daughter of a genius math professor who discovers a revelatory proof after his death and faces turmoil when the authorship of the proof is questioned."
Written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, this revival marks the first time Proof has been staged since its 2000 premiere, when it won both the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize.
Production Details
- Venue: Booth Theatre
- Run: 16 weeks
- Start Date: March 31
- Opening Night: April 16
Author’s summary: Samira Wiley and Jin Ha join a star-studded Broadway revival of David Auburn’s acclaimed drama Proof, marking Wiley’s Broadway debut in a production that explores genius, loss, and authorship.