Proof Revival Coming to Broadway with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
A revival of Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in their Broadway debuts, is set to open soon. The play, written by David Auburn, won both the Pulitzer and Tony Awards and explores themes of genius, inheritance, and faith.
Performance Details
- Previews begin: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Official opening night: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Run duration: Limited 16-week engagement
- Theatre: Booth Theatre, 222 W 45th St
Cast
- Catherine: Ayo Edebiri, Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award winner (The Bear)
- Robert: Don Cheadle, Academy Award nominee, two-time Golden Globe winner, 11-time Emmy nominee (House of Lies)
- Hal: Jin Ha, Grammy nominee (M. Butterfly, Hamilton)
- Claire: Samira Wiley, Emmy and SAG Award winner (Orange is the New Black, Handmaid’s Tale)
Plot Summary
Catherine, the gifted yet unsettled daughter of the renowned mathematician Robert, faces upheaval after discovering a notebook containing a groundbreaking proof following his death.
“Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will make their Broadway debuts in the revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning Proof, a haunting story of brilliance, inheritance, and belief.”
Proof combines a powerful narrative with an extraordinary cast, bringing a celebrated theatrical masterpiece back to the stage.
Author’s summary: The 2026 revival of Proof marks the Broadway debuts of Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in a limited-run production exploring genius and legacy through a gripping family drama.