Cast of 'Proof' Broadway Revival Announced
Samira Wiley and Jin Ha complete the cast of Proof on Broadway, starring alongside Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle. Performances are scheduled for 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, starting March 31, with the opening night on April 16.
Production Details
The play is the first revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony-winning drama, directed by Thomas Kail. The story revolves around the daughter of a genius math professor who discovers a groundbreaking proof of his after his death. Tensions arise as questions about its authorship come to light.
Cast Members
- Samira Wiley as Claire
- Jin Ha as Hal
- Ayo Edebiri as Catherine
- Don Cheadle as Robert
Notable Background
Wiley is renowned for her Emmy-winning TV roles in The Handmaid's Tale and Orange is the New Black. She has also performed on London's stage in Intimate Apparel and Blues for an Alabama Sky. Ha has appeared in NYC productions like Hamilton and Here We Are, as well as TV series like Pachinko. All cast members except Ha are debuting on Broadway with this play.
Critical Acclaim and Background
Proof is the first revival of the drama that debuted in 2000, winning both the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize. The story explores the complex relationships and secrets of a gifted mathematician's family after his death.
Author's summary: The upcoming Broadway revival of Proof features notable actors Wiley and Ha, bringing new life to a Pulitzer-winning drama about genius, family, and deceit, with performances at the Booth Theatre starting in late March.