Broadway Revival of Proof Now on Sale
The Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof by David Auburn is now available for tickets. The revival stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle alongside Samira Wiley and Jin Ha.
Production Details
Proof will be performed at the Booth Theatre starting March 31, 2026, with the official opening on April 16. The show is directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail.
Plot Overview
Catherine (played by Edebiri), the gifted yet unsettled daughter of famed mathematics professor Robert (Cheadle), faces emotional upheaval when a notebook containing a groundbreaking proof is found following her father’s death. As arguments arise over the notebook’s true author, Catherine must grapple with legacy and the cost of proving herself.
Creative Team
- Original music by Kris Bowers
- Scenic design by Teresa L. Williams
- Costume design by Dede Ayite
- Lighting design by Amanda Zieve
- Sound design by Justin Ellington and Connor Wang
- Hair and wig design by Mia Neal
- Casting by Daniel Swee
- Production stage manager: Sara Gammage
- General manager: Baseline Theatrical
History and Accolades
Proof originally premiered off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000 before moving to Broadway, where it earned six Tony Award nominations and won three, including Best Play. It also received the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
“Proof is set to play the Booth Theatre starting on March 31, 2026. The production, directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail, will officially open on April 16.”
“In Proof, Catherine, the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert, is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death.”
Summary: The Broadway revival of David Auburn’s acclaimed play Proof, featuring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, offers a poignant story about family, legacy, and genius, with its premiere scheduled for spring 2026.