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See photos of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Kara Young, Jin Ha in 'Proof' on Broadway

Edebiri and Cheadle make their Broadway debuts as a math professor and his brilliant daughter in the first revival of David Auburn's award-winning 2000 play.

Summary

  • This article contains photos of Proof on Broadway
  • The show follows a young woman dealing with the aftermath of her brilliant math-professor father's death
  • Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle make their Broadway debuts alongside Kara Young and Jin Ha
Gillian Russo
Gillian Russo

We have proof of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Kara Young, and Jin Ha together on Broadway! They star in the first revival of Proof, David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, at the Booth Theatre for a limited time only.

Cheadle and Edebiri make their Broadway debuts as deceased math professor Robert and his daughter Catherine, who may have inherited not only his genius, but his mental struggles. When Catherine discovers a groundbreaking math proof in Robert's office, she discovers the true cost of proving herself.

Young and Ha round out the cast as Claire and Hal under the direction of Thomas Kail (Hamilton). See the photographic proof below, and then get tickets.

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Photo credit: Proof on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy)

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Proof?

David Auburn wrote the play, winning a Tony for it.

Who directs Proof?

Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton, In the Heights) directs this revival.

Is Proof appropriate for kids?

The play has stronger themes like death and mental illness, so it is not for kids.

Is Proof good?

Yes, the acclaimed play won the Tony and Pulitzer and features an A-list cast.

Where is Proof playing?

Proof is playing at Booth Theatre. The theatre is located at 222 West 45th Street, New York, 10036.

How do you book tickets for Proof?

Book tickets for Proof on New York Theatre Guide.

How much do tickets cost for Proof?

Tickets for Proof start at $103.

What is Proof about?

Proof is a modern classic about a daughter grieving her genius father, wondering if she shares his mental illness, and arguing she was just as, if not more, brilliant.

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