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Thursday, April 30, 2026

PROOF

by David Spencer

PROOF by David Auburn Directed by Thomas Kail Starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Booth Theatre Official Website Reviewed by David Spencer There’s a severe limit on what I can tell you about David Auburn’s…

PROOF Will Welcome Over 500 Students and Educators

Proof, in partnership with New York City’s Department of Education, will welcome over 500 New York City public school students and educators to attend the new production at Broadway’s Booth Theatre. The …

Proof

by Elyse Trevers

Is madness inherited? Is genius inherited? Are the two connected? These are some of the questions posed in Proof, David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony winning play in 2001. When an aging parent needs help, …

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tony Awards 2026 Eligibility Finalized Ahead of May 5 Nominations

by Sophia Rubino

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has met to confirm the eligibility status of 13 Broadway productions for the 2025-2026 season. This was the fourth and final time this season that the Tony Awards Admini…

Kara Young on the verge of setting new Tony record as 1st actor nominated 5 years in a row

by Jeffrey Kare

She plays Claire in Proof, the first revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Video: Ayo Edebiri Has a Tattoo of a Quote From Her PROOF Co-Star

Ayo Edebiri is making her Broadway debut in Proof, the new revival of David Auburn's play. The performer stars alongside Don Cheadle, marking her first project with the acclaimed actor. However, her appreciatio…

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Giving ‘Proof’ a New Meaning

by Salamishah Tillet and Marcus Maddox

The actors connected quickly as they prepared to make their Broadway debuts in a new revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Siegel Column: The Truth About Reviews

by Eyal Solomon

By Barbara & Scott Siegel... Let’s take a look at The Queen of Versailles, Proof, Beaches, Fallen Angels, The Fear of 13, and Giant

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Proves It

by Mason Pilevsky

Proof – 26 April 2026 Perhaps the biggest commonality between being a genius and having mental health challenges is that when people don’t understand what you’re seeing in the world around you, they don�…

Saturday, April 25, 2026

PROOF

by Brittany Crowell

Proof is a beautiful piece about family and legacy, and has returned to Broadway 25 years after its Pulitzer and Tony winning premier.  The piece, by David Auburn, is timeless in its storytelling and still pul…

Thursday, April 23, 2026

“PROOF”: STRONG PERFORMANCES BUT CONTRIVANCES ARE SHOWING

by Ron Fassler

By Samuel L. Leiter The Broadway revival of David Auburn’s 1999 drama Proof at the Booth Theatre, directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), has various laudatory features, but it fails to prove that the play live…

Don Cheadle makes Broadway debut in stunning revival of [PROOF]

by bwaySHO

Nothing to Prove: Ayo Edebiri Solves the Equation in a Razor-Sharp Revival of Proof

by Suzanna Bowling

Twenty-five years after Proof claimed both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony for Best Play, its return feels less like a revival and more like a recalibration—one that understands the fragility at its core and …

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Broadway Show: A Rush of Openings and Season Standouts Jessica Vosk & Nicholas Christopher

by Jamie Kravitz

No sleep! Bus, opening, another opening, another opening, plane, next place. It's the busiest week on Broadway, and The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is keeping you in the loop. See highlights from the latest…

The Broadway Show Covers Broadway’s Biggest Opening Nights: Proof, Schmigadoon!, Fallen Angels & More

by Jamie Kravitz

No sleep! Bus, opening, another opening, another opening, plane, next place. It's the busiest week on Broadway, and The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal is keeping you in the loop. See highlights from the latest…

Hear From Jessica Vosk, Nicholas Christopher and More on The Broadway Show!

by Broadway.com

It’s The Broadway Show, the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program spotlights exclusive A-list celebrities, the unsung heroes of Broadway and behind-the-scenes stories on Bro…

Matt Damon at PROOF opening night on Broadway NYC

by bwaySHO

Ayo Edebiri films [PROOF] Opening Night curtain call

by bwaySHO

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Inside Opening Night of 'Proof' with Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri & More

by BroadwayWorld

The best of Broadway was at the Booth Theatre last week, where the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof officially opened. In Proof, Catherine (Ayo Edeb…

Broadway Box Office: Grosses Fall Amid Spring Openings, Daniel Radcliffe Cracks Top Five

by Caitlin Huston

Last week saw the openings of 'The Fear of 13,' 'Proof' and 'Fallen Angels.'

‘Proof’, ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ & ‘Dog Day Afternoon’ Fill Seats During Springtime Crunch – Broadway Box Office

by Greg Evans

Broadway box office sagged a bit last week, possibly as the previous week’s Easter vacationers and spring-breakers returned home and a crowded, 40-show production slate with lots of newcomers competed with on…

Video: Why Don Cheadle Doesn't Want to Know Who's in the Audience for PROOF

Acclaimed actor Don Cheadle is making his Broadway debut in Proof, the new revival of David Auburn's play. With the actor now treading the Booth Theatre eight shows a week, there are plenty of opportunities for…

Inside Proof’s Broadway Revival: Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle and Cast Celebrate Opening Night

by Jamie Kravitz

Proof resonated deeply with audiences on Broadway when it first premiered in 2000. It won three 2001 Tony Awards, including Best Play, earned David Auburn the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and ran for over 900 perf…

Celebrate PROOF's Return to Broadway with Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle and More

by Broadway.com

Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle and more celebrate the Broadway return of PROOF on its opening night. Get tickets to PROOF: https://www.broadway.com/shows/proof/?campaign_id=TBSYouTube2026

Monday, April 20, 2026

Drama League Awards announces 2026 nominees

by Lee D'amato

Broadway nominees include “Ragtime,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Proof” and “The Lost Boys.”

Video: Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Discuss Their Broadway Debuts, Love of Theater on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in Proof, which opened last week at the Booth Theatre. CBS Sunday Morning dedicated a segment to this production, interviewing…

Video: Inside Opening Night of PROOF with Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri & More

The best of Broadway was at the Booth Theatre last week, where the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof officially opened. In Proof, Catherine (Ayo Edeb…

Proof, Fear, Fallen Angels on Broadway. #Stageworthy News of the Week.

by Jonathan Mandell

Escape or engage? That seems to be the choice in the shows that opened in the past week: You could spend time in an elegant English drawing room or on Death Row. It’s more or less the choice that continues th…

Last Week on Broadway: Monday, April 20, 2026

by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for 'Proof' on Broadway, 'Full Monty' to return to Broadway, busy final week of the season Every week, Matt Tamanini will bring you the biggest news from across the theatrical landscape and will prepare…

Friday, April 17, 2026

Major Curda dap up Lin-Manuel Miranda

by bwaySHO

Major Curda couldn't throw away his shot to dap up Lin-Manuel Miranda after bows for [PROOF] Opening Night on Broadway. @majorly.mc understudies Jin Ha in the role of Hal ✨See you at the SHO!✨

'The Fear of 13' and 'Proof' bring Adrian Brody, Tessa Thompson, Ayo Edebiri, and Don Cheadle to the boards. Will it bring them Tony love?

by David Buchanan

Award-winning A-listers open two high-profile shows. We examine whether the Hollywood stars will be able to break through crowded Tony field.

AYO EDEBIRI, DON CHEADLE, KARA YOUNG, JIN HA PROOF OPENING BOW

by bwaySHO

Watch AYO EDEBIRI, DON CHEADLE, KARA YOUNG, JIN HA PROOF OPENING BOW on

Photos: Michelle Williams, Busy Philipps, More Attend Broadway Opening of Proof

by Margaret Hall

The play, led by Don Cheadle and Ayo Edibiri, celebrated its Broadway opening night April 16.

A Starry Equation: Ayo Edebiri + Don Cheadle = Broadway's Proof Opening

by Sophia Rubino

Proof is David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a young woman named Catherine, the daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert, who is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelat…

A Starry Equation: Ayo Edebiri + Don Cheadle = Broadway's Buzziest Proof Opening

by Sophia Rubino

Proof, David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a young woman named Catherine, the daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert, who is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory p…

A Solid PROOF That Can Be Tricky At Points " Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Proof by David Auburn and starring Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Kara Young, and Jin Ha at the Booth Theatre in New York City.

everything I'm seeing on Broadway | the shows I'm watching on my Spring 2026 Theatre trip

by MickeyJoTheatre

Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQi6IkbVa2SJok8fUZOpKw/join ' OHMYGOD HEY! Right now I'm on my way back to New York to see as many of the new Spring Br…

Photos: PROOF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Proof, directed by Thomas Kail, officially opened on April 16 at the Booth Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking t…

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PROOF

The first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, directed by Thomas Kail, officially opened on April 16 at the Booth Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the o…

Ayo Edebiri & cast of PROOF meet Lin-Manuel Miranda NYC Opening Night

by bwaySHO

Ayo Edebiri, Jin Ha & Major Curda catch up with Lin-Manuel Miranda at opening night of [PROOF] on Broadway. ✨See you at the SHO!✨

PROOF's Broadway stars arrives on their opening night red carpet

by Broadway.com

What does 4+4 equal? ATE! PROOF's Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri, Kara Young and Jin Ha hit the opening night red carpet with the cast. To see Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri's Broadway debut performance, head over to …

Matt Damon, Michelle Williams, Renée Elise Goldsberry & more on PROOF Broadway opening red carpet

by Broadway.com

Proof the stars were out at PROOF's Broadway opening night! Matt Damon, Michelle Williams, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anna Wintour and more walked the red carpet! See PROOF on Broadway starring Ayo Edebiri, Don …

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Review Roundup: PROOF Returns to Broadway Starring Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle

Reviews are in for the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The limited, 16-week engagement, directed by Thomas Kail, is in performances now at the Booth T…

Reviews: What Do the Critics Think of Proof on Broadway?

by Meg Masseron, Margaret Hall

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle lead the revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play.

Proof

by Jacob Malizio

Emmy Winner Ayo Edebiri and Golden Globe Winner Don Cheadle make their long-awaited Broadway debuts in David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony Award"winning PROOF. Directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton), this …

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Try to Solve a Precise but Passionless Proof

by Jacob Malizio

Proof is so structurally sound that any production can have an impact, which is both a gift in theory and a potential liability in practice. Both sides of that equation are why Thomas Kail's current Broadway re…

Ayo Edebiri plus Don Cheadle equals an intriguing Broadway revival of Tony-winning play

by Jacob Malizio

While it may take the production a moment to fully kick into gear, Proof's effective performances from its four-member cast will keep theatergoers engrossed in all of its mathematical complexities and human ecc…

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Lead a Gripping but Oddly Paced Revival

by Jacob Malizio

"Proof" remains a scintillating play. Its questions about hereditary mental illness, the truth, and who can be labeled a genius " especially with a Black woman at the center " continue to resonate. Cheadle, You…

Ayo Edebiri shows her work in Proof

by Jacob Malizio

The more seasoned Broadway actors have the run of the stage: Ha's Hal is layered and endearing, and Kara Young"as Catherine's bougie and bossy sister, Claire, a currency analyst"is terrific as always, spinning …

Ayo Edebiri struggles but Kara Young soars in Broadway revival

by Jacob Malizio

A few technical missteps are nonetheless minor compared with the serious performance troubles at the heart of Kail's Proof. And yet, the unassuming strength of Auburn's writing manages to shine through that ons…

Ayo Edebiri is spectacular, captivating in 'Proof'

by Jacob Malizio

"Proof" is one of the best American dramas to emerge in the last decade of the 20th century, a script ripe for revival not least for how beautifully it focuses on a little family of imperfect humans, all loving…

'Proof' Review: Ayo Edebiri as a Math Girl, Interrupted

by Helen Shaw

The actress stars as a haunted genius opposite Don Cheadle as her father in David Auburn's 2001 drama. This revival, though, exposes the play's lack of rigor.

'Proof' review: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle star in underpowered Broadway revival

by Johnny Oleksinski

Just one piece of the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's most famous play answers the question "What exactly is 'Proof' + 26 years?" Ayo Edebiri.

Proof: 25-year-old Pulitzer Winner Proves to Be Even Better Than Before

by Steven Suskin

★★★★★ Ayo Edebiri heads the cast in Thomas Kail's production of the David Auburn play The post Proof: 25-year-old Pulitzer Winner Proves to Be Even Better Than Before appeared firs…

Proof review " Ayo Edebiri struggles but Kara Young soars in Broadway revival

by Richard Lawson

Booth Theatre, New York The Bear star and Don Cheadle are lost in a new take on David Auburn's family drama but a standout performance from the two-time Tony winner does some heavy lifting If one was a theater …

'Proof:' Stirring Revival Showcases Powerful Work By Ayo Edebiri & Kara Young

by Frank J. Avella

Twenty-five years ago, David Auburn's powerful play, Proof, won both the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The original production, which I found quite moving, starred Mary-Louise Parke…

Review: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Try to Solve a Precise but Passionless Proof

'Proof' Broadway Review: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Lead a Gripping but Oddly Paced Revival

by Aramide Tinubu

Grief is one of the most confounding aspects of the human experience. To live is to experience loss, and yet, we are never truly prepared. This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so…

'Proof' Review: 'The Bear' Star Ayo Edebiri Serves Up Transfixing Broadway Debut In Mathematical Mystery Play

by Greg Evans

You don't have to come equipped with a knowledge of super-advanced mathematics, or even know what two-plus-two equals, to grasp, from the very start of Thomas Kail's new revival of David Auburn's Proof, that Ay…

Proof: Calculated Brilliance

by Roma Torre

★★★★★ David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize winning play reemerges as a beautifully calibrated study of genius, love and doubt. The post Proof: Calculated Brilliance appeared first on New …

Proof Broadway Review

by Jonathan Mandell

Both Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are making their Broadway debuts in this first Broadway revival of David Auburn's play about a family of mathematicians " the father a genius who became mentally ill; the daught…

Ayo Edibiri and Don Cheadle scratch the surface of 'Proof' (Broadway review)

by Thom Geier

Ayo Edibiri and Don Cheadle are two of our finest screen performers, radiating an intelligence and likability that should serve them well in the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer-winning 2000 dr…

Ayo Edebiri " PROOF Opening Night

by bwaySHO

2x Tony Winner Kara Young opens PROOF on Broadway

by bwaySHO

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri talk being the first Black actors to bring 'Proof' to Broadway

by Ethan Alter

The two actors star in the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's Tony-winning show since its 2000 debut.

6 Reasons Proof Adds Up on Broadway

by Beth Stevens

David Auburn's Proof opened on Broadway 26 years ago and went on to win three Tony Awards and the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001. It has never been revived on Broadway. Until now. Thomas Kail's productio…

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

'The Fear Of 13' Broadway Review: Adrien Brody Stars In Dark Tale Of Justice So Very Long Delayed

by Greg Evans

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson make affecting Broadway debuts in The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino's based-on-a-true-story play about a falsely accused death row inmate and the woman who loves him from the ot…

First Look at Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in Broadway's Proof Revival

by Sophia Rubino

We now have proof of Proof. David Auburn's Pulitzer-winning play Proof began performances on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on March 31, ahead of opening night on April 16. A story about the power of legacy, the…

Get a 1st Look at Proof on Broadway

by Margaret Hall

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle lead the revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Exclusive: First Look at Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle in PROOF on Broadway

Preview performances are underway for the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The limited, 16-week engagement, directed by Thomas Kail, will officially op…

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball', 'Death Of A Salesman', 'Becky Shaw' & 'Titaníque' Open Big; 'Fear Of 13', 'Rocky Horror', 'P

by Greg Evans

Broadway held strong last week as a bevy of spring arrivals caught ticket-buyers' attention, with Becky Shaw, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Death of a Salesman and Titaníque opening to strong reviews and full or …

Broadway Box Office: 'Chicago' Hits New High, 'Proof,' 'Giant' See Strong Grosses

by Caitlin Huston

'Chicago' hit what appears to be its highest total yet thanks to Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt.

[PROOF] is essential viewing this Broadway Season

by bwaySHO

[PROOF] is a must-see play this Broadway season! I am blown away by the performances of @ayoedebiri @doncheadle @karaakter #JinHa are truly remarkable. This SHO was captivating from second it started through …

Monday, April 13, 2026

Look Back on the Original Broadway Production of Proof Starring Mary-Louise Parker

by Gabby Macogay

The original production ran for over two years and 917 performances.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

[PROOF] " must-see play this season

by bwaySHO

I am completely overwhelmed & in awe of [PROOF]. This is exactly the play we need on Broadway in this exact moment. Do everything within your power to experience it live for yourself. & bring tissues!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Broadway's Newest Shows Are Already Standing Room Only, and More From Last Week's Broadway Grosses

by Logan Culwell-Block

Dog Day Afternoon, Schmigadoon!, Proof, Ragtime, and more were complete sell-outs at the box office.

'The Lost Boys', 'Death Of A Salesman', 'Dog Day Afternoon' & Other Spring Shows Pull Audiences; 'Joe Turner's Come And Gone' Be

by Greg Evans

Broadway's busy season was packed with recent arrivals last week, most pulling in decent-sized audiences (more than decent in many cases), with shows like Dog Day Afternoon, Proof, Schmigadoon! and The Rocky Ho…

Broadway Box Office: 'Proof,' 'Schmigadoon' Begin Previews, 'Harry Potter' Extends Tom Felton

by Caitlin Huston

Four new shows began previews last week, with nine more also gearing up for opening.

Monday, April 6, 2026

How Do You Feel After & Juliet?

by & Juliet Broadway

Proof that there's a Jessie J lyric for every occasion #shorts & Juliet is the hit Broadway musical created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt's Creek & pop music's # 1 hitmaker. Get tickets to & Juliet her…

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Discuss Playing Father and Daughter in Proof

by Playbill

Broadway's revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer-winning Proof opens on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. The first-ever Broadway revival of the award-winning play is led by Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) as Cather…

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