Proof on Broadway tickets
About Proof
Ayo Edebiri + Don Cheadle + a multi-award-winning play = an all-but-proven Broadway hit. David Auburn’s Proof, a story of love, legacy, and logic, returns to NYC for the first time since its Tony- and Pulitzer-winning premiere more than 20 years ago.
When a groundbreaking math proof emerges in the files of recently deceased, troubled mathematician Robert (Cheadle), his brilliant daughter Catherine (Edebiri) confronts fierce debate over the proof’s true authorship. But she also contends with the power of her dad’s legacy, the cost of proving herself, and her fear of inheriting more than just his smarts.
The Broadway debuts of Edebiri and Cheadle, starring with Hamilton alum Jin Ha, all add up to a must-see event. Do the math, and get Proof tickets now.
“Brilliant, moving family drama with stellar performances”
A Touching Exploration of Genius and Family
Audiences are overwhelmingly captivated by this revival of Proof, praising its emotionally rich exploration of mental illness, grief, family dynamics, and the fine line between brilliance and instabil...
What It Feels Like
- Deeply moving
- Intellectually stimulating
- Warmly humorous
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate powerful acting and intimate family dramas
- You connect with stories about mental health and caregiving
- You enjoy thought-provoking plays balanced with genuine humor
I didn’t enjoy the show. It was underwhelming.
Touching story of family of mathematical minds that struggle with mental illness and dementia and the ties that bind and test a family. Interesting gender lens aspect of women in the sciences.
A unique story told alongside beautiful stage design (visual and music)! Ayo Edibiri’s performance felt flat to me, but everyone else was excellent including the great Don Cheadle and Adrienne Warren.
Stars on stage
Ayo Edebiri
Don Cheadle
Jin Ha
Adrienne Warren
Proof cast and creative team
By: David Auburn
Director: Thomas Kail
Cast list: Ayo Edebiri (as Catherine), Don Cheadle (as Robert), Jin Ha (as Hal), Adrienne Warren (as Claire)
Sets: Teresa L. Williams
Costumes: Dede Ayite
Lighting: Amanda Zieve
Sound: Justin Ellington and Conor Wang
Other info: Original music by Kris Bowers, hair and wig design by Mia Neal
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating in the Orchestra only, assisted listening devices. No elevators or escalators.
More information about Proof
Proof was a groundbreaking play when it premiered 25 years ago, and now it is back on Broadway for the first time, produced by Mike Bosner and director Thomas Kail and running for a strictly limited engagement. The play has a storied history, going on to be adapted into a Hollywood film in 2005 starring Anthony Hopkins and Gwyneth Paltrow.
While the play's title and content refer to a mathematical proof, the play's more universal themes touch on father-daughter relationships, sisterhood, and society's capacity to believe in intelligent, autonomous women. Catherine is not believed when she confesses to having fashioned a breakthrough proof. Trying to convince her older sister and one of her father's last students, she must also trust herself as her grasp on reality shifts. A taut, thrilling, and smart drama, Proof became one of the most popularly produced plays in America thanks to its strong roles, small cast, and many accolades.
What to watch for
- Ayo Edebiri is known for her role on The Bear, which garnered her Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe awards.
- Don Cheadle won a Tony Award as a producer of A Strange Loop, an Oscar nomination for Hotel Rwanda, and four Emmy nominations for House of Lies.
- The creative team will include Oscar-winning composer Kris Bowers.
- Edebiri will appear on Broadway at the same time as her The Bear co-stars, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who star in Dog Day Afternoon.
Additional Information
Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Proof?
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What is Proof about?
Proof is a modern play about two sisters grieving their father's death while also wrestling with his legacy, and which sister has inherited his genius.
Who wrote Proof?
David Auburn wrote the play, winning a Tony and Pulitzer Prize for it.
Who directs Proof?
Thomas Kail, the Tony-winning director of Hamilton, directs this revival.
Tickets
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