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Proof on Broadway: Edebiri stumbles in revival
17 Apr
Summary
- Ayo Edebiri's performance falters as play's drama unfolds.
- Don Cheadle's portrayal of Robert is surprisingly flat.
- Kara Young delivers a crisp, clear performance as Claire.
A recent Broadway revival of David Auburn's acclaimed play "Proof," directed by Thomas Kail, attempts to honor the work's integrity.
The production stars Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri as Catherine and movie star Don Cheadle as her late father, Robert. Edebiri initially captures Catherine's petulant, arrested adolescence but struggles with the play's more dramatic turns.
Cheadle offers a surprisingly flat performance as the brilliant mathematician Robert, failing to fully embody his character's mental struggles.
Fortunately, Kara Young, a late addition to the cast, provides a standout performance as Claire. Her crisp and clear portrayal offers a much-needed sense of clarity to the family drama.
Despite performance shortcomings, the fundamental strength of Auburn's writing continues to engage audiences with its mysteries and subtle humor.
