Broadway Bound: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to Star in 'Proof' Revival

In a highly anticipated move, acclaimed actors Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle are poised to make their Broadway debuts in a revival of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Proof'. The production, set to play a strictly limited engagement at a Shubert theater, will begin previews on March 31, 2026, ahead of an April 16 opening night.

Directing the revival is Tony Award winner Thomas Kail, known for his acclaimed work on the hit musical 'Hamilton'. The play, written by David Auburn, originally ran on Broadway from 2000 through 2003, starring Mary-Louise Parker and Larry Bryggman. It also received a feature film adaptation starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

The story of 'Proof' revolves around a daughter grieving the loss of her father, a brilliant mathematician who has gradually lost his mind. As she comes to grips with his life and the mathematical proof he's left behind, the play explores themes of grief, mental illness, and the pursuit of intellectual legacy.

Edebiri, who recently won an Emmy, SAG, and Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Sydney in FX's 'The Bear', will take on the lead role. Cheadle, an 11-time Emmy Award nominee, is set to join her in the production, marking his New York stage debut since his appearance in the Public Theater's 2001 production of 'Topdog/Underdog'.