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Tony-Winning 'Proof' Play Revived with Hamilton Director at Helm
21 Aug
Summary
- David Auburn's Pulitzer-winning play 'Proof' to return to Broadway
- Directed by Tony winner Thomas Kail of Hamilton fame
- Strictly limited engagement starting March 2026
In a highly anticipated move, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Proof' is slated to make a comeback on Broadway in 2026. The production will be directed by Thomas Kail, the Tony Award-winning director known for his work on the acclaimed musical Hamilton.
The play, written by David Auburn, originally ran on Broadway from 2000 to 2003, starring Mary-Louise Parker and Larry Bryggman. It went on to win three Tony Awards, including Best Play, and the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The story follows a daughter grieving the loss of her father, a brilliant mathematician who gradually lost his mind, and her struggle to come to terms with his life and the mathematical proof he left behind.
The 2026 revival of 'Proof' is set to play a strictly limited engagement at a Shubert theater, with previews starting on March 31, 2026, and an opening night scheduled for April 16. Additional casting details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
