Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle to Debut in 'Proof' Revival
The play 'Proof', which won a Pulitzer Prize, is returning to Broadway!
This time, Ayo Edebiri (from 'The Bear') and Don Cheadle will be in it, marking their first Broadway performances.
The play, about a daughter dealing with her father's mental illness, will be directed by Thomas Kail, who won an award for directing 'Hamilton'.
The show will start previews in spring 2026 at a Shubert theater.
It was also a movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
Edebiri has won several awards for her role in The Bear.
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will make their Broadway debuts in a revival of 'Proof'.
Thomas Kail will direct the revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
The play will be staged at a Shubert theater, with the specific location to be announced.
Previews begin March 31, 2026, and the opening night is scheduled for April 16.
'Proof' originally ran on Broadway from 2000 to 2003 and was adapted into a film.
- Who
- Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will star, directed by Thomas Kail.
- What
- A revival of the play 'Proof' is coming to Broadway.
- When
- Previews begin March 31, 2026, and the opening night is April 16.
- Where
- At a Shubert theater (to be announced) on Broadway.
- Why
- To bring back the award-winning play with new actors.
- Play Title
- Proof
- Starring
- Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
- Director
- Thomas Kail
- Opening Date
- April 16, 2026
- Theater
- Shubert theatre (to be determined)
- Original Playwright
- David Auburn
