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Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle are set to make their Broadway debuts in the first New York revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony-winning play Proof.

Previews kick off March 31, 2026, ahead of an official opening night on April 16 at a Shubert Theatre.

Directed by Tony-winning powerhouse Thomas Kail (Hamilton, Moulin Rouge!), this revival promises to blend sharp storytelling with powerhouse performances. The story follows Catherine, a mathematical genius haunted by the fear that she might inherit her father’s mental illness, as she navigates grief, love, and the authenticity of a potentially groundbreaking proof left behind in his papers. It’s a drama that’s equal parts brainy and heartbreaking.

Edebiri has been dominating screens as Sydney on FX’s The Bear, earning three Emmy nominations for her layered, chaotic, hilarious, and heartbreaking performance. She’s now taking that same magnetic energy to the Broadway stage and also has Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt on her upcoming slate. Meanwhile, Don Cheadle, a Hollywood icon and Oscar nominee for 2005’s Hotel Rwanda, and best known for us Marvel fans as Rhodey aka War Machine in the Avengers franchise. Now, the legendary actor makes his official Broadway debut alongside one of the buzziest rising stars of the moment.

Originally premiering Off Broadway in 2000 before its Broadway transfer, Proof swept the Tonys, taking home three awards including Best Play and Best Actress for Mary-Louise Parker. Now, audiences will see Edebiri and Cheadle step into this iconic story, bringing their own energy, nuance, and charisma to the stage.

The production is in powerhouse hands: Tony-winning director Thomas Kail (Hamilton, Moulin Rouge!) is at the helm, promising a revival that balances the play’s intellectual rigor with emotional resonance. The creative team reads like Broadway goals: Oscar-winning composer Kris Bowers (original music), scenic designer Teresa L. Williams, costume designer Dede Ayite, lighting designer Amanda Zieve, and casting director Daniel Swee. More announcements are expected, but this roster already screams excellence.

Whether you’re a theater nerd, a fan of The Bear, or just love seeing Black excellence shine across mediums, this revival is shaping up to be unmissable. Broadway just got a little wilder, a lot smarter, and absolutely star-studded.

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