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Proof
Thomas Kail's revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony winner — Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle make their Broadway debuts. Closes July 19, 2026.
Booth Theatre
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About the show
Thomas Kail directs the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's 2001 Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning play. Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) plays Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant mathematician played by Don Cheadle, who must confront the legitimacy of a proof discovered after her father's death. Kara Young and Jin Ha complete the cast. Previews March 31; opens April 16, 2026; closes July 19, 2026 at the Booth Theatre.
Content advisory: Recommended ages 14+. Themes of mental illness, family loss, and gendered credibility in academia. No explicit content; emotionally direct.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does Proof close on Broadway?
- Final performance July 19, 2026 — a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre.
- How long is Proof?
- About 2 hours and 10 minutes including one intermission.
- What's the cheapest way to see Proof?
- Two cheap options. For anyone: the $49 Telecharge digital lottery at rush.telecharge.com — daily entry, drawings at 10 AM and 3 PM ET on performance day. For students: $45 in-person student rush at the Booth box office (valid student ID required, first-come first-served when the box office opens).
- Where is Proof playing?
- The Booth Theatre, 222 W 45th Street, in the Theater District.