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Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle make their long-awaited Broadway debuts in David Auburn’s Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play.

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Critics’ Reviews (3)

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Variety

"A scintillating play that continues to resonate."

Variety

Aramide Tinubu

Entertainment Weekly

"Don Cheadle's portrayal is filled with sparks of genius."

Entertainment Weekly

Emlyn Travis

Deadline

"Ayo Edebiri is a revelation in a transfixing Broadway debut."

Deadline

Helen Shaw

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"First, I’ll say I’ve watched Don Cheadle for decades, and really admire and respect his work, characters and television performances. I went to see this play because of Mr. Cheadle. Mr. Cheadle was the definite draw for the play, but was not a participant in the vast majority of the play. The storyline in my opinion was slow and disinteresting. We actually were leaving during intermission, but were encouraged by staff to stay for the second half and were told he would return to stage. The plays Star suffering from mental illness was depressive. I would not encourage anyone to see this particular play, but it was good to see him on stage."
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CHARLES B from SPRING on Jul 5, 2026

About Proof

In Proof, Catherine, the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert, is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory proof is discovered after his death. As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of proving herself.

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