Overview
- The first Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Proof, which opened Thursday at the Booth Theatre, marks the play’s official return to Broadway.
- Ayo Edebiri makes her Broadway debut as Catherine opposite Don Cheadle as Robert, with Kara Young and Jin Ha in key supporting roles.
- An early review from Lighting & Sound America praises Thomas Kail’s smooth staging and Edebiri’s performance while faulting the script’s treatment of mental illness and some strained plot logic.
- The production credits include original music by Kris Bowers, scenic design by Teresa L. Williams, costumes by Dede Ayite, lighting by Amanda Zieve, and sound by Justin Ellington and Conor Wang.
- Opening-night coverage features photos of the cast and creative team, with Broadway.com noting a starry red carpet that drew guests like Matt Damon, Michelle Williams, and Nicholas Braun.