Proof

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Proof Summary

Show Status: Currently playing at the Booth Theatre
Genre: Play
Proof is 2 hours and 10 minutes, long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
8 Shows per week
Popularity Index: 28
Previews Began: March 31, 2026
Show Opened : April 16, 2026
Show Closes: July 19, 2026

A young woman wrestles with love, genius, mental illness, and questions of authorship after the death of her brilliant but unstable father leaves behind a groundbreaking discovery.

What's Proof Like?

Intimate and Character-Driven

The 2026 revival of Proof offers a deeply personal, four-character drama centered on love, trust, and the fragile boundary between genius and madness. Its intimate structure keeps the focus squarely on human relationships rather than spectacle, making the storytelling powerful and emotionally direct.

Themes of Genius and Inheritance

At its heart, the play wrestles with intellectual legacy. Following the death of a brilliant mathematician, his daughter must confront whether the groundbreaking proof discovered among his papers is his—or her own. Alongside this mystery, the story explores the fear of inheriting both brilliance and mental illness, creating a gripping tension.

Emotional Impact

Audiences can expect a moving blend of suspense, heartbreak, and humor. With Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle headlining, the revival promises emotional intensity, fresh perspectives, and performances that highlight the play’s timeless themes of family, ambition, and identity

Is Proof Good for Kids?

This show is not suitable for children as it includes discussions of suicide, mental illness, drinking, smoking, mild profanity, a brief sweet sex scene, and tense family conflicts,

Proof Ticket Lottery and Rush Schedule

Some discounted Broadway show tickets are sold as part of the Broadway Ticket lotteries or as Rush Tickets.

Lottery Tickets are typically drawn the day before the performance. See the Ticket Lottery Schedule

Rush tickets are typically valid on-the-same-day of the show. See the Rush Ticket Schedule

Online Lottery

Monday, 9:00am

Tuesday, 9:00am

Wednesday, 9:00am

Thursday, 9:00am

Friday, 9:00am

Saturday, 9:00am

Full Online Lottery Schedule

General Rush

Tuesday, 9:00am

Wednesday, 9:00am

Thursday, 9:00am

Friday, 9:00am

Saturday, 9:00am

Sunday, 9:00am

Full General Rush Schedule

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Proof Box Office Data

Ticket Sales for the Week Ending 04/05/26

This Week's Gross	$726,603.00
Last Week's Gross	$0.00
Gross Difference $	$726,603.00
Gross Difference %	0%
Average Ticket Price	$188.24
Seats Sold	3,860
Total Seating Capacity	3,860
Top Ticket Price	$425.00
No. of Performances	5
Capacity This Week	100%

Proof on Broadway Background

First Revival Since 2000

The 2026 Broadway revival of Proof marks the play’s first return to New York since its Pulitzer- and Tony-winning premiere in 2000.

Creative Leadership

Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton), the production is spearheaded by producer Mike Bosner. The creative team includes composer Kris Bowers, scenic designer Teresa L. Williams, Tony-winning costume designer Dede Ayite, and lighting designer Amanda Zieve.

Casting & Management

Casting is overseen by Daniel Swee, while Baseline Theatrical handles general management. The revival features Emmy-winner Ayo Edebiri in her Broadway debut, alongside Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle, also making his Broadway debut.

Anticipation

Combining star power, award-winning creatives, and a celebrated script, this revival is expected to be among the most anticipated dramatic events of the 2026 Broadway season.