Kara Young joins 'Proof' Broadway cast; Samira Wiley departs
The two-time Tony Award winner joins Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and Jin Ha in the revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony-winning drama later this month.
Summary
- Kara Young joins the cast of Proof on Broadway at the Booth Theatre from March 31
- She replaces Samira Wiley in the role of Claire
- She stars opposite Ayo Edebiri; Don Cheadle; and Jin Ha
Two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young will join the cast of Proof on Broadway, replacing the previously announced Samira Wiley, who has departed the show due to a medical condition, in the role of Claire.
Young has previously appeared on Broadway in Clyde's, Cost of Living, Purlie Victorious, and Purpose, earning Tony nominations for all four shows and winning for the latter two.
In Proof, she joins the previously announced Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in their Broadway debuts alongside Jin Ha.
Proof follows Catherine (Edebiri), the brilliant daughter of a genius math professor (Cheadle), as she navigates debate over the true authorship of a revelatory math proof found after his death. Thomas Kail directs David Auburn's play, which won a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize following its 2000 premiere.
Performances of the 2026 Broadway revival begin March 31 at the Booth Theatre.
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Photo credit: Kara Young. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey)
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Proof?
David Auburn wrote the play, winning a Tony for it.
Who directs Proof?
Tony Award winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton, In the Heights) directs this revival.
Is Proof appropriate for kids?
The play has stronger themes like death and mental illness, so it is not for kids.
Is Proof good?
Yes, the acclaimed play won the Tony and Pulitzer and features an A-list cast.
Where is Proof playing?
Proof is playing at Booth Theatre. The theatre is located at 222 West 45th Street, New York, 10036.
How do you book tickets for Proof?
Book tickets for Proof on New York Theatre Guide.
How much do tickets cost for Proof?
Tickets for Proof start at $173.
What is Proof about?
Proof is a modern classic about a daughter grieving her genius father, wondering if she shares his mental illness, and arguing she was just as, if not more, brilliant.
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