Samira Wiley and Jin Ha Join Broadway Cast of Proof
Emmy Award winner Samira Wiley makes her Broadway debut alongside Hamilton alum Jin Ha in the first revival of David Auburn's Pulitzer and Tony-winning play Proof. The production runs for a limited 16-week engagement at the Booth Theatre starting March 31, with opening night on April 16.
Cast Highlights
- Samira Wiley, acclaimed for her roles in The Handmaid's Tale (Emmy Award) and Orange is the New Black (SAG Award), takes the role of Claire.
- Jin Ha, known for his Broadway appearances in Hamilton and Here We Are as well as TV roles like in Pachinko, plays Hal.
- Ayo Edebiri stars as Catherine.
- Don Cheadle appears as Robert.
Except for Ha, all cast members are making their Broadway debut with this production.
About the Play
"Proof follows the daughter of a genius math professor who discovers a groundbreaking proof after his death, causing turmoil as others question its true authorship."
Written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, this revival marks the first since the play's 2000 premiere where it won both the Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize.
Samira Wiley's Stage Experience
Before Broadway, Wiley appeared on the London stage in productions such as Intimate Apparel and Blues for an Alabama Sky, and off-Broadway in Daphne’s Dive.
Jin Ha's New York Theatre Background
Ha's previous New York theatre credits include major shows like Hamilton and Here We Are.
Performance Details
The show will be performed exclusively at the Booth Theatre for a 16-week run, beginning March 31.
Summary: Samira Wiley and Jin Ha lead the first Broadway revival of David Auburn's celebrated drama Proof, joining Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in a limited engagement at the Booth Theatre.