Review: Ayo Edebiri is stunning in a new ‘Proof’ on Broadway
- Posted on April 17, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
The Broadway revival of David Auburn's acclaimed drama features a compelling performance by Ayo Edebiri, who brings emotional depth to her role as a mathematician challenging her father's legacy. Set against the backdrop of Hyde Park, the play explores themes of grief, intellect, and family reconciliation. Don Cheadle delivers a powerful counterpart performance, creating a nuanced father-daughter dynamic that anchors this timeless examination of loss and redemption.
Review: Ayo Edebiri is stunning in a new ‘Proof’ on Broadway
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle are daughter and father in David Auburn’s classic, Hyde Park-set play.
