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Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle ignite a tense new take on Broadway’s 'Proof'

News 12's Joel Crump talks with the cast of "Proof" about its haunting new revival.

Nancy Lynch

Apr 10, 2026, 8:58 PM

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The Broadway revival of "Proof," starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle and directed by Thomas Kail, is a haunting, intimate family drama set on a single Chicago back porch.

It blends emotional intensity with intellectual mystery, exploring brilliance, mental health, and legacy within a tightly contained, deeply personal world.

Though rooted in drama, "Proof" is laced with sharp dark humor and unfolds with a tense, thriller-like pace that keeps audiences locked in.

The revival feels modern and lived-in, with an energetic edge that heightens the emotional stakes between a troubled father and his daughter’s search for identity.

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