Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Giving ‘Proof’ a New Meaning
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Don Cheadle is returning to theater after 25 years, making his Broadway debut in the revival of David Auburn’s "Proof" at the Booth Theater.
- Initially hesitant due to his busy TV and film schedule and the long time commitment, Cheadle was persuaded by director Thomas Kail and the opportunity to work with Emmy-winning actress Ayo Edebiri.
- The production features an African American family at its center, offering a fresh perspective on the story about Catherine, a young woman grappling with grief and potential mental illness following her father’s death.
- Cheadle plays Robert, Catherine’s father, a brilliant mathematics professor who struggled with madness, while Edebiri portrays Catherine, marking both actors’ Broadway debuts.
- This revival of "Proof," originally a Tony Award-winning play, explores themes of mental illness and family dynamics with a contemporary and culturally significant casting approach.
