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 drama Proof. The production will run for 16 weeks at the Booth Theatre, starting March 31, with opening night on April 16.
Cast and Roles
- Samira Wiley stars as Claire
- Jin Ha stars as Hal
- Ayo Edebiri as Catherine
- Don Cheadle as Robert
Except for Ha, all cast members make their Broadway debuts in this play.
Background and Previous Work
Wiley is known for her award-winning TV roles in The Handmaid's Tale (Emmy Award) and Orange is the New Black (SAG Award). She has also performed on the London stage in Intimate Apparel and Blues for an Alabama Sky, as well as off-Broadway in Daphne’s Dive. Jin Ha has appeared in New York City shows such as Hamilton and Here We Are and on television in Pachinko.
About Proof
"'Proof' follows the daughter of a genius math professor who discovers a groundbreaking proof after his death, leading to turmoil when the authorship is questioned."
Written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, this play won the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize when it premiered in 2000. This current staging marks its first revival on Broadway.
Author’s summary: Samira Wiley and Jin Ha lead the Broadway revival of Proof, joining Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in a celebrated play exploring genius, grief, and trust.