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Proof on Broadway: Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, and a Revival That Adds Up
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the 2026 Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Proof at the Booth Theatre, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in their Broadway debuts. We walk through the play’s structure and plot, considering how this production navigates questions of genius, trust, and mental health within a family still reckoning with loss. We break down Thomas Kail’s direction, pacing, and emotional temperature of the evening, while reflecting on how the performances by Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Kara Young, and Jin Ha shape the onstage dynamics. We also discuss the…
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