Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Giving ‘Proof’ a New Meaning
Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's play 'Proof.' Cheadle, who has not performed in theater for 25 years, was drawn to the project by the opportunity to work with Edebiri and the play's unique perspective. The production features an African American family at its center, adding a new dynamic to the story.
- ▪Don Cheadle is returning to the theater after 25 years for the Broadway revival of 'Proof.'
- ▪Ayo Edebiri is also making her Broadway debut alongside Cheadle in the production.
- ▪The play explores themes of mental illness within the context of an African American family.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }Performances in N.Y.C.Broadway GuideFree Summer Plays‘The Maids’‘Indian Princesses’‘The Emporium’You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Skip to contentSkip to site indexDon Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Are Giving ‘Proof’ a New MeaningThe actors connected quickly as they prepared to make their Broadway debuts in a new revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play.Credit...Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTListen · 10:07 min Share full articleBy Salamishah TilletVisuals by Marcus MaddoxPublished April 29, 2026Updated May 6, 2026Don Cheadle was not itching to return to the theater, where he last appeared 25 years ago in the Off…
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