Proof
About This Event
The Booth Theatre production of Proof brings together Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha and Kara Young. Edebiri — an actor, comedian and writer-director known for The Bear — appears with Cheadle, whose work across film, television and stage includes major awards and nominations; Jin Ha, forged in musicals such as Hamilton and Jesus Christ Superstar; and Kara Young, who won consecutive Tonys in 2024 and 2025. The ensemble’s work emphasizes precision and careful listening.
About the Artists
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle is an American actor whose work moves between film, television, and the stage, with recognition across major screen and theater awards. In New York City, he is associated with Broadway spaces such as the Booth Theatre, where his presence sits within the tradition of performance-driven drama.
Ayo Edebiri
Ayo Edebiri is an American actor, comedian, and writer-director whose work moves between screen comedy and stage-driven storytelling. She is widely known for playing chef Sydney Adamu on the series *The Bear*, a role that brought major industry recognition and expanded her work behind the camera as a director.
Jin Ha
Jin Ha is a South Korean-born American actor whose work moves between New York stages and screen. In musicals including *Hamilton* and *Jesus Christ Superstar*, he developed a grounded stage presence shaped by formal training and ensemble discipline.
Kara Young
Kara Young is a New York–based actor whose work moves between Broadway and off-Broadway stages. A two-time Tony winner (2024, 2025), she has also been recognized with Drama Desk, Obie, and Outer Critics Circle awards, and has made history with four consecutive Tony nominations for Featured Actress in a Play.