Proof

Opened: October 24, 2000
Closing: January 05, 2003

Proof - 2000 - Broadway History , Info & More

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play set in Hyde Park tells the tale of genius mathematician and University of Chicago professor Robert, who is struggling with mental illness, leaving his fiercely brilliant yet emotionally fragile daughter Catherine to pick up the pieces of her life. Caught between a new-found connection with one of Robert's former students and the reappearance of her sister, Claire, Catherine's world becomes increasingly unstable. As she struggles to find herself amid her father's world of tantalizing secrets and hidden complexities, she is forced to face the possibility of inheriting both her father's creative genius and his terrifying mental illness.

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Nominations Open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Worldwide by BWW Awards - Sep 27, 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards worldwide! The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals New Sloan Playwrighting Commissions & Evening of Excerpts at the American Museum of Natural History by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

The latest recipients have been announced for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Initiative commissions for new theatrical works surrounding themes of science, math, and technology.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Opens Its 2023-2024 Season With GASLIGHT by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2023

MRT Gaslight opens its 2324 season with a thrilling production. Get ready for a captivating experience.

We Happy Few Presents KILL THE RIPPER This Halloween! by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023

We Happy Few presents Kill the Ripper, a feminist Victorian revenge fantasy directed by Megan Behm. Running from Oct 25 - Nov 18 at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.

Walnut Street Theatre Announces Two New Ticket Programs! by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023

A2W will provide hundreds of $2 tickets throughout the season to mainstage  productions for those with PA ACCESS, NJ or DE EBT, or Art-Reach ACCESS cards.  Eligible guests may purchase up to four tickets per household per production, either by phone (215-574-3550) or in person beginning at noon for that day's evening performance or beginning 24 hours in advance for matinee performances.

Eric Berryman, Johanna Day & More Join SCENE PARTNERS World Premiere at Vineyard Theatre by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Discover the latest additions to the cast of 'Scene Partners' at the Vineyard Theatre. Learn more about the exciting world premiere production and stay up-to-date with the latest news.

Interview: Aaron Gandy, Composer of THE CRINOLYNNS, Talks Music, Collaboration and Writing an 'Actor-Proof Show' at Stage Right! by Greg Kerestan - Sep 22, 2023

It's not every day you get to see the development of a new musical in real time, let alone one with major Broadway talent attached. I've been lucky enough to see the development of The Crinolynns, a new musical by composer Aaron Gandy and librettist/lyricist Scott Logdson, through the first stages of its development.

Cher Celebrates 25th Anniversary of 'Believe' With New Release by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2023

Featuring the empowerment anthem “Strong Enough,” “All or Nothing,” “Dov'è l’amore,” and the title track “Believe,” a huge global hit that sold over 10 million copies and was No. 1 in 23 countries. The leopard-printed vinyl package includes discs in sea blue, light blue and clear, along with an exclusive numbered lithograph of Cher.

GALA Hispanic Theatre Presents the World Premiere of Choreographer Yvonne Montoya's STORIES FROM HOME by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

GALA Hispanic Theatre presents the world premiere of Yvonne Montoya's Stories from Home/Leyendas de mi tierra, a dance-theatre work embodying untold stories of the American Southwest. Celebrating heritage and resilience, this choreographic piece brings underrepresented Latino experiences to the stage. Don't miss this powerful performance at GALA Hispanic Theatre in Washington, DC on October 28 & 29. Tickets available online.

Catalina Museum For Art & History Presents TIME CHANGES ALL ODDS: CATALINA & PHOTOGRAPHY by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

​​​​​​​Catalina Museum for Art & History will present the exhibition Time Changes All Odds: Photography & Catalina, on view beginning October 7, 2023.

Open Jar Studios Reveals Shows Selected For 2nd Edition Of BROADWAY SHARK TANK by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023

Open Jar Studios and GIGNITION revealed the shows selected for the 2nd edition of Broadway Shark Tank.

Review: THE VIEWING ROOM at Attleboro Community Theatre by Jay Pateakos - Sep 18, 2023

What did our critic think of THE VIEWING ROOM at Attleboro Community Theatre?

Larry Flynt's Hustler Club Las Vegas to Offer Freebies, Incentives Amid MGM Resorts Cyber Security Attack by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023

LARRY FLYNT'S HUSTLER CLUB LAS VEGAS is offering freebies and incentives to those affected by the MGM Resorts cyber security attack. The erotic ultra-lounge is extending platinum VIP memberships and free lap dances.

'Love Is an Open Door' at BYU with Santino Fontana and Jessica Fontana by Tyler Hinton - Sep 16, 2023

It’s a family affair as married Broadway couple Santino and Jessica Fontana arrive at Brigham Young University’s brand-new Music Building Concert Hall to perform together in two shows this month.

RAWdance To Premiere LOVING STILL, December 8 - 10, at 836M by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023

RAWdance develops new work Loving Still to premiere Dec 8 - 10. Supported by residency at 836M in San Francisco.

Charles Newell to Transition Out of His Role as Court Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2024 by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2023

After a thirty-year tenure at Court Theatre, the professional theatre of the University of Chicago, Charles Newell has decided to transition out of his role as Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director in June 2024.

Review: BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Omaha Community Playhouse is Some Kind of Wonderful by Christine Swerczek - Sep 15, 2023

BEAUTIFUL, The Carole King Musical previewed at the Omaha Community Playhouse September 14th. Making its Broadway debut in 2014, BEAUTIFUL was nominated for an array of theater awards, winning several including Best Musical Theater Album and a Grammy Award.

Review: TONY YAZBECK A Tower Of Joy In New 54 Below Show by Stephen Mosher - Sep 16, 2023

The gifted storyteller that is Tony Yazbeck brought a new show to 54 Below and it was a happy, joyful, thankful work of art, filled with friendship, connection, and a love of life.

STAGE KISS Comes to Theatrikos Theatre Company Next Month by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

Theatrikos Theatre Company brings the romantic comedy Stage Kiss to the Flagstaff stage.  Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Mendelssohn Choir Of Pittsburgh Appoints Daniel Singer As New Music Director by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2023

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP) has announced the appointment of Daniel Singer as its new Robert Page Music Director. Having spent over a decade conducting with The Cleveland Orchestra Choruses, among a variety of musical pursuits, Singer brings a wealth of experience, creativity and passion for choral music to his new role with MCP.

Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld South Bend Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 22, 2023

Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Bend Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.

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Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austria Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 11, 2023

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Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Australia - Sydney Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 11, 2023

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Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 11, 2023

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Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Atlanta Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 11, 2023

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Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 11, 2023

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Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Anchorage Awards by BWW Awards - Sep 11, 2023

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Proof FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Proof has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2000 and Broadway which opened in 2000.
Proof has been nominated for two Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Daniel Sullivan.
Proof, the play, has won the following Tony Awards: Best Play and Best Direction of a Play for Daniel Sullivan.
Distinguished Production of a Play (Drama League Awards), Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for David Auburn, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for David Auburn, Outstanding Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Daniel SullivanThe Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for David Auburn and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for David Auburn.
Distinguished Production of a Play (Drama League Awards), Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for David Auburn, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for David Auburn, Outstanding Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Daniel Sullivan and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for David Auburn Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for David Auburn.

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