is a story about family, genius, mental health, and the struggle to trust yourself,” the producers shared. “Those ideas are timeless, and with the support of Higher Ground, we have the chance to present them to a new generation of theatergoers.”
Originally written by David Auburn, Proof quickly became one of the most celebrated plays of its time. After its 2000 Off-Broadway premiere at the Manhattan Theatre Club, the production transferred to Broadway and went on to win the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The story centers on Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant but mentally unstable mathematician, as she tries to prove that a groundbreaking mathematical discovery is truly her own work. The role was famously played on stage by Mary-Louise Parker, whose performance earned widespread acclaim.
In 2005, the play reached an even wider audience when it was adapted into the film Proof, starring Anthony Hopkins and Gwyneth Paltrow. While the movie introduced the story to film audiences, many theater fans believe the play’s true power is experienced live on stage.
—founded by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama—joining the production team, expectations are especially high. Their company has already built a reputation for producing thoughtful and award-winning projects in film, television, and documentary storytelling.
