Kara Young Joins Broadway's Proof, Samira Wiley Departs

0:00It's March 17th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Samira Wiley is leaving her role in the upcoming Broadway revival of Proof due to a treatable medical condition that requires her full focus. The production is giving her their full support as she steps back. Taking over the part of Claire is Tony winning actress Carrie Young. Young made headlines last year as the first black performer to win back-to-back Tony Awards for purpose and pearly victorious. She recently appeared off Broadway and grew some playground injuries and has films like Is God Is and I love boosters coming up. The show has a strong cast, including Ayo Etibiri as Catherine, Don Chidil as her late father Robert and Jin Ha. Directed by Thomas Kale of Hamilton fame, it explores a young woman's struggle over a groundbreaking math proof left by her dad. Previews begin March 31st at the Booth Theatre, with opening night April 16th for a 16-week run. Tickets are already on sale.

1:00Proof, written by Pulitzer winner David Auburn, first hit Broadway in 2000, earning three Tony Awards including Best Play. It later became a film with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SollyPillow.com. Made in A.I.