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David Auburn's plays include Proof (Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award®, New York Drama Critics Circle Award), An Upset and Amateurs (EST Marathons) and Skyscraper. Films include The Girl in the Park (writer/director) and The Lake House. Recent directing credits include A Delicate Balance for BTF. His short plays have been collected in the volume “Fifth Planet and Other Plays” (DPS). His work has been published in Harper’s, New England Review, and Guilt and Pleasure; and he was a contributing editor to the Oxford American Writers Thesaurus. A former Guggenheim Fellow, he lives in New York City.

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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best American Play

David Auburn, Proof


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

David Auburn, Proof


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2001 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

David Auburn, Proof


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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Play

David Auburn, Proof


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Play

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News

21 Theater Books for Your Summer 2026 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2026 reading list.
Eisa Davis Deep Dives on ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, ANGELA's MIXTAPE, and WARRIORS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 14, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and actor Eisa Davis discusses her new play at the Vineyard, ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, as well as her other upcoming projects including a revival of Angela’s Mixtape and the new musical Warriors.
Kate Baldwin and Jennifer Van Dyck Will Lead SUMMER, 1976 at Berkshire Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Jennifer Van Dyck will lead Berkshire Theatre Group's production of SUMMER, 1976 by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Isadora Wolfe, at The Unicorn Theatre in Stockbridge.
LOVESONG to Star Karen Allen and David Garrison at Berkshire Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Karen Allen and David Garrison will lead Berkshire Theatre Group's production of LOVESONG, Abi Morgan's drama spanning decades of marriage, directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Auburn at The Unicorn Theatre.
Video: Michelle Obama Highlights the Importance of Black Storytelling in PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2026

During a recent episode of Michelle Obama's podcast, IMO, she welcomed Proof stars Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri to discuss the production and her own involvement as a producer. Check it out now.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 8, 2026- PROOF To Welcome Tony-Winner Adrienne Warren and More
by - May 8, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Adrienne Warren to Take Over For Kara Young in PROOF on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will join the cast of the first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof in June.
Boise Contemporary Theatre Will Continue 5x5 Reading Series in May
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

Boise Contemporary Theatre will continue its 5x5 Reading Series in May. The 5x5 Reading Series offers audiences a rare opportunity to engage with new plays in their earliest stages.
THIS IS OUR YOUTH Will Come to the Olive Branch
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Dig Deep Theatre and Theatre Extempore announced a co-production of Kenneth Lonergan's THIS IS OUR YOUTH at The Olive Branch in Valencia, CA — marking the Santa Clarita Valley's first live staging of the acclaimed coming-of-age dramedy.
Video: Ayo Edebiri Has a Tattoo of a Quote From Her PROOF Co-Star
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026

During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Ayo Edebiri talked about her matching tattoo, a line spoken by her Proof co-star Don Cheadle in Ocean's Eleven. Watch the interview now.
Video: Why Don Cheadle Doesn't Want to Know Who's in the Audience for PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026

Acclaimed actor Don Cheadle is making his Broadway debut in Proof, the new revival of David Auburn's play. Watch the actor discuss the play on The Late Show, where he also looked back on his first stage role as Templeton the Rat in a production of Charlotte's Web.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2026- 2026 Drama League Award Nominees and More
by - Apr 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Video: Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Discuss Their Broadway Debuts, Love of Theater on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026

Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in Proof, which opened last week at the Booth Theatre. Watch them speak about the projects during a segment on CBS Sunday Morning.
Video: Inside Opening Night of PROOF with Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri & More
by Luka Vonier - Apr 20, 2026

The best of Broadway was at the Booth Theatre last week, where the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof officially opened. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team walks the red carpet on opening night.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 20, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! First Look and More
by - Apr 20, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Photos: PROOF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 17, 2026

The first Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Proof is now open at the Booth Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PROOF
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 17, 2026

The first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, directed by Thomas Kail, is now open at the Booth Theatre. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red carpet here!
Review Roundup: PROOF Returns to Broadway Starring Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in Proof's first-ever revival. See what 17 critics are saying about this Pulitzer-winning play!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Auburn written?

David Auburn has written 7 shows including Skyscraper (Playwright), Proof (Playwright), tick, tick... BOOM! (Bookwriter), The New York Idea (Adaptation), The Columnist (Playwright), Lost Lake (Playwright), Summer, 1976 (Playwright).

What awards has David Auburn been nominated for?

Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Proof, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Proof , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Proof, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Proof and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Proof.

What awards has David Auburn won?

David Auburn has won several prestigious awards, including: Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Proof; the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Proof; the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Proof; Best Play at the Tony Awards for Proof; and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Proof.

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