Adrienne Warren Replaces Kara Young in Broadway Proof
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- Adrienne Warren, Tony Award winner for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, will join the Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Proof next month as Claire.
- Kara Young will exit the production, with her final performance scheduled for Sunday, June 28.
- Proof's producers announced the casting change today, confirming the transition.
Why it matters: The show gains a Tony‑winning lead, likely boosting ticket demand and revenue, while Kara Young loses her Broadway engagement; the cast change may attract new audiences and sustain the revival’s profitability through the summer run.
