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The Fear of 13

After an acclaimed run in London, two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody makes his Broadway debut alongside Golden Globe and Emmy® Award nominee Tessa Thompson in an “unmissable portrait of death row injustice” (The Telegraph).
Nominated for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards, with Brody also earning a nomination for Best Actor, The Fear of 13 is based on the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris. Written by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone) and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (Good Night, and Good Luck), this gripping exploration of truth, justice, and the chasm between them will leave you hanging on every word.

  • Show Information

    Previews: March 19, 2026 Opening: April 15, 2026 Closing: July 12, 2026 Duration: 1hr 45min NO Intermission

    Group Information

    Group Minimum: 10

  • CAST

    Nick Yarris: Adrien Brody Jacki: Tessa Thompson Man 4: Ephraim Sykes Man 5: Michael Cavinder Man 6: Eddie Cooper Man 3: Victor Cruz Guard: Joel Marsh Garland

    CREATIVE STAFF

    Director: David Cromer Scenic Designer: Arnulfo Maldonado Costume Designer: Sarah Laux Lighting Designer: Heather Gilbert Sound Designer: Lee Kinney

  • SYNOPSIS

    Nick’s got a story to tell you. About how a routine traffic stop turned into a conviction for murder. About how he spent the next 22 years on death row. About how he finally petitioned the court to ask not for an appeal—but for his execution date. And about what happened next... An extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris on death row for a murder he claims he did not commit.
  • Playing at:
    The James Earl Jones Theatre
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