It was announced today that two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will make his Broadway debut in Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino’s visceral play, The Fear of 13. Based on the documentary directed by David Sington and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, The Fear of 13 will also star Golden Globe, Emmy, and BAFTA Award nominee Tessa Thompson (Hedda, His & Hers) in her Broadway debut.
When and where is The Fear of 13 on Broadway?
Performances will begin on Thursday, March 19, 2026, with an opening night set for Wednesday, April 15, at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
About The Fear of 13 on Broadway
The Fear of 13 tells the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris, who spends more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit. Through a series of prison visits with a volunteer named Jackie, Nick traces a life shaped by impulse and consequence. As Nick and Jackie’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination. By turns devastating, darkly funny, and life-affirming, The Fear of 13 is a powerful exploration of truth and trust, conscience and connection.
The Fear of 13 Partnership
The Fear of 13 is also proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Innocence Project, whose mission is to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Its work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.
Founded in 1992 by Barry C. Scheck and Peter J. Neufeld, the Innocence Project uses DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. Today, the Innocence Project continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement.
Together, The Fear of 13 and the Innocence Project aim to support this vital work and provide audiences with meaningful ways to take action beyond the theater.
