The Fear of 13 Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More
James Earl Jones Theater (Broadway)
138 West 48th St. New York, NY
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 play is written by Lindsey Ferrentino and based on the documentary of the same name.
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Brody also resists the grand gesture, even though Yarris is a very flashy character, especially in the way he tells a story. It has been said of movie actors that a great face is more important than great talent. Paul Newman comes to mind. Of course, Marlon Brando possessed that rare combo of having both. I always thought stage actors were different. Talent is everything. Brody may be an exception. He’s definitely a gifted actor, and in “The Fear of 13,” he puts a damper on his tendency to push it, as he sometimes does onscreen. On stage, he’s a real theater animal and his performance is immeasurably enhanced by a face and body that rivet an audience’s attention for two straight hours.
The Fear of 13
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The play is closely based on David Sington’s 2015 documentary about Nick Yarris, a Pennsylvania man who spent more than 20 years on Death Row before being exonerated by DNA evidence in 2003. The film is an absorbing 95-minute monologue in which Yarris describes his long ordeal in detail; Ferrentino’s adaptation, though still anchored in narration by Yarris, builds out his stories for an onstage cast of eight. The end result is bigger but not, I fear, better.
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by Bruce Glikas - May 1, 2026
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody received his portrait at Sardi’s to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - April 30, 2026
The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play is now open on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The drama starring Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody welcomed a visit from another Hollywood icon, Robert de Niro, when he stopped in to see the show this week, Check out photos from his visit!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 27, 2026
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will receive famed Sardi’s Portrait to celebrate his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, where he stars alongside Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2026
Music industry executive, criminal justice reform advocate, and CEO of Lava Media, Jason Flom, has officially joined the team of The Fear of 13 as co-producer. Learn more here!
by Luka Vonier - April 16, 2026
The Fear of 13, the new play by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, has fearlessly, officially entered the Broadway season! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team walk the red carpet on opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - April 16, 2026
The stars came out for opening night of The Fear of 13, including Michael Urie, Lilli Cooper, Common, Anna Wintour, and many more. Check out the photos from the red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - April 16, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, is now open on Broadway. We're taking you on the red carpet the the opening night event, featuring the cast and creative team. Check out the photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - April 16, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, officially opened on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2026
Reviews are in for The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s new Broadway play starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. Now running at the James Earl Jones Theatre, the production marks the Broadway debuts of both screen actors.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2026
Get a first look at production photos of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2026
Kim Kardashian has joined the producing team of The Fear of 13 on Broadway. The new play by Lindsey Ferrentino, currently in previews on Broadway, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson.
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2026
The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out photos from the cast's first curtain call and stage door experience here.
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson officially arrived at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Check out first photos of the cast in action here.
by Luka Vonier - March 30, 2026
In this video, watch as playwright Lindsey Ferrentino breaks down her words from The Fear of 13 in the newest episode of BroadwayWorld's Notes on a Script a
by Josh Sharpe - March 18, 2026
During a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Tessa Thompson spoke about how starring in the cinematic reimagining of Hedda Gabler inspired her to return to the stage. Watch the interview now.
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2026
Performances are now underway for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2026
In-person rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the Broadway premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 10, 2026
You can now get a first look inside rehearsal for Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson.
by Jennifer Broski - March 9, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13 is getting ready to begin performances on Broadway.
Performances will begin on Thursday, March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre- most recently home to Liberation, which closed on February 1. Check out photos of the new marquee below.
by Luka Vonier - March 5, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13 is coming to Broadway, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts. Watch in this video as the stars chat more about what the new play is all about!
by Bruce Glikas - March 2, 2026
The cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts, recently met the press. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - February 9, 2026
Producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions announced the complete cast of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe® Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts.
by Nicole Rosky - January 23, 2026
Producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions just released a brand-new trailer of Lindsey Ferrentino’s visceral play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe® nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts. Watch the video here.
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