Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Set To Make Broadway Debuts In THE FEAR OF 13 This Spring

One of the most buzzed about performances in London last season will be making its way stateside this spring. It was announced today that David Cromer will mount Lindsey Ferrentino’s visceral play The Fear of 13, based on the documentary directed by David Sington. This will mark two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody’s Broadway debut, as well as Tessa Thompson’s debut. 

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. 

Previews are set to begin Thursday, March 19, 2026 with an official opening night on Wednesday, April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre here in New York City. 

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. 

Amex Presale Tickets will be available starting Tuesday, January 20 at 10am ET  through Friday, January 23 at 11:59am ET here.