Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Celebrate Opening Night of The Fear of 13 on Broadway
The Fear of 13 subject Nick Yarris and celebrity guests hit the red carpet for the opening night of the new production
by Jonah de Forest • Apr 16, 2026
Lindsey Ferrentino, Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson and David Cromer
(Photo: Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)
(Photo: Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)
What to Know
- The Fear of 13 has officially opened on Broadway, bringing the true story of Nick Yarris to the stage
- Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson led the opening night celebration on the red carpet
- Nick Yarris, the cast, the creative team and celebrity guests including Anna Wintour, Mamie Gummer and Rebecca Hall were on hand for the Broadway opening
The Fear of 13 has opened on Broadway, telling the incredible true story of Nick Yarris, who spent more than two decades on death row for a crime he insists he did not commit. The cast is led by two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson, who celebrated opening night by stepping out on the red carpet. They were joined by Yarris, their castmates, the production's creative team and a host of stars, including Anna Wintour, Mamie Gummer and Rebecca Hall. Check out the shots and full gallery below to see the stars and VIPs in action.
