Is Adrien Brody making his Broadway debut in The Fear of 13?

Yes! Both Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson are making their Broadway debuts in The Fear of 13 .

Is The Fear of 13 based on a documentary?

Yes, The Fear of 13 is based on the documentary of the same name, directed by David Sington.

When does The Fear of 13 begin performances?

The Fear of 13 begins previews on March 19, 2026 with opening night set for April 15.

Is The Fear of 13 a limited run?

Yes. The Fear of 13 will end its run in July of 2026.

Which Broadway theater is The Fear of 13 playing at?

The Fear of 13 plays at: The James Earl Jones Theatre 138 West 48th St. New York, NY 10036 For information on how to get to the James Earl Jones Theatre, head to our guide to The Best Ways to Get to Broadway Theaters .

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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson star in Lindsey Ferrentino’s visceral play, based on the documentary of the same name.

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About The Fear of 13

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.