"The cast, production and story are amazing and my wife and I would see Fear of 13 again! Although it is about a heavy topic and story, they were able to make it very entertaining and even light-hearted in some aspects. All in all from Adrian Brody to the rest of the cast. It was just fantastic!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 21, 2026
A Totally Mesmerizing Theater Experience
"Why isn't Adrien Brody receiving the Best Actor Award! He is superb as Yarris. He is partnered with an amazing actress, Tessa Thompson, and even the prison guards are perfect. The audience was totally engaged, appreciating the comic moments to relieve the intensity. A story well told and realistically portrayed!"
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Sondra G from Middletown on May 21, 2026
My favorite play in over 2 decades. Absolutely moving
"I loved it! Best play in over 20 years. Absolutely riveting "
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Susan D from Keyport on May 21, 2026
Amazing performances and incredible to think it’s based on a true story.
"So tough knowing it’s based on a true story "
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Nina S from Brampton on May 20, 2026
Phenomenal
"Great acting! Adrian Brody was sensational - conveying with emotional depth, the roller coaster of trying to prove his innocence."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 20, 2026
Powerful
"Wonderful performances & a powerful story. We loved it "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 20, 2026
Intense!
"Acting was fabulous!! Captivating story. Adrien Brody is undoubtedly one of the best actors today. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 18, 2026
Breathtaking performances
"This was an incredible show! Acting, stage, production, all on point. A serious and moving story."
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Summer K from Philadelphia on May 18, 2026
It was phenomenal!
"Best show we watched in a long time. Adrian Brody and Tessa Thomson were amazing!
So glad we had a chance to see it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 17, 2026
Touching
"That was the best experience in New York! I loved every minute of this performance - touching, thoughtful, revealing piece by piece! I loved the way the main characters uncovered their story, that made me feel their emotions, empathy and uncertainty ahead. The choices were very hard but they are to be made. I want to thank all who created it! "
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Irina K from Moscow on May 15, 2026
Absolutely fantastic performances.
"I loved the performances. Adrian Brody’s performance was spectacular in particular. All performances were emotional and humorous, heart breaking and moving. I wept and I laughed. "
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Donna J from Westport on May 14, 2026
Amazing Performance
"Great performance, thought provoking and excellent display of character development and story telling. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 11, 2026
Powerful, Emotional, Riveting
"This was one of the best plays we’e seen. There were many touch points for this fully packed theater audience. Some cried, some cursed, some wee spellbound. We’ve all understood that the justice system in imperfect and innocent people are convicted, but you FEEL this one. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 11, 2026
Exceeded expectations
"This far exceeded my expectations. Really well done and the actors did a stellar job."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 11, 2026
Absolutely the most powerful work of art
"Incredible acting, staging, drama, sounds, effects, and of course profound depth of the subject of the play"
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Anna P from New York on May 9, 2026
It creeps up on you
"During the first half of the play I thought it wasn’t going to be as impactful as I had been led to believe. But as the play progressed in became gradually more and more powerful building to a crescendo. And the ending was perfect!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 7, 2026
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson are unforgettable!
"Fear of 13 will live in my memory forever. What a beautiful, tragic, impactful story. The saga of Nick Yarris and his wrongful imprisonment is haunting. The story weaves together the threads of Yarris’ life, the good and the not so good, culminating in his long overdue exoneration. "
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Michelle Angela M from Boca Raton on May 6, 2026
So many different emotions felt and observed
"All of the actors were fabulous. Beautifully delivered story about an innocent man. Deeply moving story that moved me, drawing tears twice and moments that evoked laughter. Would see it again if I lived nearby."
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MARGARET S from THOMPSON on May 4, 2026
Fabulous!
"Adrian Brody was fantastic. He embodies his characters completely. The sets and stagecraft were excellent. The play holds your attention from the start and is very emotional. My daughter was crying by the end. See it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2026
Amazing and thought provoking
"Well done with great actors and the content is important to be talking about. I recommend the show to everyone! One of the best I have seen in a long time "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2026
Best ever
"It was the best show I’ve ever watched. Highly recommended for fans of Adrien Brody. My crush)
Absolutely amazing, well built scenario.
By the way, the best audio settings. We’d heard everything clearly.
I’d like to forget and and visit it for the first time once more)"
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Anastasiia A from Almaty on Apr 30, 2026
Amazing Show
"The show was excellent. At times, the performances were riveting and spellbinding. The story was touching and compelling. Adrien Brody deserves a tony award."
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Robert T from Philadelphia on Apr 30, 2026
Powerful story telling
"I left the show on complete awe. Humanizes prisoners. Shines a light on the injust of our justice system. Details the complexity of love while incarcerated. Overall a powerful story. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 26, 2026
"Eye Opening"
"Staff was professional and pleasant. Theater was clean and charming. Actors spoke loud enough to hear. I would have chosen seats closer if I knew the play ahead of time. I would have liked to have seen more facial expressions as I was in the highest seat and missed them. Wonderful play. Heart-Wrenching that it was based on a real story.
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 25, 2026
Emotions all over the place
"I loved every second of it—especially Adrien Brody. The story itself was captivating, but his performance was truly chef’s kiss. I highly recommend this show to anyone looking to cry, laugh, swoon, and feel hopeful all at once—it’s a genuinely amazing experience. Just a quick note: the show does include some SA themes."
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SENA T from ISTANBUL on Apr 24, 2026
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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.
