"I didn't want to miss a word. The acting was superb. Adrian Brody is incredible. Tessa Thompson simply amazing. The supporting cast were captivating."
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Carolyn T from Washington on Jun 25, 2026
limited run .. Hurry
"Great performances by the whole cast. Sometimes funny and the very limited musical renditions were on point"
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Joseph B from Hobe Sound on Jun 22, 2026
Compelling Human Story
"The show begins and immediately draws you into the story of Nick Yarris and his fight to freedom. Surprising moments of comedy and love shine through the dark moments. "
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Lisa C from Baldwin, New York on Jun 22, 2026
Fear of 13
"Would highly recommend this show. The actors were amazing, & it was really great to see how nick yarris had to overcome obstacles while being on death row for 22yrs. "
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Desiree D from Deer Park on Jun 21, 2026
A good, true to real life story
"I loved Adrian Brody's acting, it was worth it just to see him perform. The story was true and stuck to the trueness."
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Dina C from Narragansett on Jun 21, 2026
Innocent Farewells?
"Adrian Brody masterfully portrays Nick Yarris, an imprisoned criminal offender. The audience is slowly and gradually transitioned from a state of detached concern to impersonal caring. Brody develops a personal bond with the audience and cultivates a deeper sense of compassion and mutual understanding with the audience. The supporting cast, set design, sound and lighting starkly projects the dark reality of imprisonment. Tessa Thompson, Jacki, slowly and emotionally imprisons herself with Nick surrendering herself to the stranger. Fear of 13 has elements of surprise which give rise to laughter, sighs and compassion to the pair.
The Theater, stage and set provide an intimate venue, portraying a stark, cold, punishing prison. However, the acoustics required reinforcement to project the soft, intimate conversations between the inmate and visitor to allow it to be completly heard by the audience."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 19, 2026
Suspense, love and peace
"Cast was amazing! Loved seeing both Tessa Thompson and Adrian Brody. They were so believable in the characterization of the real life people-definitely made me want to know more about the true story behind it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 18, 2026
We loved it!
"This show was fantastic! Adrian Brody was amazing as expected. Didn’t mind that there was no intermission. "
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Nicholas M from Deep River on Jun 15, 2026
Excellent.
"Loved every single actor. They really brought it.
Shout out to Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson!!
The play gives one every emotion.
Wish I could see it again."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 14, 2026
A true story becomes a theatrical act
"An astonishing experience of a bittersweet unbelievable yet true story, given with humor and excellent performances by the entire cast, not only the protagonists! I firmly recommend the play and I truly loved the unexpected guest entered in the final scene...No spoiler on that!"
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Panagiotis K from Athens on Jun 12, 2026
Great play
"Word perfect play about the death penalty and how the innocent who are caught up in our courts. Judgements and institutions can be in error and there is no do-over if we execute the innocent and no redemption for the guilty, only revenge against them"
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Sally F from Glendale on Jun 11, 2026
Fascinating story well told
"I liked everything about this show. Dynamic storying telling, top acting and staging. The theater itself is beautiful and well-staffed. (But too refrigerated. Wear warm clothes. )"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Powerful
"This was amazing. My whole group loved it and already recommended it to a few people. They did a great job blending humor into a very serious story and topic. Very well done."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 8, 2026
Heart-stopping
"After leaving the theater, we needed to walk - and walk and walk - to gather ourselves after the performance. Adrian Brody, Tessa Thompson and their supporting cast did a spectacular job evoking the tension and agony of Nick Yarris’ endless years on Death Row and the horrifically long process of using his DNA to secure his exoneration and release. This was a brilliant performance and I’m so grateful to have seen it. "
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Ellen D from Longboat Key on Jun 5, 2026
Great!!
"Well told story, creative, great acting!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 5, 2026
A fantastic evening
"Adrien Brody is such a great actor. I was totally impressed of the Show!!!
I can highly recommend it."
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Diana H from Augsburg on Jun 1, 2026
Brilliant
"The acting, script, lighting and sound were top rate. A sad shocking story that was made easier to watch with moments of dark humor. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
Brilliant, Riveting, memorizing and a bit heartbreaking.
"Loved the actors, the brutal honesty, the set, everything!"
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Jill F from Athens on Jun 1, 2026
Heart felt story
"Adrian Brody is amazing!!!! The entire cast did a great job of capturing the essence and emotion of this bittersweet story! Great show, great acting!!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 1, 2026
Amazing!!!
"This is why people go to the theater to see a production like this… acting like this…Adrien Brody is a tour de force. Tessa Thompson is amazing. The story is incredible the play is poignant, intense heart felt. "
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Katherine D from Atlanta on May 31, 2026
A Performance That Leaves the Theater Breathless
"The Fear of 13 is one of those rare Broadway experiences where every element comes together perfectly. Adrien Brody delivers a stunning transformation — raw, layered, and deeply human — while Tessa Thompson brings incredible intensity and emotional depth to the stage. The chemistry and energy between them are electric, pulling the audience into every moment of the story.
At times, the entire theater seemed frozen in silence, completely immersed. A deeply moving story combined with exceptional performances and a beautifully crafted production makes The Fear of 13 an unforgettable show."
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Iulian L from Staten Island on May 31, 2026
TheFear of 13 is so worth the ticket cost
"We read the reviews which were not stellar and we cannot understand why. We talked to people in NYC who enjoyed this play more than many others with better reviews. The cast was excellent. Adrien Brody was intense (of course) and inhabited his character so believably. Tessa Thompson was wonderful s need like a Broadway veteran instead of the experiencing her debut. The supporting cast were also great singers. Don’t hesitate to enjoy this show. "
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Marybeth D from Hinsdale on May 30, 2026
Humor lightens a tragic situation.
"A knockout performance full of emotion. Brody is one of a kind!!! He knows how to work the audience into his inner space of despair, lighten by humor. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 30, 2026
Loved it
"Fantastic. No notes. "
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Sarah S from Thunder bay on May 30, 2026
Powerfully Moving
"Adrien Brody deserves a Tony nomination for his performance and Tessa Thompson was amazing as well. The creative presentation of a somber and emotional storyline left me almost speechless…I left the theater simply stating, “WOW!”"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 28, 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.
