THE FEAR OF 13
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James Earl Jones Theatre
Opened on Broadway: April 15, 2026 Closing: July 12, 2026 Director: David Cromer Writer: Lindsey Ferrentino Runtime: 2hr (1 intermission) Opening Night/Current Cast:
Understudies: For Nick: Ben Thompson For Jacki: Ebony Flowers For Man 2: Jared Wayne Gladly For Man 3: Joe Joseph For Man 4: Joe Joseph For Man 5: Joe Joseph For Man 6: Jared Wayne Gladly For Guard: Ben Thompson |
Synopsis:
Based on a remarkable true story, The Fear of 13 follows Nick Yarris (Adrien Brody), a man who spent 22 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. After decades of solitary confinement and a routine traffic stop that spiraled into a nightmare, Nick takes the stand to tell his own story—not to ask for an appeal, but to request his own execution date.
Through a series of life-altering visits with a persistent prison volunteer named Jacki (Tessa Thompson), Nick begins to reconstruct his past and fight for a future he thought was lost. Written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by Tony winner David Cromer, this gripping drama is a visceral exploration of the power of storytelling, the flaws of the justice system, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Based on a remarkable true story, The Fear of 13 follows Nick Yarris (Adrien Brody), a man who spent 22 years on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. After decades of solitary confinement and a routine traffic stop that spiraled into a nightmare, Nick takes the stand to tell his own story—not to ask for an appeal, but to request his own execution date.
Through a series of life-altering visits with a persistent prison volunteer named Jacki (Tessa Thompson), Nick begins to reconstruct his past and fight for a future he thought was lost. Written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by Tony winner David Cromer, this gripping drama is a visceral exploration of the power of storytelling, the flaws of the justice system, and the resilience of the human spirit.
