The Fear of 13 on Broadway Tickets
Opens 19th March
Adrian Brody and Tessa Thompson make their Broadway debuts in this gripping play about a wrongly accused death row inmate.
The Fear of 13 in New York City!
Oscar winner Adrian Brody makes his Broadway debut this spring in The Fear of 13 on Broadway, coming to the James Earl Jones theatre, in the heart of Times Square, for a strictly limited run. This blistering play is based on a remarkable true story of a man wrongfully convicted on death row, and comes to New York following a critically acclaimed, Olivier-nominated run in London. Brody reprises his “awe-inspiring performance” (London Theatre) from the production's London run, and is joined by Emmy nominee Tessa Thomason, also making her Broadway debut. The Fear of 13 is an “unmissable portrait of death row injustice” (The Telegraph) - secure your tickets today.
What is the play The Fear of 13 about?
When a routine traffic stop goes horribly wrong, Nick Yarris is plunged into a living nightmare; wrongfully convicted for murder, he’s sentenced to death. After over two unbearable decades on death row, Nick is unable to bear the excruciating wait any longer and petitions the court not for an appeal, but for an execution date. What happens next is truly unbelievable, so sit down and let Nick tell the story of exactly what happened…
Partially told in the style of a one-man show, partially stunning ensemble piece, The Fear of 13 is based on the documentary of the same name, which was narrated by Yarris, and charts Yarris’ life from a troubled youth to his experience on death row. The Fear of 13 premiered at London’s Donmar Warehouse in 2024 to critical acclaim, and also starred Brody in his London Theatre debut, earning Olivier nominations for Best New Play and for Best Actor for Brody.
The Fear of 13 Broadway Cast
The Fear of 13 on Broadway stars Adrien Brody as Nick Yarris and Tessa Thompson as Jackie, both making their Broadway debuts.
Adrien Brody is a two-time Academy Award winner and an Olivier and Emmy nominee. Brody made history in 2003, when he won the Oscar for Best Actor for The Pianist at the age of 29, making him the youngest person to win in that category - a record he still holds. Brody is best known for his work in The Pianist, Houdini, Succession and The Brutalist, as well as his collaborations with director Wes Anderson, including Asteroid City, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Darjeeling Limited and The French Dispatch.
Tessa Thompson is a BAFTA, Golden Globe Award, and Emmy Award nominee and an NAACP Image Award winner. She is best known for her roles in Dear White People, Passing, Annihilation, Hedda, Selma and as Valkyrie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder.
Further casting is to be announced.
The Creative Team of The Fear of 13
The Fear of 13 is written by Olivier and Outer Critics Circle nominee Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans), based on the documentary directed by David Sington. Tony Award winner David Cromer (Good Night, and Good Luck, The Band's Visit) directs.
Tickets for The Fear of 13 at the James Earl Jones Theatre!
This edge-of-your-seat examination of justice, truth, and the space between them gripped audiences in London, and comes to Broadway for a strictly limited run. Starring award-winning actors Tessa Thompson and Adrian Brody, this “simmering, soulful” (London Theatre) play is filled with “raw theatricality”(TimeOut) and promises to be one of the biggest shows of 2026. Don’t miss it - secure your tickets for The Fear of 13 on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre today
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Fear of 13 playing in New York?
The Fear of 13 on Broadway is playing at the James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036.
Can I buy tickets for The Fear of 13 on Broadway at the box office?
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