Adrien Brody, Tessa Thompson Set Broadway Debuts With Death Row Drama ‘The Fear of 13’

Key Highlights

• Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson will make their Broadway debuts.
• 'The Fear of 13' is based on the true story of Nick Yarris, a wrongfully convicted death row inmate.
• The play is directed by David Cromer and is adapted from a documentary by David Sington.
• Previews for the play begin on March 19, 2026, with opening night on April 15, 2026.
• The production will run for a limited engagement of 16 weeks at the James Earl Jones Theatre.