Kim Kardashian Joins Producing Team of Broadway's The Fear of 13

Reality TV and social media star Kim Kardashian—of The Kardashians fame—has joined the producing team of Lindsey Ferrentino's The Fear of 13, which began previews at Broadway's James Earl Jones Theatre March 19.

The production, which will officially open April 15, marks Kardashian's first-time foray into Broadway producing; the performer and entrepreneur is a co-producer.

As the play deals with the real-life case of Nick Yarris (played by Adrien Brody), who spent 22 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit, it's a particularly apt project for Kardashian, who has previously demonstrated a passion for criminal justice reform.

In a statement Kardashian said, "My commitment to criminal justice reform has always been about more than just policy—it’s about people. I’ve learned that sometimes the most effective way to change minds is through a powerful story. The Fear of 13 is that story. It’s a raw, honest look at Nick Yarris’s wrongful conviction and the systemic failures that kept him behind bars for 20 years. I couldn't be prouder to make my Broadway producing debut with a project that carries such vital weight."

“The message this play carries with it is urgent and we welcome Ms. Kardashian and her activism to this production and to our Broadway community," adds the producing team. "The work she has done to shine a much-needed light on criminal justice reform is exemplary and we are proud to be collaborating with her."

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The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star also has a bio in the Fear of 13 Playbill, with her entry appearing after lead producers Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions. Kardashian's complete Playbill bio follows: "Kim Kardashian (co-producer) is an entrepreneur, producer, and advocate for criminal justice reform. As founder of SKIMS, she built a powerhouse that redefined the apparel industry through inclusivity, empowerment, and innovation. Her entertainment influence continues to expand as the executive producer and star of The Kardashians and roles in American Horror Story, the legal drama All’s Fair, and the upcoming comedy The Fifth Wheel. A significant force in the legal landscape, Kardashian is preparing for the bar exam and remains dedicated to systemic legal change. She successfully lobbied for the landmark First Step Act and has secured clemency for numerous individuals. Her unique perspective as both a global business leader and a future legal professional offers a vital bridge between innovation and human-centric advocacy."

Directed by David Cromer, the production stars two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson (Hedda), both making their Broadway debuts leading the cast.

Based on a documentary film by David Sington, the work tracks real-world figure Nick Yarris, a man convicted of murder who then petitions the court not for an appeal, but for an execution date.

The Broadway production has partnered with the Innocence Project, supporting its work to free the innocent and prevent wrongful convictions. One of Yarris' real attorneys, Christina Swarns, is currently the group's executive director.

Brody and Thompson are joined on stage by Ephraim Sykes (Ain't Too Proud), Michael Cavinder (Annie), Eddie Cooper (Dead Outlaw), Victor Cruz (Blue Bloods), Eboni Flowers (Eureka Day), Joel Marsh Garland (Orange is the New Black), Jared Wayne Gladly (Aladdin), Joe Joseph (English), Jeb Kreager (Mare of Easttown), and Ben Thompson (Waitress).

Ferrentino's past work includes Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans, This Flat Earth, and The Year to Come. On screen, she wrote 2019's Not Fade Away. Ferrentino has also served as the book writer to the musicals The Artist and The Queen of Versailles, the latter of which made a short-lived Broadway bow earlier this season.

The creative team includes scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado, costume designer Sarah Laux, lighting desigher Heather Gilbert, sound designer Lee Kinney, hair wig and makeup designers Rob Pickens and Katie Gell, music supervisor and arranger Bryan Carter, voice text and dialect coach Gigi Buffington, and fight and intimacy directors from Unkledave's Fight-House.

The associate director is Neal Gupta. Casting is by Caparelliotis Casting. Yarris served as a story consultant for the production, and the production management is conducted by Juniper Street Productions, with Richard Hodge as production stage manager. James Viggiano is the company manager, and general management is by 101 Productions LTD and Christopher Taggart.

Visit TheFearOf13Broadway.com.