The Fear of 13 (Broadway, James Earl Jones Theatre, 2026) | Playbill

The Fear of 13

Broadway
Play
One Act
Original

Two-time Academy Award® winner Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson makes their Broadway debuts in spring 2026.

Nominated for Best New Play at the Olivier Awards, with Brody also earning a nomination for Best Actor, THE FEAR OF 13 is based on the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris. Written by Lindsey Ferrentino (Ugly Lies the Bone) and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (Good Night, and Good Luck), this gripping exploration of truth, justice, and the chasm between them will leave you hanging on every word.



SYNOPSIS:

Nick’s got a story to tell you. About how a routine traffic stop turned into a conviction for murder. About how he spent the next 22 years on Death Row. About how he finally petitioned the court to ask not for an appeal, but for his execution date. And about what happened next…



Information is subject to change prior to opening night.

SCHEDULE:
April 7–12: Tuesday @7:30pm, Wednesday @2pm and 7:30pm, Thursday @7:30pm, Friday @7:30pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @3pm

April 14–19: Tuesday @7:30pm, Wednesday @7pm, Thursday @7pm, Friday @7pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @1pm and 6pm

People (86)

QUICK STATS

(as of Apr 5, 2026) Total Current Gross: $2,126,357.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $870,954.30 (Week Ending Mar 29, 2026)   Average Ticket Price: $122.98 Average % Capacity: 91.84%

Grosses

Week Ending Week Number This Week Gross Potential Gross Diff $ Avg Ticket Top Ticket Seats Sold Seats in Theatre Perfs Previews % Cap This Week Diff % cap
Apr 5, 2026 45 $781,271.80 -$89,682.50 $102.35 $373.00 7,633 1,068 0 8 89.34% 1.27%
Mar 29, 2026 44 $870,954.30 $396,823.40 $115.74 $373.00 7,525 1,068 0 8 88.07% -10.03%