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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson Debut in Broadway's The Fear of 13

1/13/2026

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Summary

Brody, Thompson Debut

Adrien Brody (actor) and Tessa Thompson (actor) will make their Broadway debuts in The Fear of 13.
The play follows Nick Yarris, a death-row inmate who claims innocence.
The play is adapted from a 2015 documentary and opens April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
David Cromer (director) directs The Fear of 13.
The Innocence Project will partner to raise awareness about wrongful convictions.

History

Historical Context

The Innocence Project, founded in 1992, has exonerated over 375 wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing, highlighting systemic flaws in the justice system. The Innocence Protection Act of 2004 further aimed to prevent wrongful convictions by ensuring access to DNA testing for inmates. The upcoming play, The Fear of 13, underscores ongoing concerns about justice and the need for reform in America.

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Brody, Thompson Debut

Adrien Brody (actor) and Tessa Thompson (actor) will make their Broadway debuts in The Fear of 13.
The play follows Nick Yarris, a death-row inmate who claims innocence.
The play is adapted from a 2015 documentary and opens April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
David Cromer (director) directs The Fear of 13.
The Innocence Project will partner to raise awareness about wrongful convictions.

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