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Kim Kardashian Joins Broadway Debut in The Fear of 13

4/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kim Kardashian has joined the producing team of Broadway's The Fear of 13, which opens on April 15.
The Fear of 13, by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, tells Nick Yarris's story of two decades on death row.
Kardashian's involvement marks her Broadway debut.
The production collaborates with the Innocence Project to address wrongful convictions.
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson are making their Broadway debuts.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1992 by Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld, the Innocence Project has exonerated over 375 wrongfully convicted individuals in the U.S. through DNA testing, revealing systemic flaws in the justice system. Kim Kardashian's involvement in the Broadway play The Fear of 13, which highlights Nick Yarris's wrongful conviction, underscores the ongoing need for criminal justice reform to prevent future injustices.

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Story summary

Kim Kardashian has joined the producing team of Broadway's The Fear of 13, which opens on April 15.
The Fear of 13, by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, tells Nick Yarris's story of two decades on death row.
Kardashian's involvement marks her Broadway debut.
The production collaborates with the Innocence Project to address wrongful convictions.
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson are making their Broadway debuts.

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