The Fear of 13: What Happened on Broadway in 2026?
Explore The Fear of 13 on Broadway: its Nick Yarris story, stage cast and 2026 closing date—unrelated to the Jason Voorhees movies.
The Fear of 13: What Happened on Broadway in 2026?
The Fear of 13 was a Broadway drama about Nick Yarris, not a Friday the 13th or Jason Voorhees production. The 2026 run at the James Earl Jones Theatre opened April 15 and closed June 28 after previews began March 19. Adrien Brody portrayed Yarris, with Tessa Thompson as Jacki. Because the run has ended, current ticket sales should not be implied.
The real-life story behind the play
Written by Lindsey Ferrentino, the drama draws from Yarris's experience of spending decades on death row for a murder he maintained he did not commit. The play stages a conversation about guilt, memory, justice and trust through interactions between Nick and Jacki. It should be understood as dramatization based on an actual case, not a verbatim courtroom record.
Broadway cast and creative team
Adrien Brody made his Broadway debut as Nick Yarris, while Tessa Thompson made hers as Jacki. David Cromer directed the production. Additional performers supported the story through multiple roles. The best way to verify original stage credits is through theater records rather than similarly titled streaming-film listings.
Dates, theater and closed status
Previews began March 19, 2026, followed by the official April 15 opening at the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York. The final performance was June 28, 2026. Any older notice pointing to a later closing date reflects a schedule that was changed, not an opportunity to buy a seat for an already finished production.
Play versus documentary
The earlier documentary The Fear of 13 is a different work in another medium. Both involve Yarris, but they are not interchangeable editions of the same filmed performance. Searches for Broadway reviews, biographies and streaming availability should make clear whether they concern the stage play or the documentary.
Frequently asked questions
Was The Fear of 13 a Jason Voorhees show?
No. It was a drama based on Nick Yarris's real-life experience.
When did the Broadway production close?
June 28, 2026.
Who played Nick Yarris?
Adrien Brody.
Who played Jacki?
Tessa Thompson.
Where did the Broadway run take place?
James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City.