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Death Row Exoneree's Story Hits Broadway
9 Feb
Summary
- Broadway adaptation of 'The Fear of 13' tells Nick Yarris's true story.
- Yarris spent over two decades on death row for a crime he did not commit.
- The production partners with the Innocence Project, aiding wrongful conviction cases.
A compelling true story of wrongful conviction is set to captivate Broadway audiences. 'The Fear of 13,' adapted from a documentary, will begin its 16-week limited engagement on March 19, with opening night on April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Directed by David Cromer, the play tells the extraordinary story of Nick Yarris.
Yarris spent more than two decades on death row in Pennsylvania for a murder he has always insisted he did not commit. He was the first person in the state to be exonerated by DNA evidence. The production features Brody in the role of Yarris and Thompson as Jackie, a volunteer who visited him in prison.
The stage adaptation will partner with the Innocence Project, an organization founded in 1992 that utilizes DNA evidence to prove innocence and overturn wrongful convictions. This collaboration highlights the play's commitment to exploring themes of justice, truth, and the consequences of conviction.
