My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Who Played Understudy in The Fear of 13

Understudy is a role in The Fear of 13, a play that opened Broadway in 2026.

The Fear of 13 tells the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris, who spends more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit. Through a series of prison visits with a volunteer named Jackie, Nick traces a life shaped by impulse and consequence. As Nick and Jackie’s conversations deepen, the line between witness and participant blurs, forcing both to confront what justice demands, what belief requires, and the perilous distance between true freedom and the illusion of self-determination. By turns devastating, darkly funny, and life-affirming, The Fear of 13 is a powerful exploration of truth and trust, conscience and connection. The play is written by Lindsey Ferrentino and based on the documentary of the same name.

3 actors have played Understudy in The Fear of 13.

View full cast of The Fear of 13

Performer Production Opened
Ben Thompson Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Eboni Flowers Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Jared Wayne Gladly Broadway The Fear of 13 2026

Other Roles in The Fear of 13

Role Production Opened
Guard Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Jackie Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Joe Joseph Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Man 2 Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Man 3 Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Man 4 Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Man 5 Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Man 6 Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Nick Broadway The Fear of 13 2026
Understudy Broadway The Fear of 13 2026

Photos from The Fear of 13

View all 14 photos from The Fear of 13

Videos


TICKET CENTRAL
Hot Show
Tickets From $68
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $66
Hot Show
Tickets From $58