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Brody and Thompson Shine Amid Tonal Jumps in The Fear of 13

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Source: Variety
Brody and Thompson Shine Amid Tonal Jumps in The Fear of 13
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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson deliver dynamic performances as Nick Yarris and his advocate in The Fear of 13, a Broadway adaptation of a death-row story, but the play’s tonal swings between horror and humor and its rapid lifeline compression lead to uneven pacing. With strong design and chemistry on stage, the production feels more like a moving showcase than a cohesive narrative, suggesting the material might work better as a film or a tighter, longer stage version.

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