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Kim Kardashian Makes Her Broadway Producing Debut with the Criminal Justice Play 'The Fear of 13'

The prison drama follows a man who spent more than 20 years on death row after a wrongful conviction, with Kardashian citing criminal justice reform.

  • Reality star Kim Kardashian has joined the producing team for the Broadway play "The Fear of 13," with opening night set for Wednesday at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
  • The play depicts the true story of Nick Yarris, who spent more than two decades on death row, reflecting Kardashian's continued commitment to criminal justice reform and wrongful convictions.
  • Directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer and written by Lindsey Ferrentino, the production stars Oscar-winner Adrien Brody and Emmy-nominee Tessa Thompson, following an acclaimed West End run.
  • Collaborating with the Innocence Project, the production supports efforts to prevent wrongful convictions, building on Kardashian's prior advocacy with President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
  • "I've learned that sometimes the most effective way to change minds is through a powerful story," Kardashian said, positioning "The Fear of 13" as a strategic tool for reform advocacy.
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Kim Kardashian is continuing to expand her professional engagement by also joining as a producer. She has become part of the team of the show “The Fear of 13”, a work based on the true story of Nick Yarris, who spent more than two decades on death row for a crime he has repeatedly stated that he did not commit. In her statements, Kardashian has emphasized that the commitment to criminal justice reform is not only related to policies or laws, but…

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She is a reality star, entrepreneur and actress. Now Kim Kardashian is even involved in Broadway, even if the 45-year-old isn't on the boards herself. The piece she co-produced is about a miscarriage of justice.

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NBC New York broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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