The Upside Down is coming to Broadway! Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the Olivier Award-winning prequel to the popular Netflix series, will arrive in New York this spring. Here's what you need to know to make sure you don't miss this exhilarating production.
All About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to 1959, in a town called Hawkins that fans of the Netflix series are familiar with. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy...and the shadows of the past have a very long reach. Get to know stars Louis McCartney, Gabrielle Neveah and Burke Swanson!The story of the Stranger Things prequel comes from a collaboration between original Stranger Things writer Kate Telfrey, show creators Matt and Ross Duffer (often referred to as the Duffer Brothers) and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child playwright Jack Thorne. TStranger Things: The First Shadow received its world premiere in London in 2023, where it received five Olivier nominations and was honored with the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. The production was honored with three 2025 Tony Awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play and Best Sound Design of a Play.
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Important Info
Stranger Things: The First Shadow began previews at the Marquis Theatre on March 28, 2025. The play celebrated its opening night on April 22, 2025.
Audiences should keep in mind that Stranger Things: The First Shadow contains gunfire audio, loud noises and explosions, haze and smoke, flashing lights and strobe, and strong language. The show also depicts various mental illnesses and disorders.
How to Get Tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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