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The Olivier Award-winning prequel to the hit Netflix series arrives on Broadway.

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About Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

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Duration
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
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Audience
Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted.
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Content Advisory
Contains gunfire audio, loud noises and explosions, haze and smoke, flashing lights, strobe lights, and strong language.
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Late Seating
Performances begin promptly at the posted curtain time. Late seating permitted only at the discretion of management.
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Show Dates
Previews: Mar 28, 2025 • Opening: Apr 22, 2025
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Marquis Theatre Marquis Theatre
46th Street between Broadway & 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
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Story

Before the world turned upside down. Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. 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.

From Netflix and the multi-award-winning Broadway producer Sonia Friedman Productions comes Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Winner of two Olivier Awards including Best Entertainment, this landmark production is brought to life by an award-winning creative team including director Stephen Daldry (The Crown, Billy Elliot, The Inheritance, The Hours, The Reader) and co-director Justin Martin (Prima Facie, The Inheritance). With stunning special effects, extraordinary performances, and a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this gripping, stand-alone adventure will take you right back to the beginnings of the Stranger Things story.

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"A reminder of what theatre, at its most magical, can do."

Daily Mail

Luke Jones

"Breathtaking theatre. It's irresistible."

The Guardian

Arifa Akbar

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Stranger Things: Understood
"Those who follow Stranger Things will totally enjoy the Broadway experience. Don’t take your eyes off of the stage for the finale, which is still ingrained in my head! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 18, 2025
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Must see!!
"The acting was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend even if you haven’t seen the show. I’m not broadway fan and now I’m sold!!! I would pay again to watch this show! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2025
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Great production
"While I wasn't surprised by the outstanding acting, like nearly all Broadway shows, the production blew me away. The play is true to the series which was refreshing and provided even more depth to the characters."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2025
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Fantastic experience for Stranger Things fans!
"The show grabs you from the minute it starts and keeps you engaged the whole time. Excellent casting. You should probably have some background with the series before you go so you have a real understanding of what's going on. Some children were scared in the theater. I would say 12 and up."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2025
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Incredibly Stranger Things!!!
"In a word: WOW!!! My mouth was agape most of the show-- I couldn't believe the incredible marriage of technology, lighting, and sound to create the Upside Down onstage. The actors were incredible, with impeccable timing to match the intricate lighting and sound cues!!! I'm used to seeing members in an audience stand up during bows, but I've never before experienced the entire audience jumping up in unison at the end of this show to indicate the incredible presentation!!! Very highly recommended!!!"
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Jack B from Sewell on Apr 17, 2025
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FABULOUS
"If you are Strangers Things fan this is a MUST see. It will have you on the edge of your seat feeling like you are really there. "
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Dawn Ann S from Mahopac on Apr 16, 2025
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Brilliant Show !!
"The show was brilliant from start to finish and very on point compared to the show. I took my family to watch it and we were blown away !! Must See !! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 16, 2025
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Great acting & story
"Great cast! Story telling & special effects were outstanding. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 16, 2025
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So exciting
"Everything is perfect… especially the special effects and the performance of the actors. Make you wish to watch the serial again. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 16, 2025
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Don't miss this experience!
"Only 2 weeks into previews, I really can't begin to fathom how this play can become any greater. It was everything we wanted it to be and SO MUCH MORE! From the moment you walk into the Marquis Theatre, Stranger Things themes are incorporated into your surroundings. We were blessed to see the entire opening cast. Every single performer was outstanding and superbly cohesive. They pulled us into the history of Hawkins High and Henry Creel's painful story. They left nothing wanting. There was no shortage of Easter eggs for Stranger Things fans and the special effects for this production were next level PHENOMENAL! I mean, "take your breath away" phenomenal. Kudos to all who worked tirelessly on creating this incredible experience!"
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Angela L from Southbury on Apr 14, 2025
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Cast & Creative

Cast

Henry Creel
Virginia Creel
Dr. Brenner
Bob Newby
Principal Newby
Joyce Maldonado
Victor Creel
Patty Newby
James Hopper Jr.
Patty's Mom
Charles Sinclair
Sue Anderson
Walter Henderson
Karen Childress
Lonny Byers
Claudia Yount
Chief Hopper
Alan Munson

Creative

Written by
Kate Trefry
Original Story by
The Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry
Based on the Netflix Series "Stranger Things" Created by
The Duffer Brothers
Director
Stephen Daldry
Co-Director
Justin Martin
Creative Producers
The Duffer Brothers
Set Designer
Miriam Buether
Costume Designer
Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting Designer
Jon Clark
Sound Designer
Paul Arditti
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