"This was absolutely amazing. More than I could have imagined. The cast was great. There are no words to describe the set or special effects.
Suggestions in buying tickets. Don't sit too close to front or too far back. We were about 10 rows back, dead center, and it was perfect. At the very least, don't sit too close to front. "
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Kathy G from Jacksonville on Jul 10, 2025
Awesome in all perspectives
"An outstanding show, breathtaking!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2025
Those stranger things can become too familiar.
"From the great conversations with total strangers while waiting for box office to open, to the ushers and their shared excitement for you and what you are about to experience, to the show the show itself, WOW! What an experience and everyone who loves the series must watch..GET.HERE.NOW!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 2, 2025
Loved it!
"If you’re a fan of stranger things then you’ll love this! Cast, set, and effects were fantastic. Loved the story!"
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Lacey B from Camillus on Jul 2, 2025
Amazing show!
"Awesome special effects! Strongly recommend watching Stranger Things from the beginning if you haven’t already prior to seeing this. It would be helpful to be familiar with the plot line and characters. I wouldn’t bring young children, there are some jump scares.
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 23, 2025
woooooooow
"we didn't expect such entertainment and theatrics!! wonderful acting, perfectly depicts Stranger Things ❤️♥️"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 12, 2025
Be ready for spontaneous, blow you out of your seat, effects!
"I brought my granddaughters who have seen the show seasons on Netflix. I have not but still was able to follow the story and knocked from my seat with the many sound and lighting effects! The characters make you comfortable in the storyline until the frequent effects happen. It is an almost three hour play, but you’ll be mesmerized and paying attention throughout. All of you Stranger Things fan club peeps; add a Star—-you’ll love it; my granddaughters did (me too)"
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Patricia M from Poughkeepsie on Jun 8, 2025
Great show!
"I loved the entire show! Special effects were great. The actors in the audience made you feel you were in the show. Not boring at all!"
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Ed C from Stroudsburg on May 24, 2025
Never seen anything like it
"This show was amazing! One of my party was 11 and she would close her eyes at some points but overall I would recommend this to any stranger things fans! The effects were amazing and it opened a whole new path for stranger things! It has young Joyce, Hopper, Bob, Lonnie, and many more! It's an amazing show and I don't know how they did it!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 24, 2025
Absolutely amazing! Must see!!!
"This was my Mother’s Day gift to myself while visiting my daughter in the city. We are both fans of the show and wanted to see how the stage show would go. I watched the Netflix documentary on the making of it and was very impressed how it all came together. Visual effects, writing, acting, everything was amazing!!! We both left there wanting to watch it again. 😃 A definite must see!!!!"
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Sharon B from Hutchinson on May 18, 2025
Such a great play!
"My Granddaughters loved it as did I. Great storyline tying into the series. We’re all hoping the saga continues. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 12, 2025
A Must See Show!
"Stranger Things: The First Shadow was so incredible!! I want to see it again! All of the actors were fantastic! The special effects and the sound effects were beyond amazing! If you're a Stranger Things fan, you must see this show!"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 6, 2025
A spectacle you have to see
"This show lived up to the hype. Stranger things fans or newbies alike would be in awe of this production. Lighting , sound, set work were a given to be amazing and they still exceeded expectations. Then a cohesive story with great acting and enough twists/ turns to keep you engaged. Loved it"
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Dante S from Warren on May 5, 2025
The whole family loved it!!!
"My wife and I have been watching Stranger Things with our boys (then 5 & 7) since season 1. We all came to the show on 24 Apr 2025. The boys are now 13 & 15. As the show started, I realized how long our family has been involved with Stranger Things. This show is a great way to bring a prequel to the fans of the TV series. If you are not familiar with the Stranger Things TV series, you can still appreciate this exciting show. However, you'll appreciate it much more if you have seen the TV series. Amazing stage effects. Very well written and performed. I hope a recorded version will eventually be available on Netflix for those around the country that cannot make it to NYC to see the show will be able to enjoy this fantastic production and essential events that complete the Stranger Things story."
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Dean D from Elsmere on Apr 25, 2025
Great acting and special effects
"It is an amazing prequel to the series."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 21, 2025
Incredible
"Keep you on the edge of your seat! Loved every moment!!!"
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Toni C from Brandon on Apr 19, 2025
Do Not Miss!
"Without giving away anything, all I can say is this play blew my mind!! All I kept saying to my husband and 18 year old son who were there as well was "I can't get over the sets and effects!"
We were engulfed in the excitement from the opening scene and there were never any dull moments. The cast were incredible....so many "Broadway debuts", but you would never know because the acting, movement and physicality of what they all did were just incredible. The first act is long (about 90 minutes)....but we didn't mind it was THAT exciting!
I did say "yes" to 'would I recommend this to children'....but in reality only if they know the show/series and not younger than 10 I would say.
Fantastic show all around!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 17, 2025
Insane special effects and great prequel for show watchers
"The performance was amazing! Elements of surprise and excellent acting for the storyline presented. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 6, 2025
Unusual Play
"Fantastic sets, effects and acting. A little too chaotic and choppy and loud for me. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 19, 2025
Loved it!
"If you are a stranger things fan, you must see! My 9 and 11 year old loved it and was sad when it was over. From the them song, to the back and forth from the upside down, the special effects and amazing characters. It was truly magnificent and I can't wait for season 5."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 5, 2025
Absolutely delightful
"I love seeing new work and this show did not disappoint! An absolute feast for the eyes! To seamlessly pull off supernatural elements on stage with practical effects was incredibly impressive. I absolutely loved the consistently choreographed movements, which kept the actors and stage in constant movement, the theater felt literally alive which kept me on the edge of my seat. The anxiety and tension on stage were palpable. There wasn't a dull moment.
This ensemble cast had some of the best chemistry I have seen on stage in a while, you could tell the actors had real trust in each other and were having a blast sharing this journey and story. When the actors are having the time of their lives on stage, the audience feels it, and we too have the time of our life. Big shout out to Dora Dolphin as Karen, she was incredibly charming and had excellent comedic timing. During the group scenes, my eyes gravitated to her each time.
I only watched the first season of the Netflix show, and honestly, it wasn't really my thing, but I would recommend this stage show to any adult. It was absolutely delightful from start to finish. I am so glad I came. "
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Briana L from Minneapolis on Apr 16, 2025
About
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
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.