"This show was beyond expectations!! Lights, sounds, actors, amazing!!! 10/10!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 20, 2026
I’m not sure what I expected, but it wasn’t this.
"I was completely engaged from the moment the place started the set and the special effects was out of this world, but I don’t know that I expected to be as engaged with the story as I was. It was a remarkable experience and I’m so glad I went."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 20, 2026
BEST SHOW EVER!!
"i love this show so much, i saw it on the west end and now on broadway and both were so so amazing.
i love that we are able to see henry’s story, and i also adore how we are shown more and learn more about the parents and relatives of the original kids.
i really like how after watching this show i was able to go and rewatch the series and notice things that only made sense because of this show! the casting was so excellent and i really liked how each actor represented the characters so incredibly well and really brought them the justice they deserved!!!
the characteristics and personalities of the younger characters were so spot on to the original versions and i felt like that made it so exciting to watch!
i really enjoyed the little triangle going on between joyce, hopper, and bob, because knowing what happens in the show it made it entertaining to see how they acted with eachother when they were younger.
the effects and stage presence was phenomenal from everyone and everything, and the actors who came out and interacted with the crowd was hilarious!
the way they ended it and tied it off to the series was so amazing and made for a perfect bridge to watching season 1 of the series.
i recommend this show 1000% to everyone, even if they haven’t watched the series. it was funny, impressive, and surprisingly emotional to watch, especially after the show wrapped up. when the intro music starts playing and the crowd starts clapping and cheering made me sooo emotional!!
i love stranger things and i think every single fan should be able to watch this spectacular show!!!"
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Eryn K from Clovenfords on Aug 17, 2026
A must for Stranger Things fans
"If you want the complete story you must see this. The special effects are amazing and the show is entertaining. Go see it live before it closes forever! Worth it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 16, 2026
Love it!!!
"This is the best show I’ve ever seen!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 15, 2026
Incredible show
"The acting was superb, the special effects were outstanding - I’ve never seen such amazing effects in a theatre before! You will not be disappointed if you choose to go watch this fantastic performance! "
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Ann B from Loughborough on Aug 10, 2026
SPECTACULAR
"I have no idea in a theatre, could be a magnificent game of light and special effect, and the actors are AMAZING !!!!!!"
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Alberto D from Scandicci on Aug 9, 2026
Absolutely Amazing.!
"You almost feel in the TV show, fantastic.!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 6, 2026
Mind blowing special effects
"This show is next level theatre with the projections and special effects. It is horrifying, spectacular, and funny all at once. After seeing it twice, I would still go and see it a third time. I notice something new and catch more amazing details upon each viewing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 5, 2026
Excellent.
"Exelente.. Los actores son de lo mejor. Increíble. Tremendo escenario. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 1, 2026
A surprise a minute!
"A great setup to the tv series, without being repetitive. Great acting by the youthful cast. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 1, 2026
A great edition to the Stranger Things universe
"So fun to see Hawkins in 1959 and explore the origins of Vecna, the rift and Project Rainbow. Highly recommend! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 1, 2026
Phenomenally done!
"The action and acting are impeccable! This is NOT for kids as there are sexual references, violence and swearing. Fabulous sound and effects! Will be going again! "
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Raquel A from Royal Oak on Jul 31, 2026
Best thing i’ve ever seen!
"If you are a stranger things fan and are thinking about going to this show, GO!! It was my first broadway show and exceeded all expectations. The actors were phenomenal and the set and special effects made it feel like we were really in Hawkins! I was truly captivated through every second of this. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 29, 2026
A Mind-Blowing Experience for Stranger Things Fans
"If you’re a fan of the TV series, you will absolutely love Stranger Things: The First Shadow. It does far more than simply tell another story—it fills in the missing pieces and helps you fully understand how everything began.
The sets and special effects were so incredible that, at times, it was difficult to tell what was real and what wasn’t. The acting was excellent, genuinely intense, and sometimes even frightening.
A spectacular, immersive, and completely mind-blowing experience."
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Yalmar A from North Bay Village on Jul 29, 2026
Terrifyingly Fun trip to the Theatre
"A show like I’ve never seen- the special effects are amazing, the acting was superb, and with zero background knowledge of the Netflix show, I loved the play. Go see the play if you have watched every Stranger Things episode or never watched one in your life, you’ll love the stage production."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 26, 2026
Totally Amazing!
"The special effects were unlike anything we've ever seen on stage, and the cast was outstanding. You don't have to be a huge Stranger Things fan to enjoy the story but it helps. The suspense and production are first-class, especially the ending! One of the best Broadway shows we've seen. Highly recommended! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 26, 2026
Dark and Confusing for those not familiar, but really good.
"The play was really great for those in our family that had background from the series and confusing, but still good, for those of us that didn’t. A 7 or 8 year old in front of of us was crying the entire time, but any child who could watch the series could watch the show. Highly recommended for those familiar with the series. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 2026
Stranger Things the best!!!
"Excellent ….. Everything was perfect… Will see it again…"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 20, 2026
Jaw-dropping show
"The visual effects in the show were simply incredible. I walked away wanting to watch it again just to try to figure out how they got to create a show this amazing. Simply incredible!"
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Samuel C from Panama on Jul 20, 2026
My son loved it
"My 8 year old son is a huge stranger things fan and said this was his favorite Broadway show so far. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 20, 2026
Ten Stars!
"It was AMAZING! Our first Broadway show could not have been more perfect!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 19, 2026
A fantastic show for Stranger Things fans
"The cast, story and special effects were spectacular. The story expands in very interesting ways and fans are in for a treat!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 19, 2026
Third time going…..
"I wish this story had come out after season one of the show - it really helps to understand the show and develop the characters. Jump scares, killing and blood would make it not recommended for little ones. Would see this again and again!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 19, 2026
Thrilling, frightful, amazing.
"This was an incredible show. The lighting, sound, and special effects were truly next level. I would absolutely recommend it. I found myself in awe for much of the performance because I've never seen special effects executed so brilliantly in a Broadway production. The cast was outstanding, and the costumes and script were equally impressive.
That said, there are two things prospective audience members should know:
1. Familiarity with Stranger Things is a must.
If you haven't watched the full Stranger Things series, this may not be the show for you. The story relies heavily on characters, events, and themes from the series, so being up to date will make the experience far more enjoyable and easier to follow.
2. It may be too intense for some children. There were quite a few young children in the audience, and many seemed genuinely frightened. I attended with my 12-year-old son, and he covered his eyes (and screamed) during several parts of the show. Watching scary scenes on a TV screen is one thing, but experiencing them live, with immersive effects and performers right in front of you, feels much more real and intense.
Overall, this was one of the most visually impressive Broadway shows I've ever seen, and a must-see for Stranger Things fans."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 16, 2026
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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.
