"The show was captivating and just so amazing from beginning to end. I think that this will live rent free in my head for a lifetime."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 10, 2025
Epic!!!
"The show was incredible! I can’t believe it was theater it was wild! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 10, 2025
Well worth the $$$
"The special effects were stupendous and unexpected which made it more so! "
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Velma T from glenn dale on Aug 10, 2025
Amazing!!
"Production, special effects, acting and plot are simply great!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 10, 2025
Nothing less of Amazing
"As someone who has never seen the “Stranger Things” show, this came out of nowhere for me. I had seen the bill for it when I had came earlier this year to see HP and The Cursed Child. So I decided to fly back to NY and see it for my birthday weekend. I never took the time to watch the show, but after seeing the Broadway play it blew my mind! From the beginning to the very end it had everything; Drama, intensity, suspense, fear, humor, love, hope, and the perfect way to end the climax of a play or hell even a movie! Which praise goes the production team because it didn’t feel like a play, it felt like a multi-million dollar production that is set to release is theaters. As a play write the creative team and actors executed this to perfection! I found myself on the edge of seat asking for more. (Side note: the young adolescent next to me was scared in some scenes covering his eyes with his shirt, which shows the prowess of the talent the creative casted). Even as someone who hasn’t seen the show yet, I didn’t feel lost. The character development for each character was phenomenal, I knew exactly what was going on, and most importantly I could relate to some of the characters. One of the best things is drawing in the audience to relate, have empathy or sympathy for the characters to which they did. AND! The immersion you felt with the play as it progressed through each act, I can’t really put it into words. For all who want to see it please do. If you like film, theatre, or a great story you will not be disappointed. I can affirm that you will be overtly happy and satisfied with the production. It didn’t matter the price I paid for the ticket because it was worth every dollar and cent. At the end of the day, after leaving the theatre in the midst of Time Square’s bright lights and vintage sounds of the city while gathering my thoughts and emotions; all I felt that it was…… Nothing less of Amazing. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 9, 2025
A Technical Marvel Perfect for Fans!
"Most of this show will leave you wondering, "how'd they do that?" There are some truly amazing effects at play here. In fact, those effects - and a darker storyline - make this great for older children and adult fans of "Stranger Things", but it could definitely be overwhelming for the younger ones. Think Season 4 (since it covers the origins of the villain). I felt that was a jump in intensity from the prior seasons. Same thing here. That said- terrific performances, tons of Easter eggs for fans, and plenty of "wow" factor. Worthy of its place in the "Stranger Things" universe!"
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Dawn R from Jonestown on Aug 6, 2025
Amazing production
"I absolutely loved this play. The visual effects had my jaw on the floor. I was laughing, crying, and left in shock. This story is important to the Stranger Things world and a must see. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 4, 2025
Mind-blowing
"I loved everything from beginning to end. I marveled at the special effects and the incredible performers. It was interactive and I would have gone right back in to see it again. It deserves every Tony award it received and more. Beyond incredible, there are no word to describe it, you have to experience it for yourself. Looking forward to seeing it several more times."
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Lucia P from Bristol on Aug 3, 2025
Amazing show
"This is a 10 of 10 show.. had us on the edge of our seats!! Idk if it's appropriate for some ages.. but definitely something everyone should see!!"
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Tara D from Acushnet on Aug 3, 2025
SPECTACULAR
"If you are a fan of the TV series, you will be fan an the this Broadway show. I mean from start or finish, this show will leave you off your feet. Everything was awesome. From the acting, to the visual effects, to the amazing sound effects everything was sync together. I mean wow! Sit in the middle first row, you will thank me and don't forget to look up 😎. This show is phenomenally entertaining."
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Estebanne S from Bronx on Aug 3, 2025
A must see for fans of the show
"If you’re a fan of the Netflix show this is a must see. The special effects were amazing. To recreate certain aspects of the tv show in a live theater environment was mind boggling, oustanding and terrifying at points. The actors were well cast, especially those who connect to the characters in the show; and the performances excellent. The play provides interesting background to the storyline on tv, added dimension to the tv characters, and connects to the show in ways that will please any fan. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 3, 2025
An absolute MUST for Stranger Things fans!!!
"This show was exceptional. From the jaw dropping opening act to the dramatic conclusion - this show has it all. I have been to a lot of shows on Broadway and the West End and have never seen a standing ovation for an opening sequence, we were all astounded. The actors are fantastic and the set is amazing. But what makes this show so unique is the special effects - they are so clever and have to be seen to be believed. We didn't want it to end!!!!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 2, 2025
Amazing!
"My Broadway play experience is limited. However, this was the most amazing performance I have ever seen. Incredible. "
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Samuel B from Clarksburg on Aug 2, 2025
Surpassed expectations
"Special effects were top tier! What you would expect from stranger things…humor and horror.
My teenage boys loved it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 1, 2025
Best entertainment experience
"This show was hands-down THE most amazing entertainment experience I've ever had. Totally immersive experience. The special effects were crazy!"
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Jessica C from Crystal Beach on Jul 31, 2025
Family Night
"Had an amazing time with my wife and daughter — best Broadway show we've seen in a while! Incredible cast and performances. Loved it."
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Fredrick J from Poughkeepsie on Jul 31, 2025
Felt like an trip to Hawkins!
"I could go on for DAYS about how much my husband and I loved this show but to keep it short and sweet; 10 out of 10 in every area!!! The cast is fantastic, the special effects are fantastic, the interactive bits with the audience are fantastic, and it was worth every single penny spent! May be a little bit scary for younger children, but otherwise if you’re a fan of the show this is a must see!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 31, 2025
Best show on broadway
"This show has an absolutely amazing set of actors that really made you think they were the young counterparts of the tv show characters. The technical marvel that this show pulls off night after night is astounding, I had to go back and see it again a day later because it was so amazing. If you get the chance to see this play, take it. You will not regret seeing the masterpiece that the cast and crew have made. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 29, 2025
All Around Mastery
"Cast: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Special Effects: 5/5
Left me very excited for the final season. I felt that this show brought a lot of closure to some missing history about Vecna's origin, with more still left to be explored. Humanizing the villain adds a new layer of complexity for how the town of Hawkins will bring this saga to an end."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 28, 2025
Unbelievable!
"This show is unlike any other I've seen on Broadway! The effects, the story, the entertainment, everything about this show is one-of-a-kind. If you are a fan of the show on Netflix, this is a must-see! It's like experiencing the Upside Down for yourself."
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Obed A from Newburgh on Jul 28, 2025
Great Show
"Really enjoyed the special effects and interactive aspects of the performance. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 27, 2025
Bravo!
"I loved it. I’m planning on seeing it again. Everybody was amazing playing their parts. I feel I missed a couple of easter eggs so I’m definitely going to see it again before season 5 comes out. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 27, 2025
Wow
"Acting is fantastic effects are truly amazing. I wouldn’t bring any sensitive children to this show or under 12 personally. I was a little scared as an adult. Best broadway show I have ever seen. "
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Patricia t from Box Elder on Jul 27, 2025
A great night out in NYC
"Spectacular intro and mind blowing special effects with the perfect blend of comedy mixed in. If you’re a fan of the show this is a must see experience."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 26, 2025
Awesome...Just great!
"My wife and me went to see this great piece with our 14 yr old and 17 yr old daughters. We all just loved it and wanted to see it a second time straight away.
Wow! Just wow!"
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Robbie D from Geldrop on Jul 25, 2025
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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.
