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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Reviews

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

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Great Show!
"Loved the show! Cast and production was amazing! Loved the sound and lightening effects. Overall glad me and my family made trip up from MD to see Stranger Things on Broadway! Can’t wait til the next season premieres! "
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Ebony J from Owings Mills on May 6, 2025
For fans, but not only
"Fantastic acting, all that have seen the Netflix show will see who is who only by this. For fans the whole show is outstanding - to be inside the story and almost (sometimes not only "almost") touch it is someting to remember! From technical point of view the whole show is just perfect and puts the bar really high for everyone else. Magnificent! "
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Andrzej F from Kielczow on May 6, 2025
Excellent
"Light and sound effects. Actor’s performance. I fell like I am inside a movie rather than a stage show. It’s fantastic. I would recommend the show to everyone ."
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Cheriyan E from East Meadow on May 4, 2025
Unbelievable show!
"This show was absolutely incredible from start to end. The acting, story, and special effects were out of this world! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 4, 2025
Most exciting show in a long time
"From the superb acting to incredible special effects , this show is a must see !! I would see it again and I rarely see any show more than once . I would not bring young children since some scenes may scare them . "
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Karen P from Point Pleasant on May 4, 2025
Amazing experience
"The show was filled with amazing effects and eerie sounds. The actors are truly excellent. This show is unforgettable"
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2025
Spectacular Show
"This was like Harry Potter meets X-files. Amazing performances by the actors and the sets and graphics were over the top. Loved it! Highly recommend!"
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Grace O from Winnipeg on May 1, 2025
Blew us away!
"The special effects were absolutely insane the story was better than I thought it would be. After watching Four Seasons of stranger things and now this prequel story on Broadway I am ready for season 5"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 28, 2025
Captivating!!!
"I’ve seen many broadway shows over the years and this was my absolute favorite! I was captivated from beginning to end. "
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Stasia R from Dallas on Apr 27, 2025
If you’re a Stranger Things fan, you have to see this show!
"This play is not a musical, it’s a drama and tells the back story of the adults who are in the Stranger Things TV series. The magic of the story unfolds through great acting, multimedia, an incredible special effects. If you have not seen the TV series, however the story may be hard to follow. If you are a fan, we highly recommend you see the play!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2025
The best broadway show I have ever seen
"Nothing could have prepared me for how amazinggggg this show was. I’m ready to go back and see it again!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2025
A great play for Stranger Things fans
"I attended the performance with my 12-year-old daughter, an absolute Stranger Things fan. I recommend seeing the documentary on "Stranger Things - The first shadow" on Netflix before going to see the play to avoid any unnecessary disappointment. The actors were fabulous and the special effects brilliant for a one-stage play. Thank you to all the special effects and staging artists and craftspeople for their high-quality work!"
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Rhym S from Geneva on Apr 25, 2025
Amazing show!
"This is hands down the best show I have ever seen! My boyfriend and I enjoyed it so much. Want to see it again already!"
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rejeanne r from Newport on Apr 25, 2025
THEE BEST SHOW IVE SEEN ON BROADWAY!!
"Beginning to end! Incredible. The cast was perfect, funny, charismatic, mysterious, thrilling! WOW! Well done. "
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Stephanie P from Medford on Apr 25, 2025
Intense but loved it
"True fans of the show will be in awe. The cast was amazing and the stage effects were mesmerizing. "
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Shanna M from Renton on Apr 25, 2025
AMAZING
"Fantastic theatrical adaptation of an already difficult story: the actors perfectly balanced the dark atmosphere with unexpected notes of humour. Absolutely recommended for everyone"
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erminia p from Bruxelles on Apr 25, 2025
For Strangers
"Bühneneffekte und Cast sind außergewöhnlich. Für Fans der Serie ein absolutes Must Watch."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 24, 2025
Get ready to be amazed!
"I loved the special effects and the use of film. The actors were wonderful!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 23, 2025
Great show!
"Really cool special effects. Great acting. Due to language and the shock level of some of the special effects this was not a child appropriate show. It helped to watch the Netflix series ahead of seeing this play. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 23, 2025
Epic show night with my daughter!
"This Broadway Show was amazing!! Go see it and you'll understand just how Epic it was! Everyone was amazing and talented. You won't take your eyes off the stage and every scene is jaw dropping!!!!!"
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Joanna T from Chicago on Apr 23, 2025
Amazing
"Nothing like I have seen before! Such a fun broadway experience! "
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Eden C from Brooklin on Apr 22, 2025
LOVED IT!
"So good! Cast and crew did an amazing job! We loved the special effects! The actors were all incredible, especially the guy who played Henry! It was my son's first broadway show and he thought it was awesome! "
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Amber C from Chesapeake on Apr 21, 2025
Exceptional
"Everything was excellent! The sound and effects were amazing!! The acting was phenomenal with exceptional singing! My two 13 year old guests were intrigued and excited the entire time!! We all enjoyed every bit!!!"
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Sheewayne S from Canton on Apr 21, 2025
Incredible! Pure perfection!
"Lots of special effects! Actors are in perfect shape! It is not really a musical, so I felt it eas very easy to understand the entire plot (with music sometimes it is hard). It was the best experience I had on Broadway for a long time. I felt fear in many scenes, so I really don’t think you should take children to watch this play."
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Luiza S from São Paulo on Apr 21, 2025
Trailblazer
"Its a fresh take on broadway shows and live entertainment. Multi-talented actors and actresses to be able to act, sing, dance and perform stunts in a live performance. The stage setting, props and special effects were really to anticipate for, the story stays true to stanger things lore, with some audience interaction/participation. This show in New York is not to be missed. Marquis theater did well to open up and seat the audience early, there’s merch and drinks available however not much a fan of the snacks. Ushers were professional. Was sitting way up on the R mezz and still a good view and comfortable enough til intermission."
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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.

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