"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
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
Exceptional!
"Loved every minute of this show. As an avid Stranger Things fan, this was such a treat with best special effects I’ve ever seen— and I’ve been to so many Broadway shows. This is a must see!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2025
Most incredible live performance I’ve seen
"This was on par with the series for over the top effects. The crazy part is that it all is live and you are in the middle of the action. This is an incredibly intense experience. The jump scares make you jump. I have never seen anything like this on the stage before. It was like they took the series straight off Netflix and put it on the stage. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2025
Creative, cool visual and audio effects ~ we all loved it.
"Four out of the five people in our group are Stranger Things fans. The one who was not familiar ~ loved it (5/5).
The rest of knew we would love it and it did not disappoint! There are amazing video, lighting, visual and audio effects. All cutting edge. This production went above and beyond ~ the cast and crew all gave 150%. Creative back story. We left wanting more....Bravo "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 12, 2025
Wow
"I can say it was fast paced from the start and it felt like a roller coaster ride for the entire time. Special effects were just great and the acting was superb. "
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samuel e from Kettering on Apr 12, 2025
Mind-blowing!
"I have never been to Broadway before and it was absolutely stunning! Great actors, great story, great effects - short: GREAT SHOW! Thank you!"
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Sarah W from Halle on Apr 12, 2025
Phenomenal performance
"I loved everything about the performance. Seeing the play on opening night was truly an experience. The cast did amazing. All of the details and scenes were perfect. The sets were incredible. The performance was phenomenal. 12/10!"
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Candace W from Hampton on Apr 12, 2025
Exceeded our expectations
"Wonderful show that I wasn’t sure about when I bought the tickets. Ok for teens but younger wouldn’t suggest. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 6, 2025
Fabulous!
"If you are a fan of the show, you will love the Broadway story. If your kids are ok with the Netflix show, they are ok with the Broadway show. They really did a fabulous job - exceeded our expectations!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 5, 2025
Speechless
"We enjoyed the whole show. We felt we were part of the show."
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Guillermo C from VALHALLA on Apr 5, 2025
A real treat for Stranger Things fans!
"Fascinating storyline for fans, something of a prequel to the story we know, which provides insights into how Hawkins got to be the epicenter of the upside down and so much more. Also enriches our understanding of Joyce’s relationships with Bob and Hopper. And the special effects were amazing! "
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Suzanne P from Falls Church on Jun 20, 2026
WOW
"An excellent play for any stranger things fan...Wonderful special effects and a compelling story line...see it !!!."
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kenneth d from massapequa on Jun 16, 2026
The best show
"The sound effects are outstanding, and the cast is beautiful, making the story even more captivating. Can't wait to see it again, prices are reasonable The exceptional sound effects and captivating cast contribute to the overall allure of the story. The reasonable pricing further enhances the appeal, making it an eagerly anticipated viewing experience. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 7, 2026
Absolutely Amazing!!!! Great Job, Duffer Brothers!
"Don’t want to ruin anything, just go see it!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 6, 2026
Before there was One, there was just Henry...
"Stepping back in time, before Reaganomics, before the end of the Second World War, we find that the necessities of war opened the door not just to mad science bent on winning the war, but to something even more horrific. And one unfortunate child would become the instrument of corruption...
Step back into Hawkins before the events of the show, immerse in three dimensions and live action, with astounding practical and visual effects that take you from Hawkins High to the fifth dimension of the Upside Down, and follow the origins of Vecna and the bureaucracy that would plague a town and its children for decades!
This was a phenomenal show with skillful portrayals, engaging storylines, and engrossing effects of remarkable scale. Definitely a must for fans of the show, but truly engrossing for anyone interested in the genre or live theater in general. Definitely an overlooked gem I could've seen sooner."
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Quentin B from GROVETOWN on May 30, 2026
A Must See
"The sound effects and lightings and the performance are incredible!!
Highly recommended show !!"
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Gigi D from Douglas on May 29, 2026
It felt like I was watching another episode of stranger things again.
"I have absolutely no complaints. It had to have been the best show I have ever seen."
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Troy F from Baton Rouge on May 25, 2026
A MUST SEE! Amazing!
"What a show! The special effects were incredible. The casting was SUPERB! There wasn’t a single character that didn’t add something great to the production! Henry Creel and Joyce were out of this world! This show made you laugh, cry, jump and scream! GO SEE STRANGER THINGS!! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 25, 2026
Fantastic Effects
"Great show! Amazing effects. It was incredibly loud during some parts. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 18, 2026
Great Show
"My granddaughter and I flew in from Kentucky for a whirlwind 24-hour NYC trip to celebrate her belated 13th birthday. She is a huge fan of the Netflix series Stranger Things, while I had never seen a single episode before attending the play.
To be honest, the show scared me to death — sci-fi and supernatural themes are definitely not my usual thing! But seeing how completely thrilled my granddaughter was made every minute worthwhile. She has not stopped talking about it since. The highlight of the evening was when she got autographs from some of the actors, which absolutely made her trip unforgettable. Watching her excitement and joy was the very best part for me.
Acting was great, special effects were amazing and there were plenty of “scare jumps” to last me for some time. Haha! I would highly recommend the show for Stranger Things fans. "
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Sherry W from Durham on May 17, 2026
Best Special Effects
"The effects and the set design were amazing. The story fit perfectly with the show. Cast was amazing. Joyce looked exactly like a young version. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 3, 2026
Great performance
"Our granddaughter was the one who wanted to see this show and she was blown away! She loved the show"
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David D from Manchester on May 1, 2026
Great show
"Super cool show especially if you have watched the tv show. Great acting and stage production would not recommend bringing kids under 10 "
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Sarah L from New York City on Feb 22, 2026
Edge of my seat
"This production was amazing . We went as a family .. 2 adults and 1 child 12 years old. The acting was top notch and “Henry” was amazing! We were mesmerized at one point. The show keeps you on the edge of your seat and immersed in the story . Lastly, the special effects were out of this world .. you could feel them and at times the show felt 3D. I couldn’t recommend more! (And the theater is very nice).
We already want to go back and see it a second time. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 30, 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.
