NYC Broadway Play

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Broadway has been turned Upside Down by this theatrical spectacle, where the iconic TV series reveals its origin story

Starting at - $62

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Step back into Hawkins, 1959, and uncover the secrets that set the stage for the world of Stranger Things...

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is making its highly anticipated Broadway debut at the Marquis Theatre. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Stephen Daldry, this Olivier Award-winning play brings the origins of the Upside Down to life.

Join teenage Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado as they navigate a town on the brink of extraordinary and supernatural events - and meet Henry Creel, a young man with a terrifying destiny... With a stellar cast including T.R. Knight (Grey's Anatomy) as Victor Creel and Louis McCartney reprising his role as Henry, the production delivers a gripping narrative intertwined with stunning special effects. Co-directed by Justin Martin and penned by Kate Trefry, with an original story by the Duffer Brothers and Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), this theatrical event is a must-see for fans and newcomers alike.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the beginning of the Stranger Things saga. Secure your seats today and witness the shadows that shaped Hawkins before the world turned upside down.

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Run time
2hr 45 min. Inc. 1 intermission.

Theatre
Marquis Theatre
210 West 46th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10036

Categories
Plays, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Broadway, Drama

Age
Ages 12+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.

Important information
The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection & must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

3 Fun Facts

Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes fans deeper into the lore of this fabled town while introducing newcomers to all its eccentricities, humor, and jaw-dropping wonder.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow," the Broadway play, offers a compelling origin story of Henry Creel/Vecna, set 30 years before the Netflix series. The play introduces younger versions of familiar characters like Joyce Byers and Jim Hopper, and features stunning special effects. It's a stand-alone story that doesn't require prior knowledge of the TV show.
Stunning Production: The show's production is known for its stunning stage effects and illusions, aiming to create a truly scary and immersive experience.

Cast & Creative Team

By: Kate Trefry, based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry
Director: Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin
Choreography: Coral Messam
Producer: Netflix, The Duffer Brothers, Sonia Friedman Productions
Cast list: Louis McCartney (as Henry Creel), Rosie Benton (as Virginia Creel), Alex Breaux (as Dr. Brenner), Nicky Eldridge (as Bob Newby), Andrew Hovelson (as Principal Newby), Alison Jaye (as Joyce Maldonado), T.R. Knight (as Victor Creel), Gabrielle Nevaeh (as Patty Newby), Burke Swanson (as James Hopper, Jr.), Ta’Rea Campbell (as Patty’s Mom), Robert T. Cunningham (as Charles Sinclair), Ayana Cymone (as Sue Anderson), Ian Dolley (as Walter Henderson), Dora Dolphin (as Karen Childress), Logan Gould (as Lonny Byers), Shea Grant (as Claudia Yount), Jamie Martin Mann (as Ted Wheeler), Ted Koch (as Chief Hopper), Eric Wiegand (as Alan Munson)
Sets: Miriam Buether
Costumes: Brigitte Reiffenstuel
Lighting: Jon Clark
Sound: Paul Arditti
Other info: Original music, orchestrations, arrangements, and supervision by D.J. Walde; illusions design and visual effects by Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher; video design and visual effects by 59; movement direction by Lynne Page; wig, hair, and makeup design by Campbell Young Associates; technical direction by Gary Beestone for Gary Beestone Associates