Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets

See what happened before the world turned upside down in Stranger Things on Broadway.
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Louis McCartney as Henry Creel in Stranger Things: The First Shadow stands in front of a shattered, blue-lit mirror, their reflection fragmented by the cracks.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Get Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets to see what happened before the world turned upside down. This “awe-inspiring sci-fi spectacular is out of this world” and garnered five stars (London Theatre) and is now making its way to Broadway.

Head back to Hawkins, Indiana in 1959 to experience Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway. Back then, the small town, filled with beloved characters, was just a normal community: 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 move far away from the small town. However, when Henry Creel, a new student, shows up, his family discovers that a fresh start isn’t always so simple — and past events can leave a long shadow, following you wherever you go.

A sumptuous show that has to be seen to be believed, Stranger Things: The First Shadow brings legendary producers Netflix and Tony-winning Sonia Friedman Productions together for the Broadway premiere of this new play by Kate Trefry. The play is directed by Stephen Daldry, a three-time Oscar nominee and Tony Award winner for The Inheritance, Billy Elliott, and An Inspector Calls, and co-director Justin Martin. Based on the Netflix series Stranger Things created by The Duffer Brothers, this new show promises stunning special effects and a gripping storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat. See how the fan-favorite story all began, and see it live on Broadway.

Super fans of the Netflix series will rejoice, but no prior knowledge of the show is necessary: this stand-alone story will dazzle anyone who enjoys Broadway spectacle, compelling characters, and a thrilling plot. Tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow are available now.

Start date

March 28th, 2025

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow cast and 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.)
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

Venue

1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Street), New York, NY, USA, 10036

Accessibility

Wheelchair access, assisted listening devices, closed captioning devices, seat accessibility

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Show schedule

Day of weekEvening
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Wednesday7:30 PM
Thursday7:30 PM
Friday7:30 PM
Saturday7:30 PM
Sunday-

Frequently asked questions

How do you book tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?

Book tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow on New York Theatre Guide.

Where is Stranger Things: The First Shadow playing?

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is playing at Marquis Theatre. The theatre is located at 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Street), New York, 10036.

How much do tickets cost for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?

Tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow start at $64.

What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?

See Stranger Things: The First Shadow play on Broadway this spring. Stranger Things in New York is a prequel to the events in the acclaimed Netflix series.

Who directed Stranger Things?

Stephen Daldry, who directed Billy Elliott and The Hours, directs. Justin Martin is the co-director.

Who wrote Stranger Things?

Based on the Netflix Series Stranger Things created by The Duffer Brothers, this new show is written by Kate Trefry.

Is Stranger Things good?

Reviews were very positive — London Theatre gave it a five-star review and called it "a must-see not just for super fans, but for anyone excited by boundary-pushing theatre" — and the show won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment.

Is Stranger Things appropriate for children?

This play is recommended for ages 12 and up.

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