Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway tickets
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About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
What happened before the world turned upside down? Get Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets to find out in this Tony Award-winning origin story for the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series, the most nominated Broadway play of the season with 19 total Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle nods.
Welcome to the idyllic Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959, when nothing paranormal has happened… yet. But for beloved characters from the Netflix series — like younger versions of Jim Hopper, Bob Newby, and Joyce Maldonado — everything changes when new student Henry Creel moves to town. A fresh start isn’t always so easy — and past events can leave a long shadow, one that might connect Henry to hair-raising events that suddenly plague Hawkins.
A theatrical event with special effects like no other, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes fans deeper into the lore of the TV series while introducing newcomers to all its eccentricities, humor, and jaw-dropping wonder.
Know before you go
The performance will start promptly at the advertised curtain time. Latecomers will be held in the lobby and seated at the discretion of management. Please make sure you allow plenty of time to be in your seat prior to the scheduled start time.
Run time
2hr 45min. Incl. intermission.
Venue
Categories
Plays, Drama, Broadway, Award winners, Film / TV, Sci Fi / Fantasy
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
March 28th, 2025
End date
January 3rd, 2027
“Mind-blowing special effects bring Hawkins to thrilling life”
A Spectacular Prequel That Wows
Audiences are overwhelmingly dazzled by Stranger Things: The First Shadow, praising its cinema-quality special effects, stunning set design, and immersive atmosphere that makes viewers feel transporte...
What It Feels Like
- Immersive
- Thrilling
- Awe-inspiring
You’ll Love This If…
- You love the Stranger Things universe and want its origin story
- You crave jaw-dropping special effects and theatrical wizardry
- You enjoy intense, suspenseful storytelling with jump scares
Great special effects, I thought it was a bit scary
Special effects were cool. The sets kept changing
Great performances and show! A little confusing at times but overall a great experience
Stars on stage
Victor de Paula Rocha
Ayana Cymone
Matthew Erick White
Shea Grant
Juan Carlos
John Zdrojeski
Rosie Benton
Nick Rehberger
Andrew Hovelson
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: Victor de Paula Rocha (as Henry Creel), Rosie Benton (as Virginia Creel), John Zdrojeski (as Dr. Brenner), Juan Carlos (as Bob Newby), Andrew Hovelson (as Principal Newby), Shea Grant (as Joyce Maldonado), Nick Rehberger (as Victor Creel), Ayana Cymone (as Patty Newby), Matthew Erick White (as James Hopper, Jr.), Jennie Harney-Fleming (as Patty’s Mom), Robert T. Cunningham (as Charles Sinclair), Zoe Sage (as Sue Anderson), Thatcher Jacobs (as Walter Henderson), Dora Dolphin (as Karen Childress), John Patrick Collins (as Lonnie Byers), Afra Sophia Tully (as Claudia Yount), Quinn Nehr (as Ted Wheeler), Ted Koch (as Chief Hopper), Ben Ashcraft (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
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair and mobility seating in Orchestra and Mezzanine with movable armrests; limited elevator access to designated seats; accessible restrooms; audio description and i-caption devices available.
More information about Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Experience a spectacle like no other in Stranger Things: The First Shadow in New York, co-conceived by playwright Kate Trefry, Stranger Things TV show creators Duffer Brothers, and Jack Thorne, who won a Tony Award for another fantasy play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Netflix previously produced another Broadway show, Patriots, and now brings another show, with Tony-winning production company Sonia Friedman Productions, to New York. Both shows premiered to acclaim in London before making the move across the pond.
What to watch for
- Maybe you’re a superfan of the Netflix series, and maybe you’re not; either way, no previous knowledge is necessary. Since this is a standalone story, all can enjoy it.
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow was a hit in London, winning the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play.
- London Theatre gave the show five stars and called it an “awe-inspiring sci-fi spectacular that is out of this world.”
Audio Described / Captioned Performances
The theatre offers automated closed captioning and audio description via I-Caption, subject to availability, or on your personal mobile device with the GalaPro App. You can download GalaPro from the App Store or Google Play.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
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How much are tickets for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets start at $62.
What is the age recommendation for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Ages 12+.
Which theatre is Stranger Things: The First Shadow at?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is at New York's Marquis Theatre, which is located at 1535 Broadway (between 45th and 46th Street), New York, 10036.
What is the running time of Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
Stranger Things: The First Shadow runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. intermission.
What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?
Get Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets and see the world before it turns upside down. The origin story of the hit Netflix series follows younger versions of fan-favorite characters as they deal with unusual happenings in Hawkins. Now nominated for five Tony Awards.
Who wrote Stranger Things?
The show is created by The Duffer Brothers and written by Kate Trefry, with an original story from those artists plus Jack Thorne, who wrote Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Who directed Stranger Things?
Stephen Daldry, a Tony winner for The Inheritance, directed this show, with Justin Martin as co-director.
Is Stranger Things appropriate for children?
Due to some scary content the show is recommended for ages 12 and up.
