Stranger Things on Broadway? You Won’t Believe What’s Coming in 2025

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Stranger Things on Broadway? You Won’t Believe What’s Coming in 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow Hits Broadway – Get Your Tickets Now!

The Upside Down Takes Over Broadway in 2025!

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is making its grand debut on Broadway in Spring 2025! Fans of the hit Netflix series can experience the spine-chilling story live on stage at the Marquis Theatre in New York. Previews begin March 28, 2025, with the official opening night set for April 22, 2025.

If you thought the mysteries of Hawkins were thrilling on-screen, wait until you see them unfold live on stage!


A Stellar Cast Bringing Hawkins to Life

Back by popular demand, Louis McCartney will reprise his award-winning role as Henry Creel, the character who played a pivotal role in the dark origins of the Upside Down. His performance in London’s West End earned him the 2024 Stage Debut Award for Best Performer in a Play and the Critics’ Circle Award for Most Promising Newcomer.

Director Stephen Daldry and co-director Justin Martin praised McCartney’s talent, stating, "Louis is an astonishing actor. We knew from the moment we met him that he was special. Broadway audiences are in for a treat!"

Alongside McCartney, the Broadway cast includes T.R. Knight, Alex Breaux, and Gabrielle Nevaeh, bringing even more depth to the thrilling tale.


What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow About?

This gripping play is a prequel to the Stranger Things series, set in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959. The story follows a young Jim Hopper, a high school student dealing with everyday struggles, Joyce Maldonado, who dreams of escaping town, and Bob Newby, who just wants his radio show to be taken seriously.

But their ordinary world takes a dark turn when newcomer Henry Creel arrives with his family. What seems like a fresh start soon becomes a nightmare, as long-buried secrets and supernatural forces begin to emerge.


The Creative Minds Behind the Show

This production brings together a powerhouse of talent, including the Duffer Brothers (creators of Stranger Things), Jack Thorne (Enola Holmes 2), and Kate Trefry, who crafted the eerie and suspenseful storyline.

Award-winning director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Crown) and co-director Justin Martin promise jaw-dropping visual effects and unforgettable stage illusions designed by Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher.


Why You Can’t Miss This Play!

Since its debut in London’s West End in December 2023, Stranger Things: The First Shadow has been an instant hit, winning two Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Set Design. It also took home Best New Play at the 24th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards.

Audiences and critics alike have been mesmerized, with one reviewer stating, “There are moments in the show where you’ll think, ‘How did they do that?!’”


Where to Buy Tickets?

Don’t miss your chance to see Stranger Things: The First Shadow live! Tickets are available now at www.StrangerThingsBroadway.com.

And for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look, don’t forget to watch the upcoming Netflix documentary Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, premiering April 15, 2025.

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