See photos of 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' on Broadway
The new play by Kate Trefry, based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry, is set 30 years before the events of the hit Netflix show.
Broadway is turning upside down! Here's your first look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway, set in the world of the hit Netflix series.
Taking place 30 years before the TV show is set, Stranger Things: The First Shadow centers on teenage versions of fan-favorite characters like Joyce Byers (then Maldonado), Bob Newby, and Jim Hopper, whose small-town lives are shaken up by the arrival of a mysterious new family in town. The play, on Broadway following an acclaimed premiere in London, tells the origin story of one of Stranger Things's most infamous villains.
See photos below, and go to Hawkins, Indiana, for yourself by getting tickets to this otherworldly spectacle.
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Photo credit: Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway. (Photos by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman; Manuel Harlan)
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.
What's the age recommendation for Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
The recommended age for Stranger Things: The First Shadow is Ages 12+..
How long is Stranger Things: The First Shadow?
The running time of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is 2hr 45min. Incl. intermission.
What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?
See Stranger Things: The First Shadow, now nominated for five Tony Awards, 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 appropriate for children?
This play is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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