The world's beloved “Stranger Things” is set to make its highly anticipated Broadway debut with "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" following a successful run on London's West End This exciting prequel finds Netflix's beloved series premiering at New York's Marquis Theatre. Previews will begin on March 28, 2025, with an official opening set for April 22, 2025.
Preliminary productions revealed that Lewis McCartney would reprise Henry Creel, the character he played to great acclaim in the London production. Making his Broadway debut, McCartney has received considerable recognition during his time on the West End, including the 2024 Best Performer in a Play Stage Debut Award and the Critics Circle Award for Most Administration Newcomer a Nov. 10. 10 in London is determined to complete his work including .
Co-directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin expressed their excitement for McCartney's return, saying, "He's a wonderful actor, and we're proud of the wonderful life he breathes in his role as Henry Creel on stage in the West End." makes it wonderful Since we do." met him for the first time,." We knew he was special, and we're excited that Broadway audiences will have the opportunity to see his extraordinary performance.
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is a compelling story set 24 years before the events of the series, exploring the early lives of major characters, including a young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby's sister Patty, and Joyce Maldonado are with them as they go through a tough Hawkins. The arrival of Henry Creel brings new complications, proving that the shadows of the past are never far away.
The play premiered at the Phoenix Theater in London in 2023 and was co-produced with Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions. The Duffer brothers, who created the original series, are serving as creative producers, ensuring that the essence of "Stranger Things" is preserved for its Broadway adaptation
According to reports, "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" is the first part of a planned trilogy, with two sequels already in development. As the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” is currently in production and set to premiere in 2025, fans can expect exciting developments in the franchise
Tickets for “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” are available for purchase now, with pre-sale options beginning September 13. Visit for more information and tickets StrangerThingsBroadway.com.
Don’t miss your chance to experience this thrilling new chapter in the “Stranger Things” saga on Broadway!
