Overview
- Bower appeared on Dec. 19 at New York’s Marquis Theatre, stepping into the play’s closing moment that links directly to the series’ world.
- The cameo was his first time on a Broadway stage and the first instance of a Stranger Things TV actor reprising their role in the theatrical production.
- Louis McCartney, who originated Henry Creel onstage and typically plays the role throughout, lauded Bower during post-show remarks.
- Matt and Ross Duffer said the play’s narrative overlaps substantially with the final TV season and that they restricted stage material to avoid spoilers.
- Developed on London’s West End with a book by Kate Trefry and co-direction by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the show continues its run as Netflix releases season 5’s Volume 2 on Dec. 25 and the finale on Dec. 31.