Stranger Things Prequel Play Begins Broadway Previews as Netflix Unveils Documentary Trailer

The acclaimed stage play 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' opens previews in New York, with a behind-the-scenes Netflix documentary set to premiere April 15.

Broadway previews for 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' began March 28 at the Marquis Theatre, with the official opening scheduled for April 22, 2025.
Netflix has announced 'Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow,' a documentary offering an in-depth look at the play's development, premiering April 15, 2025.
The play, written by Kate Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry, serves as a prequel to the Netflix series, exploring the origin of Henry Creel (Vecna) and the Upside Down in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana.
Louis McCartney reprises his role as Henry Creel from the West End production, which debuted in December 2023 and won two Olivier Awards in 2024.
The Duffer Brothers have emphasized the play's importance in enriching the storyline of the upcoming final season of 'Stranger Things,' expected to release later in 2025.