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Stranger Things Prequel Play Opens on Broadway, Expanding the Series’ Universe

The First Shadow brings Hawkins, Indiana's 1959 origins to life with state-of-the-art stagecraft and ties to the show's final season.

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Overview

  • Stranger Things: The First Shadow officially opened on Broadway on April 22, 2025, at the Marquis Theatre, following its acclaimed West End debut in 2023.
  • The play, set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, explores the origin story of the Upside Down and Henry Creel, a key figure in the series' mythology.
  • Louis McCartney reprises his role as Henry Creel, delivering a physically demanding performance enhanced by cutting-edge stage illusions and elaborate set designs.
  • Original cast members and creators, including Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and the Duffer Brothers, attended the star-studded opening night.
  • The production is considered canon to the Stranger Things universe, aligning with and setting up key elements for the upcoming fifth and final season.