Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

This stage production serves as a prequel to the hit Netflix series, exploring the backstory of Henry Creel before he became the villain Vecna. Written by Kate Trefry from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Trefry, the play is directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. It is confirmed as canon to the original series, with the series finale referencing events of the play.

Set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the story follows a young Henry Creel as he struggles with his psychokinetic abilities and forms a bond with Patty Newby. Attendees can expect a theatrical experience that delves into the origins of the Mind Flayer and the early days of Hawkins National Laboratory. The production features a talented cast bringing familiar characters to life on stage.

This Broadway run at the Marquis Theatre offers fans a chance to see the Stranger Things universe expand in a live setting. The play has been a hit in London's West End before transferring to New York.