It was announced today that the critically acclaimed Olivier and Tony Award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow will extend for a final time, completing its runs both on Broadway and London’s West End. Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway will play its final performance at the Marquis Theatre in New York City on January 3, 2027. The West End production will play its final performance at Phoenix Theatre in London on December 27, 2026.
Since its debut at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, Stranger Things: The First Shadow has been smashing box office records. The global phenomenon was the most Tony Award-winning play of 2025, taking home 4 awards, including Best Scenic Design of a Play, Best Lighting Design of a Play, Best Sound Design of a Play, and a Special Tony Award for Illusions and Technical Effects.
The production will have run for over three years in London and after opening to five-star reviews in 2023, it went on to receive Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play.
This first-of-its-kind collaboration between theatre and television marked Netflix’s first foray into theatre, with the epic story and groundbreaking feats of technical design attracting many new theatre audiences.
Matt and Ross Duffer, creative producers and creators of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, said today, “When the legendary Stephen Daldry first came to us with the idea of making a Stranger Things play, we were stunned — both by the fact that Stephen wanted to do this, and that he believed it could work. And boy, did it work. “We remain awed by what Stephen, Kate Trefry, Justin Martin, and all the brilliant behind-the-scenes wizards were able to pull off: cinematic theater unlike anything else out there. Their incredible work drew audiences from all over — a majority of whom had never even been to a Broadway show before. “We’d also like to give a standing ovation to the incredibly gifted actors who stepped into these roles—including the Tony-nominated Louis McCartney—and to the fans, who made each and every performance so memorable.”
What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway about?
Step into the world before the Upside Down with Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the Tony Award-winning Broadway play that brings the origins of Hawkins, Indiana to life at the Marquis Theatre, NYC. In 1959, the Creel family seeks a fresh start — especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Everything changes when he meets Patty, a fellow outsider, and their budding romance gives Henry hope for the first time. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying truth: is something inside him that connects him to the horrors unfolding around him?
This thrilling stage production is not just for superfans of the hit Netflix series; newcomers can enjoy an electrifying theatrical event packed with cutting-edge special effects, spine-tingling suspense, and compelling new characters. Created by Kate Trefry and directed by Tony winner Stephen Daldry, this acclaimed Broadway show immerses audiences in a mystery-filled story, seamlessly blending drama and science fiction on stage.
Who is in the cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway?
The play stars Victor de Paula Rocha as Henry Creel, Nick Rehberger as Victor Creel, Rosie Benton as Virginia Creel, Francesca Yhlen and Lia Christina as Alice Creel, Ayana Cymone as Patty Newby, Juan Carlos as Bob Newby, Shea Grant as Joyce Maldonado, Matthew Erick White as James Hopper, Jr., John Zdrojeski as Dr. Brenner, Robert T. Cunningham as Charles Sinclair, Zoe Sage as Sue Anderson, Thatcher Jacobs as Walter Henderson, Dora Dolphin as Kara Childress, John Patrick Collins as Lonnie Byers, Afra Sophia Tully as Claudia Yount, Andrew Hovelson as Principal Newby, Quinn Nehr as Ted Wheeler, Benjamin Roland Ashcraft as Alan Munson, and Ted Koch as Chief Hopper / Captain Brenner.
Who is on the creative team of Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway?
The Broadway play features an original story by playwright Kate Trefry, creative producers The Duffer Brothers, and Jack Thorne. Stranger Things: The First Shadow was co-directed by Tony and Olivier Award winner Stephen Daldry (The Inheritance) and Justin Martin (Prima Facie), with an original score and orchestrations by D.J. Walde. Movement direction and choreography is by Tony Award nominee Lynn Page (La Cage aux Folles), with additional choreography by Coral Messam. The play’s set design is by Tony Award nominee Miriam Buether (Prima Facie, To Kill a Mockingbird), costume design is by Tony Award winner Brigitte Reiffenstuel (Leopoldstadt), lighting design is by Tony and Olivier Award winner Jon Clark (The Lehman Trilogy, The Inheritance), and sound design is by Tony and Olivier Award winner Paul Arditti (Billy Elliot). Stranger Things: The First Shadow is known in particular for its stunning illusions and visual effects, which are by Jamie Harrison (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) & Chris Fisher, along with video and visual effects by 59 Studio. Wigs, hair, and makeup design are by Campbell Young Associates. Casting is by Jim Carnahan, CSA, and Alexandre Bleau, CSA. The technical director is Gary Beestone.
Where can I find tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway?
Broadway Direct is the official ticketing source for Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Tickets can be found here.
