Stranger Things: The First Shadow

A prequel based on the Netflix Series, Stranger Things, created by The Duffer Brothers

Story:

Before the world turned upside down. Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy...and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.

Marquis Theatre
1535 Broadway
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: Mar 28, 2025
OPENING: Apr 22, 2025

Run Time
2 hours and 45 minutes (1 intermission)

Rush and Lottery Tickets
DIGITAL LOTTERY: Online, $45
RUSH: Box Office, $40

NOTE:

• Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted.
• Contains gunfire audio, loud noises and explosions, haze and smoke, flashing lights, strobe lights, and strong language.
• Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

Playwright
Kate Trefry

Original story by The Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry

Videos

Stranger Things The Complete First Season Blu-Ray

Stranger Things The Complete Second Season Blu-Ray

Merchandise

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2025 Tony Award Nominations

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Louis McCartney
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Costume Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Best Sound Design of a Play

2025 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play - Louis McCartney
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play
Outstanding Sound Design of a Play

2025 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Play
Distinguished Performance Award - Louis McCartney

2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding New Broadway Play
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play - Louis McCartney
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Outstanding Scenic Design
Outstanding Lighting Design
Outstanding Sound Design
Outstanding Video/Projections

2024 Laurence Olivier Awards

Best Entertainment or Comedy Play
Best Set Design - Miriam Buether and 59 Productions
Best Director - Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin
Best Lighting Design - Jon Clark
Best Sound Design - Paul Arditti

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