Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Netflix-based prequel play returning to Hawkins, Indiana — a Broadway theatrical event.
- Theatre
- Marquis Theatre
- 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036
- Opened
- April 22, 2025
- Run time
- 2h 45m
About Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Set in the familiar town of Hawkins, Indiana, *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* brings the world of the hit Netflix series to the Broadway stage. This theatrical prequel transports audiences back to 1959, before the supernatural events that would later grip the town. The play delves into the origin story of Henry Creel, a character pivotal to the *Stranger Things* universe, exploring his family's move to Hawkins and the eerie beginnings that shaped him. This marks a new chapter for the beloved franchise, extending its narrative beyond the screen and into live performance.
Playing at the Marquis Theatre, located at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY, *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* provides a unique theatrical event for both fans of the series and new audiences. The production is a broadway show, offering a full-scale stage experience that aims to capture the essence and atmosphere of the *Stranger Things* world. The theatrical presentation of this prequel allows for an immersive journey into the early mysteries of Hawkins, providing context and depth to the series' overarching mythology.
*Stranger Things: The First Shadow* opened on April 22, 2025, and runs for approximately 165 minutes, including an intermission. This duration allows for a comprehensive exploration of the narrative, giving ample time to develop the characters and unravel the initial supernatural occurrences. The creative team behind this stage adaptation has meticulously crafted a story that resonates with the established lore while also standing as a compelling piece of theatre in its own right. Audiences can expect a rich, detailed narrative that complements the existing *Stranger Things* saga, offering new insights into its foundational elements.
Seeing Stranger Things: The First Shadow live
What attending this kind of production is like
Theatre rewards attention to the room. Sound carries differently, entrances and exits are part of the staging, and the audience's collective quiet is something a recording cannot reproduce.
Seat position changes what you notice rather than only how well you see. Front-of-orchestra seats give you faces and detail but a steep angle on staging; further back and one level up you gain the full picture and choreography, which many productions are designed around.
The performance you choose matters too. Weeknight, matinee and weekend performances tend to draw different audiences, and casting can vary between performances in ways published by the production rather than by us.
Timing is unforgiving in theatre. Curtain times are firm, latecomers are seated at the house's discretion, and interval length is set by the production — so build the evening around the published start time.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
Stranger Things: The First Shadow ticket buying guide
Understanding theatre seating language before you compare offers
Learn the vocabulary of the house you are attending. Orchestra or stalls seating sits at stage level; mezzanine, dress circle or balcony levels rise behind or above it. The same words describe different geometry in different theatres, so read the specific venue's layout.
Sightlines matter as much as distance. Overhangs, side angles and safety rails affect what you can see, and a well-placed seat further back often beats a cheap seat at an extreme angle.
Choose the performance deliberately. Matinees, weeknights and weekends differ in atmosphere and availability, and any casting information should come from the production itself.
Compare all-in totals for the exact number of seats you need, and check whether the seats you are considering are genuinely adjacent.
Last reviewed 2026-09-08
Stranger Things: The First Shadow ticket questions
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Last reviewed 2026-09-08
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Frequently asked questions
- What is *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* about?
- *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* is a prequel play set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, exploring the origin story of Henry Creel before the events of the Netflix series.
- Where is *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* playing?
- The show is playing at the Marquis Theatre, located at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY.
- How long is *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*?
- *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* has a runtime of approximately 165 minutes, which includes an intermission.
- When did *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* open?
- The show opened on April 22, 2025.
- Is *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* a Broadway show?
- Yes, *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* is a Broadway production.