The drama of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel to one of Netflix's most popular sci-fi dramas, will make its way to Broadway in spring next year. The drama will begin its premiere at the Marquis Theatre on March 28, 2025, and will showcase the events that take place 25 years before the Netflix sequel to The Stranger Things.
The story of Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play written by Kate Trefry, inspired by the original story of Kate, the Duffer Brothers, and Jack Throne. The events of the play take place in 1959 and follow the younger versions of the adult characters from Stranger Things.
The play portrays the characters of Joyce (Isabella Pappas), Hopper (Oscar Lloyd), and Bob Newby (Chris Buckley).
The play opened in London's West End in November 2023 and has been running ever since. It was originally reported that the show would close in August 2024 but is now preparing to move to Broadway in 2025.
Everything to know about the plot of Stranger Things: The First Shadow
The play Stranger Things: The First Shadow portrays the town of Hawkins in 1959, twenty-six years before the events of Stranger Things. During that time, the town is under a cloud of ordinary, non-supernatural problems.
Troubles like Bob's Newby sister refusing to take the radio show seriously, young Jim Hopper's car not starting, and Joyce Maldonado wanting to leave town are just a few to name.
But these will be the least of Hawkins' problems until Henry Creel and his family arrive in town. Starting a new life isn't easy for this new family, with the dark shadow of their past still haunting them.
Exploring the main cast of the Stranger Things prequel
As the prequel of Stranger Things makes it makes its way to Broadway, audiences will get to see the following cast in the characters of:
- Shane Attwool as Chief Hopper
- Christopher Buckley as Bob Newby
- Michael Jibson as Victor Creel
- Oscar Lloyd as James Hopper Jnr
- Louis McCartney as Henry Creel
- Isabella Pappas as Joyce Maldonaldo
- Patrick Vaill as Dr Brenner
- Lauren Ward as Virginia Creel
- Ella Karuna Williams as Patty Newby
Is there a trailer for the Stranger Things prequel, The First Shadow?
Yes, there is a trailer for the Stranger Things prequel. Sonia Friedman Productions and Netflix have pulled fans into the small town of Hawkins with a trailer as the play extends its run for another year for fans outside of the UK to make their way to the Pheonix Theatre in London.
The trailer focuses on the Creel family as they make their way to Hawkins in 1959. Henry is a shy and introverted guy who tries to fit in normally, but things don't stay that way for long. We immediately see him trying to run from his shadow, which only pushes him deeper into the darkness.
Additional information on Stranger Things: The First Shadow
The drama won the Whats On Stage Awards for Best New Play in 2024. The show has also won the Laurence Olivier Awards in the category of Best Entertainment or Comedy Play and Best Set Design for the same year.
Fans who want to get their hands on Broadway tickets for The First Shadow Play will be able to purchase their tickets in advance starting on September 13. General admission tickets for the show will go on sale on September 17, 2024.
