Stranger Things Stage Play Set to Debut in the U.S.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a prequel play set in the beloved Netflix series universe, is making its way to Broadway on March 28, 2025. This new stage production follows the story of Henry Creel, or Vecna, and his family's arrival in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959. The play, which has been running in London's West End since December 2023, delves into the early lives of characters like Young Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado as they navigate the eerie dynamics of their town. Pre-sale tickets will be available on September 13, with general sales starting on September 17, offering fans the chance to experience this theatrical adaptation while they await the final season of Stranger Things.

The Stranger Things: The First Shadow stage play will debut on March 28, 2025, at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.

Stranger Things first premiered on Netflix in 2016 and quickly gained a massive following for its nostalgic '80s references, thrilling horror elements, and well-developed characters. The series revolves around a group of kids in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, facing supernatural occurrences linked to a secret government lab and the alternate dimension known as the Upside Down. As fans eagerly await the release of the fifth and final season, the Broadway play serves as an exciting addition to the franchise's expanding universe.