Stranger Things: The First Shadow at Marquis Theatre

⚡🕳️ STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW — Broadway Goes Upside Down 🕳️⚡

The Most Tony Award®–Winning Play of the Year

Broadway has officially entered the Upside Down. STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is a jaw-dropping theatrical event that redefines what live theater can do—blending cinematic spectacle, psychological suspense, and emotional storytelling into one pulse-racing night at the theater.

Set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, this thrilling standalone prequel transports audiences decades before Eleven, the lab, and the gate to the Upside Down. The Creel family arrives in town searching for a fresh start, especially their troubled teenage son Henry, who longs to escape his past. When Henry forms a tentative bond with fellow outsider Patty, hope finally appears—until a series of shocking crimes rip through the community. As fear spreads, Henry must confront a terrifying question: are monsters born…or made?

Developed by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions, and directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Stephen Daldry alongside Justin Martin, this groundbreaking production has stunned critics and audiences alike. Entertainment Weekly calls it a “jaw-dropping, must-see theatrical marvel,” while The New York Times marvels at its seemingly impossible stagecraft. With mind-bending illusions, explosive sound design, and cutting-edge effects, the show delivers a non-stop thrill ride that feels as immersive as the series itself.

Created by Kate Trefry, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW expands the mythology of the beloved franchise while remaining fully accessible to newcomers. You don’t need to know the show to be swept up in its mystery, emotion, and spectacle—but fans will uncover chilling origins that change everything they thought they knew about Hawkins.

Bold, cinematic, and unforgettable, this Tony Award®–winning play is one of the most talked-about Broadway experiences in New York—perfect for thrill-seekers, sci-fi fans, and theater lovers craving something truly extraordinary.

📍 Theatre Venue

Marquis Theatre
New York, NY

🎟️ Know Before You Go

• Run Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes (including intermission)

• Show Dates: On sale through September 6

• Age Recommendation: Recommended 12+

  • Under 5s not permitted

  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

• Ticket Limit: Maximum of 9 tickets per order

• Group Tickets: Available for groups of 10+

⚠️ Stage Effects & Content Notes

This production includes:

• Gunfire audio, loud noises, and explosions

• Haze, smoke, flashing lights, and strobe effects

• Strong language

• Depictions of mental health conditions

🧠✨ Why STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is Unmissable

• Most Tony Award®–winning play of the year

• Official Stranger Things story set before the series

• Groundbreaking special effects and stage illusions

• Thrilling for superfans and first-timers alike

• One of the most immersive Broadway plays ever staged