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Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Broadway

Original title: Stranger Things: The First Shadow - West End/Broadway
  • 2025
  • 2h 46m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
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POPULARITY
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7,117
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In 1959 Hawkins, Henry Creel seeks a fresh start. As he joins school activities and makes friends, violent crimes shake the town. He questions if he's connected to these events, while the town grapples with darkness and friendship's power.
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In 1959 Hawkins, Henry Creel seeks a fresh start. As he joins school activities and makes friends, violent crimes shake the town. He questions if he's connected to these events, while the to... Read allIn 1959 Hawkins, Henry Creel seeks a fresh start. As he joins school activities and makes friends, violent crimes shake the town. He questions if he's connected to these events, while the town grapples with darkness and friendship's power.In 1959 Hawkins, Henry Creel seeks a fresh start. As he joins school activities and makes friends, violent crimes shake the town. He questions if he's connected to these events, while the town grapples with darkness and friendship's power.

  • Directors
    • Stephen Daldry
    • Justin Martin
  • Writer
    • Kate Trefry
  • Stars
    • Rosie Benton
    • Alex Breaux
    • Ta'Rea Campbell
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    145
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    400
    7,117
    • Directors
      • Stephen Daldry
      • Justin Martin
    • Writer
      • Kate Trefry
    • Stars
      • Rosie Benton
      • Alex Breaux
      • Ta'Rea Campbell
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rosie Benton
    Rosie Benton
    • Virginia Creel
    Alex Breaux
    Alex Breaux
    • Dr. Brenner
    Ta'Rea Campbell
    Ta'Rea Campbell
    • Patty's Mom
    Juan Carlos
    Juan Carlos
    • Bob Newby
    Robert T. Cunningham
    Robert T. Cunningham
    • Charles Sinclair
    Tom D'Agustino
    Tom D'Agustino
    • Ensemble
    Ian Dolley
    Ian Dolley
    • Walter Henderson
    Dora Dolphin
    Dora Dolphin
    • Karen Childress
    Logan Gould
    Logan Gould
    • Lonny Byers
    Shea Grant
    Shea Grant
    • Claudia Yount
    Andrew Hovelson
    Andrew Hovelson
    • Principal Newby
    Alison Jaye
    Alison Jaye
    • Joyce Maldonado
    T.R. Knight
    T.R. Knight
    • Victor Creel
    Ted Koch
    • Chief Hopper
    Poppy Lovell
    Poppy Lovell
    • Alice Creel
    Jamie Martin Mann
    Jamie Martin Mann
    • Ted Wheeler
    Louis McCartney
    Louis McCartney
    • Henry Creel
    Gabrielle Nevaeh
    Gabrielle Nevaeh
    • Patty Newby
    • Directors
      • Stephen Daldry
      • Justin Martin
    • Writer
      • Kate Trefry
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    An Incredible Experience

    I was so blown away by the acting and special effects that I immediately bought tickets to see it a second time. I noticed even more details the second time around. This is more than a show--it is an experience. The entire theatre is used to create this feeling of being in another world, not just the stage. I felt like I was part of the show and truly don't know how they did some of the effects. This prequel to the Stranger Things series takes place mostly in 1959, focusing on the story of Henry Creel, also known as Vecna. The story meaningfully expands on many of the parents from the show and their time at Hawkins High School. If you are a fan of Stranger Things or simply enjoy good theatre, I highly recommend this show. I flew from Iowa to New York City for this show to see it--and it was totally worth it!

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2025 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
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    • Also known as
      • Stranger Things: The First Shadow - West End/Broadway
    • Production company
      • Sonia Friedman Productions
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      • 2h 46m(166 min)
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