As theNetflixsci-fi fantasy horror giantStranger Thingsapproaches its conclusion, fans are eagerly anticipating what will surely be an epic finale. The show officially ends with a three-part releaseat the end of 2025, but in the meantime, you can get yourStranger Thingsfix in another format. The stage playStranger Things: The First Shadow, which works as a spin-off prequel to the events in the TV series, is currently playing on Broadway, and judging by the trailer, it is well worth the price of admission.
As reported by Fangoria, the play is set in 1959, decades before the events of the show, as the Creel family moves to Hawkins, and young Henry starts showing the early signs of an eventual transformation. As revealed in the Netflix series, Henry Creel is the human who becomesthe monstrous Vecna, transforming into something terrifyingly otherworldly after living for decades in the Upside Down.
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Original showrunners the Duffer Brothers have been heavily involved with the theater productionsince its premiere in London, where it managed to capture the attention of fans. The Broadway version, though, feels like a step-up in scale and ambition in the world of stage adaptations. From the scale of the set to the live special effects, it seems likeStranger Things: The First Shadowis unlike anything we’ve ever seen on Broadway.
Tickets can already be purchased on the official website, where you will find more information about the show, including rush ticket purchase and the digital lottery. This is a big deal considering the current price of the tickets, which can go all the way up to $300, depending on seat location or showtime.
Is the ‘Stranger Things’ Broadway Play Canon to the Netflix Series?
For those wondering if it’s necessary to attend the stage play ofStranger Things, you may rest assured that it’s not essential. However,The First Shadowis canon to the Netflix series, offering fans a intriguing insight into the early years of Hawkins.It won’t change anything, but the official synopsis will surely convince you that it’s a must for the loyal fans of the show:
“In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start — especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Everything changes when he meets Patty, a fellow outsider, and their budding romance gives Henry hope for the first time. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying truth: is something inside him that connects him to the horrors unfolding around him? This gripping stand-alone adventure will pull you deep into the world of Stranger Things —where suspense and spectacle lurk at every turn.”
Additionally, if you go through the cast and the roles they will be playing, you will find a good number of familiar names that will perhaps convince you to plan a trip to New York City soon. The cast includes Louis McCartney (Henry Creel / Vecna), Gabrielle Nevaeh (Patty Newby), Rosie Benton (Virginia Creel), Alex Breaux (Dr. Brenner), Ta’Rea Campbell (Patty’s Mom), Robert T. Cunningham (Charles Sinclair), Ayana Cymone (Sue Anderson), Ian Dolley (Walter Henderson), Dora Dolphin (Karen Childress), Logan Gould (Lonnie Byers), T.R. Knight (Victor Creel), Poppy Lovell (Alice Creel), Eric Wiegand (Alan Munson), and Burke Swanson (James Hopper, Jr.).
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