Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a Tony-winning prequel play at the Marquis Theatre, built around large-scale stage illusions.

210 W 46th St · New York City, NY

About Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a prequel play set in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959, years before the events of the Netflix series. Kate Trefry wrote it from a story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Trefry, and Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin direct. The Broadway production won four Tony Awards, including a special award for its illusions and technical effects. It runs about 2 hours 45 minutes with one intermission and is recommended for ages 12 and up.

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