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Complete Cast Announced for Year Two of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

Full casting for Year 2 of the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. The full Year 2 cast will begin performances on Tuesday, March 31st at the Marquis Theatre.

Broadway's STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW to Be Filmed for Netflix Release
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026

Broadway's Stranger Things: The First Shadow, the prequel play to the Netflix series, will be filmed this week for a future release on the streamer. Performances from Tuesday, February 10 to Saturday, February 14 have been canceled to accommodate.

Victor de Paula Rocha, Ayana Cymone & More Will Join STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2026

Get ready, Hawkins. New principal cast  members are getting ready to join the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW as the production begins its second year on Broadway.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Releases New Block of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

A new block of tickets will go on sale for the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. 

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway Breaks Marquis Theatre Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow broke the 9-performance house record at the Marquis Theatre with a gross of $2,510,948.00 for the week ending Sunday, December 28, 2025. Get the latest scoop on the Broadway show.

Interview: Mike Bindeman of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Dec 21, 2025

The challenges couldn’t be more different for actor Mike Bindeman. The actor went from playing laidback guitarist Gregg Allman during THE CHER SHOW to playing super geek George McFly in BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL.

Juan Carlos Will Return to STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW After Suffering Onstage Injury
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025

Juan Carlos, one of the original cast members of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, is set to return to the show after recovering from an injury he suffered on stage in June.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 

Photos: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record $1,633,803
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. See photos from the event here and learn more about the Broadway Flea Market!

2025 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 21, 2025

The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW To Host Panel at New York Comic Con
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will be hosting a panel at New York Comic Con this year titled “Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Bringing Iconic Characters & the World of the Upside Down to Life on Stage.”

Photos: Frankie Grande Visits STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

Performer, Host, and Social Media star Frankie Grande visited the cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Broadway backstage at the Marquis Theater. Check out photos here!

Photos: Inside the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards Ceremony
by Bruce Glikas - May 28, 2025

Earlier this month, The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners for the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Check out photos here!

Photos: Gaten Matarazzo Visits STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

See photos of Gaten Matarazzo at Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!

Hot Tickets of the Week: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, BOOP! and More
by Team BWW - May 12, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting May 12, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!

Interview: Burke Swanson Is Living a Strangely Awesome Dream
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2025

Just last month, Stranger Things: The First Shadow opened at the Marquis Theatre, turning Broadway upside down for a season full of mystery, illusion, and of course, demogorgons. Burke Swanson is along for the ride as 'James Hopper Jr.', the teenage counterpart to the character made famous by David Harbour on the Netflix series. Burke just checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about his new gig and why he is living out his dream in one of the most buzzed-about new shows on Broadway.

Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Cast on Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 26, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow just recently opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2025. See below for photos of the cast from opening night! 

Photos: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

All new photos have been released from the Broadway production of the Olivier Award-winning play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. The production is now in performances at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Check out photos here!

Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production began performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opened Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!