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Stranger Things Broadway Year 2 Full Cast Revealed
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2026

Meet the full Year 2 cast of Stranger Things Broadway! The Tony-winning play begins new performances March 31 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.

Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 31, 2025

As we ring in the new year, BroadwayWorld is looking back at 2025 and the incredible performers who made their mark on Broadway!

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.

STRANGER THINGS 5 and THE FIRST SHADOW Connections: What To Know
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 27, 2025

Audiences are now deep in the dangerous depths of the Upside Down, with the ongoing fifth season of Stranger Things now streaming. Find out more about the new season, how it connects to the Broadway play, and more in our new guide!

Twelve Days of Christmas: Louis McCartney & Alex Breaux
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 21, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow might be all about thrills and chills, but its cast still gets warm and fuzzy during the holiday season. Two of its stars, Louis McCartney and Alex Breaux told us about two Christmas films that they can't get enough of every year.

Video: STRANGER THINGS Star Jamie Campbell Bower Makes Cameo in Broadway Play
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2025

Watch a video of Jamie Campbell Bower surprising the audience for the final scene of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW for the final scene of the production, reprising his role as “Henry Creel.'

Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Is Still Turning Broadway Upside Down
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2025

Stranger Things has officially returned to Netflix for its fifth and final season. While fans tune in this holiday season to find out what's happening in Hawkins, anyone who has headed to the Marquis Theatre recently is already privy to some very exciting backstory. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is now in its ninth month on Broadway, and there has never been a better time to find out what went down before the events of Season 1. Watch in this video.

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.

Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Groff and More to Join RED BUCKET FOLLIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Red Bucket Follies will transform six weeks of fundraising into two afternoons of one-of-a-kind songs, skits and dances created by Broadway’s best. Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Groff and more are set to join.

Interview: 'It's Relentless': Actor Jack Christou on Motivation, Apprehension and Playing Henry Creel in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 26, 2025

After nearly a decade, the hit Netflix television series, Stranger Things, will be coming to a close with Season Five. But fear not, fans - there is still the stage version, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, running in the West End. The play is a prequel to the events on screen, showing some of the older characters in high school and exploring the origins of the show’s main villain, Vecna. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jack Christou, who plays the role of Henry Creel. We discussed what it is like to be part of the stage adaptation of such a popular television series, how he prepared for the role and even what he hopes audiences take away from the show as a whole.

Photos: Louis McCartney and More at Netflix's STRANGER THINGS Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025

The stars STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW attended the LA premiere for the final series of the Netflix global phenomenon. See photos of Louis McCartney and more.

Photos: Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, & More at STRANGER THINGS 5 World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Explore photos of Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, and the full cast at the STRANGER THINGS 5 world premiere event in Hollywood.

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!

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.”

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2025
by - Aug 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Louis McCartney Reveals He Reads STRANGER THINGS Fan Reviews
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2025

Some performers chose not to read critical reviews. That's not the case for Stranger Things: The First Shadow star Louis McCartney. In fact, he takes it a step further. he explains why he takes the Stranger Tings fans' opinions seriously.