‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ review: Netflix’s Broadway play is an assault on the senses
4 / 10
All of the expensive visuals are in service of a throwaway play in which the real villain ain’t Vecna — it’s the writing.
4 / 10
All of the expensive visuals are in service of a throwaway play in which the real villain ain’t Vecna — it’s the writing.
4 / 10
The production is technically impressive in all respects, but when the sinister Dr. Brenner (Alex Breaux)—Matthew Modine in the series—made his ominous appearance at the close of the first act, I fantasized about pulling him aside to ask for a sedative. Although in truth the show itself was already soporific enough.
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| 2023 | West End |
West End |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Justin Martin |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Stephen Daldry |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play | Louis McCartney |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design of a Pl | Jon Clark |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play | Chris Fisher |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play | Jamie Harrison |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play | Miriam Buether |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design of a Play | Paul Arditti |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE | Louis McCartney |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Stephen Daldry |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Play | Justin Martin |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Play | Louis McCartney |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Jon Clark |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Play | Stranger Things: The First Shadow |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design | Chris Fisher |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design | Jamie Harrison |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design | Miriam Buether |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Sound Design | Paul Arditti |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Video/Projections | 59 |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Play | Brigitte Reiffenstuel |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Play | Jon Clark |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play | Louis McCartney |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | Miriam Buether |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Play | 59 |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Play | Paul Arditti |