Stranger Things: The First Shadow in New York
The Stranger Things play, The First Shadow, is inspired by the TV series created by the Duffer Brothers. An event on Broadway.
Booking Stranger Things Play at Broadway
Official PartnerThe play Stranger Things: the First Shadow draws inspiration from the hit TV series Stranger Things. This major theatrical event made its Broadway debut in late April 2025. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience at the prestigious Marquis Theatre in New York!
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The Story Behind Stranger Things: the First Shadow
- Stranger Things is a TV series that premiered in 2016 on Netflix. Created by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, it blends fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The show draws from the worlds of director John Carpenter and acclaimed author Stephen King. Now experience a brand new theatrical adaptation right here in New York!
- Stranger Things: the First Shadow takes you back to 1959 in the small town of Hawkins, deep in Indiana. Everyone’s got their own troubles. Young Jim Hopper is dealing with a car that won’t start. Bob Newby watches his radio show get torn apart by his own sister. Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get out of town. Henry Creel has just moved in to continue his studies. But what do all these characters have in common?
- Stranger Things has racked up over 1.4 billion hours watched on Netflix! The series climbed into the Top 10 most-watched shows on the platform. A true phenomenon!
Book Your Tickets for Stranger Things in New York
- The play Stranger Things: the First Shadow runs at the iconic Marquis Theatre in New York starting April 2025. The Marquis Theatre is a massive venue overlooking Times Square, between 45th and 46th Street. Address: 210 West 46 Street, New York.
- To book your tickets, head to our ticket reservation module for Stranger Things: the First Shadow. Select your show date and number of guests.
- We then offer you different seating categories. It’s straightforward: the higher the ticket price, the closer you’ll be to the stage. Choose based on your budget—our booking system will assign you the best available seat in your selected category. Book early to get the widest selection.
Cancellation Policy
When you buy tickets through CNEWYORK, you get protection if your trip gets cancelled. You can cancel your tickets free of charge up to 4 days before your show date, for any reason. Just contact us at least 4 days before the show using our contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Stranger Things: the First Shadow in New York?
Stranger Things: the First Shadow runs 2 hours and 45 minutes, including intermission. Theater doors open one hour before the show. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before curtain time.
What's the minimum age to see Stranger Things: the First Shadow?
Producers recommend the play for children ages 12 and up. Children 5 and under are not permitted in the theater. For younger kids, we suggest musicals like The Lion King or Aladdin.
Marquis Theatre Seating Chart
The Play in Photos
