Stranger Things: The First Shadow to close in the West End and on Broadway after final extension
- Sandy Porter
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The show will end its runs at the Phoenix Theatre and Marquis Theatre at the end of the year
Stranger Things: The First Shadow will close at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End and at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway, producers Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have confirmed.
The play opened at the Phoenix Theatre on 14 December 2023, while the Broadway production began previews at the Marquis Theatre on 28 March 2025 and opened officially on 22 April 2025.
Written by Kate Trefry from an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Trefry, the play is a prequel to the Netflix series Stranger Things and is set in Hawkins, Indiana in 1959. It is directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin.
The West End production received the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play, as well as two Olivier Awards, for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, plus the Critics’ Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer. The Broadway production received three Tony Awards.
The Broadway production was filmed in February 2026 for a forthcoming release on Netflix.
The productions will play their final performances on 27 December in London (after over 1500 performances) and 3 January 2027 in New York.
Matt and Ross Duffer, creative producers and creators of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, said today: “When the legendary Stephen Daldry first came to us with the idea of making a Stranger Things play, we were stunned – both by the fact that Stephen wanted to do this, and that he believed it could work. And boy, did it work.
“We remain awed by what Stephen, Kate Trefry, Justin Martin, and all the brilliant behind-the-scenes wizards were able to pull off: cinematic theatre unlike anything else out there. Their incredible work drew audiences from all over – a majority of whom had never even been to a Broadway show before.
“We’d also like to give a standing ovation to the incredibly gifted actors who stepped into these roles – including the Tony-nominated Louis McCartney – and to the fans, who made each and every performance so memorable.
Producer Sonia Friedman said: “We are incredibly proud of the ambition, imagination and artistry that every member of the company has brought to creating something truly groundbreaking. Together, they have pushed the boundaries of live theatre to tell this story with heart, adventure and spectacle.
“Partnering with Netflix has allowed us to go beyond what was previously thought possible on stage and create a truly immersive theatrical experience that brings audiences deeper into the world of Stranger Things, while introducing hundreds of thousands of people to the thrill of live theatre.”
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