The First Shadow' Ending West End and Broadway Runs

Key Points:

• "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" will conclude its run at London's Phoenix Theatre on December 27, 2026, and at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on January 3, 2027, after over three years in London and more than 18 months on Broadway.
• The production received mixed critical reviews but was widely praised for its special effects, winning four Tony Awards for scenic, sound, lighting design, and a special honor for illusions and technical effects.
• Directed by Stephen Daldry with a script by Kate Trefry, the show has sold nearly 1.6 million tickets and staged over 1,500 performances across both venues.
• Despite high production costs, reportedly at least $1 million per week on Broadway, Netflix has not disclosed whether the show was financially successful; recent Broadway grosses were $859,339 with 74% capacity.
• Creators Matt and Ross Duffer expressed surprise and satisfaction that Stephen Daldry's vision for a "Stranger Things" play succeeded, highlighting the collaboration’s unexpected but effective outcome.