The First Shadow' Sets Broadway And West End Closings

Key Points:

• Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a stage prequel to the Netflix series, will end its runs at London’s Phoenix Theatre on December 27, 2026, and Broadway’s Marquis Theatre on January 3, 2027.
• The play, which cost over $20 million to produce on Broadway, has not recouped its investment despite a boost in profile following the TV series finale in December 2025.
• Written by Kate Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the production has been praised for its cinematic theater experience and has drawn many first-time theatergoers.
• The London production won Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, while the Broadway show earned four Tony Awards, including Best Scenic, Lighting, and Sound Design, plus a Special Tony Award for technical effects.
• Nearly 1.6 million tickets have been sold across both venues with over 1,500 performances, marking a significant but ultimately financially challenging theatrical endeavor linked to the Stranger Things franchise.