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Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of the TV series, attended and visited backstage.

Linda Buchwald

Linda Buchwald

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March 31, 2025

The cast of <i>Stranger Things: The First Shadow</i> takes its first bow. (© Andy Henderson)
The cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes its first bow.
(© Andy Henderson)

On Friday, March 28, Stranger Things: The First Shadow had its first performance at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. The creators of the Stranger Things TV series, Matt and Ross Duffer, were in attendance and congratulated the cast backstage after the performance.

The Duffer brothers attend the first preview of <i>Stranger Things: The First Shadow</i> (© Andy Henderson)
The Duffer brothers attend the first preview of Stranger Things: The First Shadow
(© Andy Henderson)

Based on the Netflix series created by the Duffer brothers, the play features an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry.

The cast of <i>Stranger Things: The First Shadow</i> takes its first bow. (© Andy Henderson)
The cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes its first bow.
(© Andy Henderson)

The cast includes Louis McCartney, Rosie Benton, Alex Breaux, Andrew Hovelson, Alison Jaye, T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh, and Burke Swanson.

The Duffer brothers congratulate the cast backstage. (© Andy Henderson)
The Duffer brothers congratulate the cast backstage.
(© Andy Henderson)

Stanger Things: The First Shadow will officially open on April 22.

The stage door crowd after the first preview (© Andy Henderson)
The stage door crowd after the first preview
(© Andy Henderson)

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