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‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ returns to Broadway with new cast

Set in 1959, the prequel explores the origins of the Upside Down and characters like Henry Creel and Vecna, more than 30 years before the events of the Netflix series.

News 12 Staff

Apr 2, 2026, 7:49 PM

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The Broadway production of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow “returns to the Marquis Theatre with a new cast.

Lead Cast:

  • Victor de Paula Rocha – Henry Creel

  • Ayana Cymone – Patty Newby

  • Shea Grant – Joyce Maldonado

  • Juan Carlos – Bob Newby

  • Matthew Erick White – James Hopper, Jr.

Set in 1959, the prequel explores the origins of the Upside Down and characters like Henry Creel and Vecna, more than 30 years before the events of the Netflix series.

The production features immersive special effects and a filmed performance of the original cast, underscoring the show’s significance within the wider “Stranger Things” universe.

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