REVIEWS:
Broadway News - “Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin orchestrate an unforgettable, high-octane stage prequel to the knockout Netflix series”.
New York City Theatre - ★★★★★ “a cinematic masterpiece”.
Theatrely - “a truly breathtaking spectacle the likes of which has never before been seen on Broadway. This production doesn’t just change the game of Broadway, it smashes the game board and shoots it into a new dimension”.
Nerdist - ★★★★★ “Never have I seen a play so mesmerizing and technologically advanced”.
Time Square Chronicles - “This is not just a prequel—it’s a masterclass in theatrical storytelling and a veiled revelation of psychological and spiritual truth”.
Entertainment Weekly - “Immersive, heartfelt, and exhilarating, First Shadow is a must-see spectacle for the Stranger Things obsessive as much as it is for the theater aficionado who wants to see the medium pushed to new heights”.
Front Row Center - ★★★★★ “The theatrical Stranger Things lives up to its London reputation and is sure to surprise and delight many New York audiences to come. It’s not to be missed!”
Deadline - “Herding all of it into a smashing piece of entertainment is director Daldry (The Inheritance, Billy Elliot: The Musical) and his co-director and frequent collaborator Justin Martin (Prima Facie), who funnel all the moving parts, colors, smoke, mirrors and monsters into a non-stop thrill ride”.
The Sun - “A Cleverly Constructed Story and a Vibrant Young Cast Add Substance to the Special Effects-Laden ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’”
Polygon - “Stranger Things: The First Shadow made me like Stranger Things again”
The Daily Beast - “Needs to be seen to be believed”.
Entertainment Now - “a spectacle that truly raises the bar for live entertainment”.
WWD - “a high-tech, emotionally charged prequel that pushes the boundaries of theater”.
New York Theatre Guide - “an astonishing stage spectacle”.
New York Stage Review - ★★★★ “the most phenomenal exhibition of technical wizardry Broadway has ever seen”.
Theatre Mania - “a technical tour de force… an absolute must-see”
Super Hero Hype - “Stranger Things: The First Shadow Reviews Have Critics Raving About Broadway Play”