STRANGER THINGS to transfer to Broadway's Marquis Theatre in spring 2025

It’ll be interesting to see the Marquis house a (likely) hit show.

One of Broadway’s curses has just been broken. 

ElephantLoveMedley said: "Has the Marquis ever even housed a play?"

I would say this is the Marquis' first real play: It housed an 8-performance return engagement of Patrick Stewart's CHRISTMAS CAROL in 2001, so this will be its first play with more than one actor and more than an ultra-limited holiday run.

As with POTTER, there is music and choreo involved with the STRANGER THINGS play but it is not a musical.

The Lyric had also never housed a play prior to POTTER.

Updated On: 8/6/24 at 02:48 PM

RippedMan said: "Absolutely loved this in London and I’ve never see the actual show before."

Oh that's good to know!  I watched the first season of the show and while it's well done, I just didn't care about it enough to continue, but I'm interested to see how the play is.

blaxx said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "One of Broadway’s curses has just been broken."

It's never the theater, it's the show that people want to see or not."

Exactly. And let’s not ignore the fact that the current tenant at the Marquis has done exceptionally well since opening, even if the production itself is subpar. I do wonder how long THE WIZ could’ve maintained the numbers it’s been pulling if it weren’t a limited run, but oh well.

Honestly don't remember. I don't think it's bloody? Def. loud noises. But there's some really beautiful stage craft going on.

From the show's official site:

This production contains gunfire audio, loud noises and explosions, haze and smoke, flashing lights and strobe, and strong language. There are depictions of various mental health conditions and disorders.

Thought this show was a real thrill in London, however I don't love this house for it. I realize there's so many factors that go into moving forward with a space, I was just hoping for an older Hawkins-esque theatre for the transfer. The atmosphere at The Phoenix really contributed to the eeriness of the piece. Still super excited and happy for the Nederlanders to have a lengthy tenant at The Marquis.

It’s a lot of fun! Not the biggest fan of the show (I still like it) but this was an incredibly enjoyable night at the theater, though I’ve heard they changed it a tad from when I saw it. 

The Back to the Future of 2025 has announced itself!

Updated On: 8/6/24 at 07:14 PM

“ Curious how much they overall the theater's vibe to suit the show.”

 

it’s not as if the show matches the vibe of the Phoenix either. 

Honestly it is the loudest live performance of anything I've ever seen. Be ready to cover your ears in the first 10 minutes (it gets quieter after that)