Posted: 9/13/24 at 3:31pm
Got H 7,9,11 -- side but hopefully not TOO far over. Wanted to be close and was hoping for more centered, but I could stomach $600 for three tix waaaay more than $900. 🤷🏻♂️
Posted: 9/16/24 at 12:08am
According to BroadwayDirect, tickets on sale tomorrow (Tuesday)
Posted: 9/17/24 at 2:11pm
Now there's a deal where ticket buyers are being offered a free 30-day subscription to Netflix
I want to know the demographic that will buy a ticket to see the Broadway play adaptation of Stranger Things but doesn't subscribe to Netflix.
Posted: 9/17/24 at 2:27pm
It would be naive to assume that everybody who has scene the play has watched the show. It’s a win/win for Netflix.
Posted: 9/17/24 at 2:53pm
BroadwayNYC2 said: "It would be naive to assume that everybody who has scene the play has watched the show. It’s a win/win for Netflix."
The thing is, I don't know how much they're making it clear what the relation to the show is if you ask a random person. Like I know it's a prequel of sorts because I've been following the show's reviews and everything from London, but I don't know if a regular person would assume it's an adaptation like Back to the Future or a sequel like Cursed Child. And even though something like Cursed Child can theoretically stand on its own, it's definitely aimed at people who are at least familiar with either the Harry Potter books or movies. So for someone who has seen none of the TV show, I'm not sure how much of a draw this show would be. It'll be interesting to see if it manages to achieve a distinction of "good play that can stand on its own with no prior knowledge" which could entice more non-Netflix subscibers
That said, it doesn't really cost Netflix all that much to offer this, and if it gets more people onto their service who may end up paying for a subscription down the line, then that works for them anyway.
Posted: 9/17/24 at 3:56pm
You can see this show and not have seen the series. It takes place years before season one. Or course if you know the show, you’re going to get a LOT more out of your experience and the people around you who haven’t seen it will wonder at times why you’re laughing or “oohing and ahing” at things but they’ve done a good enough job making it accessible to all.
Posted: 9/17/24 at 5:50pm
I saw the play and I had only watched the first 2 seasons of the show on Netflix.
I think they did a good job of getting the balance right between telling the story for the fans, but also telling the story for newbies. Obviously I didn't catch everything between the characters, but I was never confused as to who was who or what was going on.
At the Phoenix, you definitely don't want to be too far back in the stalls, as the overhang cuts off the height of the stage and lots of Act 2 happens high up there.
Posted: 10/24/24 at 9:36am
Louis McCartney is coming over from London!
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Louis-McCartney-Will-Lead-STRANGER-THINGS-THE-FIRST-SHADOW-on-Broadway-20241024
Updated On: 10/24/24 at 09:36 AM
Posted: 10/24/24 at 11:10am
I hope Lauren Ward rejoins the show for the Broadway run!
Posted: 12/4/24 at 2:23pm
Further casting announced:
"Rosie Benton (Patriots) as Virginia Creel, Alex Breaux (“Stranger Things” Season 5) as Dr. Brenner, Nicky Eldridge (Broadway Debut) as Bob Newby, Andrew Hovelson (Lucky Guy) as Principal Newby, Alison Jaye (“Shameless”) as Joyce Maldonado, Emmy Award nominee T.R. Knight (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Victor Creel, Emmy Award nominee Gabrielle Nevaeh (Nickelodeon’s “That Girl Lay Lay”) as Patty Newby and Burke Swanson (Back to the Future: The Musical) as James Hopper, Jr."
More cast members TBA next month.
Posted: 12/19/24 at 5:42pm
Nicky Eldridge, who was set to portray Bob Newby, is no longer listed on the shows cast page.
Posted: 1/24/25 at 10:32am
Full cast announced, including new casting for Bob Newby:
“Rosie Benton - Virginia Creel
Alex Breaux - Dr. Brenner
Janie Brookshire - Ensemble
Kelsey Anne Brown - Ensemble
Malcom Callender - Ensemble
Ta'Rea Campbell - Patty's Mom
Juan Carlos - Bob Newby
Antoinette Comer - Ensemble
Robert T. Cunningham - Charles Sinclair
Ayana Cymone - Sue Anderson
Tom D'Agustino - Ensemble
Victor de Paula Rocha - Ensemble
lan Dolley - Walter Hobbs
Dora Dolphin - Karen Childress
Nya Garner - Ensemble
Logan Gould - Lonnie Byers
Shea Grant - Claudia Yount
Andrew Hovelson - Principal Newby
Rebecca Hurd - Ensemble
Alison Jaye - Joyce Maldonado
T.R. Knight - Victor Creel
Ted Koch - Chief Hopper
Timothy Lawrence - Ensemble
Jamie Martin Mann - Ted Wheeler
Louis McCartney - Henry Creel
Patrick Scott McDermott - Ensemble
Gabrielle Nevaeh - Patty Newby
Burke Swanson - James Hopper Jr.
Stephen Wattrus - Ensemble
Maya West - Ensemble
Eric Wiegand - Alan Munson
Graham Winton - Ensemble”
Posted: 2/5/25 at 9:38am
When the box office opens on Friday morning:
THIS is how it's done, folks.
Posted: 2/5/25 at 9:53am
The raising canes for a year is solid brand partnering.
Posted: 2/5/25 at 10:21am
The Marquis Theater is finally going to get a long running hit show for once.
Posted: 2/5/25 at 11:47am
"A whole lotta new illusions"
Woah!
https://ew.com/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-broadway-first-look-mind-flayer-exclusive-8785087
Posted: 2/5/25 at 3:03pm
Anyone else going to the box office deal on Friday morning? I wonder how early we should get there. The first 400 people get the $19.56 deal so I can’t imagine we’d have to get there crazy early….right? Maybe 8am? Thoughts?
Posted: 2/5/25 at 3:23pm
You'll be fine at 9 and still be in first 200.
Posted: 2/5/25 at 3:27pm
I don't know, I wouldn't underestimate the power of a major Netflix audience.
Posted: 2/5/25 at 3:51pm
60'splayoff said: ""A whole lotta new illusions"
Woah!
https://ew.com/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-broadway-first-look-mind-flayer-exclusive-8785087"
Article posted February 5th.
5th paragraph "It's a Thursday afternoon in late February as the crew breaks for lunch amid rehearsals. "
????
Posted: 2/5/25 at 4:35pm
I agree withe Totally Effed. Just get there as early as you can. The show has a huge audience and they have started promoting the final season. Wouldn't be surprised if some people get there at like 3:00am.
Posted: 2/5/25 at 5:20pm
CoffeeBreak said: "You'll be fine at 9 and still be in first 200."
Haha, tell me another one! Stranger Things is an international sensation that just wrapped their incredibly anticipated final season coming later this year. People will be there overnight but sure, waltz in at 9am. Lolz.
Posted: 2/7/25 at 5:42am
4th in line at 5:40am. I clearly could have slept in. Luckily it’s not too cold, for February. Oh well, least I’ll get that hat lol
Posted: 2/7/25 at 6:33am
qafgenius122 said: "4th in line at 5:40am.I clearly could have slept in. Luckily it’s not too cold, for February. Oh well, least I’ll get that hat lol"
Could you let us know what it’s looking like now? I have rheumatoid and really not sure I can be out there any earlier than 9 without putting my body in pain.
Posted: 2/7/25 at 8:07am
iluvtheatertrash said: "qafgenius122 said: "4th in line at 5:40am.I clearly could have slept in. Luckily it’s not too cold, for February. Oh well, least I’ll get that hat lol"
Could you let us know what it’s looking like now? I have rheumatoid and really not sure I can be out there any earlier than 9 without putting my body in pain."
Wound up coming earlier and just wanted to let folks know that there are only about 100 people here so far. But keep an eye on folks ahead trying to have friends join them later.
