STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Play - News & Discussion Thread — Page 2

Wow, I was really excited by this until I read Jack Thorne’s name.

I’m not surprised - this sort of project is precisely his niche in the industry. It’s just a shame that he’s bad at his niche.

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Daldry might not be Marianne Elliott or John Tiffany, but like many British directors, he can be very staging-oriented. Even just right now, we have The Jungle playing at St. Ann’s, co-directed by Daldry, and that’s definitely a spectacle in its own way. His famous production of An Inspector Calls also included some striking use of scenic elements. You could even throw Billy Elliott in there too, which had elements of spectacle, or rather, a general kind of grandeur to its staging.

Yeah, I think Daldry is a great director. Honestly, I tend to love West End directors over US, they tend to give us spectacle with substance.

Wish they'd bring back Inspector Calls. Sounds so cool.

I think this sounds exciting and interesting.

The new trailer dropped today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHAxPEKar74



"might hold the key to what comes next.” sticks out to me. I am wondering truly how important this play may be to the cannon of the show. DO you think its possible this could transfer to NY sooner rather than later?

As a fan of Stranger Things, I’m interested in this show but I’m sad it won’t be running till later this year! Just keeping my fingers crossed it comes to New York fast because they said this will makes us have an understanding of what the final season will have in store.

Intrigued what other theatrical ventures Netflix will produce if this proves to be a success.

Cast has been Announced!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/stranger-things-stage-play-cast-opening-date-london-1235594529/amp/

Yay brand recognition! This is how culture moves forward!

Trying to get tix for Nov 18th! I'm wondering about the running time!

Dylan Smith4 said: "Is anyone on here going to the first preview in a couple of weeks? Really wanna know how this show is gonna be!"

I’m going first week of December and it’s gonna be haaaard to avoid any and all spoilers for it.

I am "guessing" Lyric Theater. Cursed Child would have to close first. Sales for that look dismal lately so it's a possibility.

Updated On: 11/6/23 at 03:43 PM

The first performance begins in a few hours!

yyys said: "I am "guessing" Lyric Theater. Cursed Child would have to close first. Sales for that look dismal lately so it's a possibility."

$1.2M last week is dismal? Dang, inflation really hitting, huh? Cursed Child isn't going anywhere any time soon.