Netflix is set to unveil a captivating documentary chronicling the creation of its captivating stage adaptation, "Stranger Things: The First Shadow." Entitled "Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow," this insightful film will grant viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the magic that brought this play to life on London's storied West End, where it premiered in December 2023. Slated for a Netflix debut on April 15th, this documentary arrives just as "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" prepares for its thrilling Broadway preview at Marriott Marquis Theatre on Friday, with the official opening night set for April 22nd.
Penned by the talented Kate Trefry and helmed by director Stephen Daldry, with co-direction by Justin Martin, this play serves as a mesmerizing prequel to the beloved television series. The narrative unfolds in Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959, where the Creel family, particularly teenage son Henry, yearns for a fresh start. Henry, desperate to escape his troubled past, initially finds solace in new friendships and a school play. However, when a spree of chilling crimes rocks the town, Henry is confronted with a harrowing truth: could there be something within him that ties him to the horrifying events unfolding around him?
Boasting a star-studded Broadway cast of 34, the production features Louis McCartney reprising his role as Henry Creel, having originated the character on the West End, alongside T.R. Knight, renowned for his work in "Grey's Anatomy." "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" is a collaborative effort between Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions, with the Duffer Brothers serving as creative producers and 21 Laps Entertainment as associate producer.
Prepare for an immersive journey into the dark, enchanting world of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," as the curtain rises on both the stage and screen.
