Stranger ThingsBrings the Upside Down to Broadway: Inside Rehearsals with Star T.R. Knight and More (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

(L-R) Gabrielle Neveah, Louis McCartney and Ayana Cymone in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Photo:Matthew Murphy

Matthew Murphy

Broadway, meet the Upside Down!

The stage play based on Netflix’s hit science fiction seriesStranger Thingsis in rehearsals for its Broadway debut afterits successful premiere on London’s West End— and PEOPLE has the first look.

(L-R) Alison Jaye, Burke Swanson and Juan Carlos in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Matthew Murphy

The show is set to begin performances on March 28 ahead of its official opening on April 22 at Marquis Theatre in New York City. Now, the cast and production team is hard at work putting together a play that lives up to its acclaimed source material.

PhotographerMatthew Murphywas in the room during rehearsals and snapped photos of the cast bringing the horror story to life. The pictures show the actors in action, some even exploring mysteries with old-school flashlights and homemade equipment.

The description continues, “When new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy… and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.”

Louis McCartney and Alex Breaux in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Matthew Murphy

Of these names, Breaux is set to appear inStranger Thingsseason 5, while McCartney is reprising his role from the West End.

T.R. Knight in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Matthew Murphy

Completing the cast are Janie Brookshire, Kelsey Anne Brown, Malcolm Callender, Ta’Rea Campbell, Juan Carlos, Robert T. Cunningham, Ayana Cymone, Tom D’Agustino, Victor de Paula Rocha, Ian Dolley, Dora Dolphin, Nya Garner, Logan Gould, Shea Grant, Rebecca Hurd, Ted Koch, Timothy Lawrence , Jamie Martin Mann, Patrick Scott McDermott, Stephen Wattrus, Maya West, Eric Wiegand and Graham Winton.

Alison Jaye and Burke Swanson in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Matthew Murphy

Three-time Tony winner Stephen Daldry will direct Trefry’s script with Justin Martin.

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Louis McCartney and Gabrielle Neveah in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Matthew Murphy

Back in December 2023,Stranger Things: The First Shadowopened on the West End at the Phoenix Theatre, where it is still playing. Upon its premiere, the play was nominated for five Laurence Olivier Awards, winning two for best set design and best entertainment or comedy play.

Though not captured in the rehearsal room, the show has been heralded for its captivating visual effects and rich sound design that will, without a doubt, transport audiences into another dimension.

Tickets forStranger Things: The First Shadoware now on sale.

Louis McCartney in rehearsal for ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’.Matthew Murphy

source: people.com