Stranger Things play set to kick off theatrical trilogy across West End and Broadway
Stranger Things: The First Shadow play is set to be the first in a trilogy of Netflix theatrical productions across both the West End and Broadway.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow animated teaser
Last night, the Stranger Things play opened in London’s West End to rave reviews from critics.
The 1959-set prequel tells the origin story of Henry Creel aka Vecna, in more detail than Stranger Things season 4 could fit in.
Now Deadline reports that Stranger Things: The First Shadow is to be the first in a trilogy of theatrical productions.
Industry insiders say that the plays will debut in two or three-year intervals with both stage sequels set to launch in London first.
Meanwhile, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set to transfer to Broadway in the future.
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The outlet noted that none of this is official just yet as producers and backers are studying reviews and box office over the weekend before green-lighting the next two productions.
Express.co.uk caught Stranger Things: The First Shadow and we were amazed by the incredible special effects thanks to Netflix’s mammoth budget, but felt the story was satisfactory – much like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
For more thoughts, check out Neil Norman’s review from opening night on Thursday here.