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Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Is Being Filmed on Broadway for Future Netflix Release

Producers paused performances this week to capture the departing original Broadway cast; shows resume Feb. 15 with no streaming date announced.

Overview

  • Public performances at the Marquis Theatre were canceled Feb. 10–14 to accommodate a professional filming, with the run set to restart Feb. 15.
  • The capture features the full original Broadway company led by Tony nominee Louis McCartney, whose final performance with the ensemble is March 29.
  • Producers aim to preserve the original cast before new principals begin March 31, with Victor de Paula Rocha taking over as Henry Creel and additional replacements announced.
  • Industry outlets report the filmed version is intended for Netflix release, though no premiere timing has been set and the streamer has not publicly commented.
  • The Tony-winning prequel, written by Kate Trefry and directed by Stephen Daldry with Justin Martin, expands the franchise’s canon by exploring Henry Creel/Vecna’s origins.