Mon Mar 31 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Stranger Things Prequel Play “First Shadow” Gets Netflix Documentary, New Images
**New York, NY** – While fans eagerly await the final season of Netflix’s hit series *Stranger Things*, the streaming giant is offering a captivating prequel experience. *Stranger Things: First Shadow*, a Broadway play exploring the origins of Vecna (Henry Creel), is generating considerable buzz. Ahead of its April 22nd opening at the Marriott Marquis Theater, Netflix released two new images showcasing Louis McCartney as the young Henry wielding his terrifying powers.
The play, set in 1959 Hawkins, depicts Henry’s arrival with his family and his early interactions with teenage versions of familiar *Stranger Things* characters like Hopper and Joyce, before his descent into villainy. The cast includes Alison Jaye, Burke Swanson, and T.R. Knight alongside McCartney, who won a Stage Debut Award for his performance.
Further fueling anticipation, Netflix announced a documentary, “Behind the Curtain,” detailing the production’s journey. The documentary will premiere on Netflix on April 15th, a week before the Broadway debut. The play itself has already garnered critical acclaim, winning two Olivier Awards in its West End run. Director Stephen Daldry highlighted the challenges of creating a visually stunning and narratively gripping theatrical experience.
Tickets for *Stranger Things: First Shadow* are on sale now. The show promises a unique blend of theatrical spectacle and the chilling narrative fans expect from the *Stranger Things* universe.
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