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[10/24/24 - 06:31 AM]
Louis Mccartney to Reprise His Award-Winning Performance as "Henry Creel" on Broadway in the Olivier Award-Winning Theatrical Event "Stranger Things: The First Shadow"
"Stranger Things: The First Shadow" will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially open Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street).
[via press release from Netflix]

LOUIS McCARTNEY TO REPRISE HIS AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCE AS 'HENRY CREEL' ON BROADWAY IN THE OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING THEATRICAL EVENT "STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW"

By Kate Trefry

Original Story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne & Kate Trefry

Based on the Netflix Series, 'Stranger Things', Created by the Duffer Brothers

Directed by Stephen Daldry

Co-Directed by Justin Martin

Creative Producers the Duffer Brothers

Associate Producers Shawn Levy & Dan Cohen for 21 Laps

Produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions

Performances Begin Friday, March 28, 2025

Officially Opens Tuesday, April 22, 2025

At Broadway's Marquis Theatre

(New York, NY) Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions are thrilled to announce that Louis McCartney will reprise his award-winning, universally acclaimed performance as 'Henry Creel' in the Olivier Award-winning, "mega five-star hit" (Sunday Times) theatrical event STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, which will mark his Broadway debut. Louis McCartney made his professional stage debut originating the role of 'Henry Creel' in the West End production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, which earned him The Stage 2024 Debut Award for Best Performer in a Play and the Critics' Circle Award for Most Promising Newcomer. His titanic performance was heralded as "excellent" by Time Out, "spellbinding" by the Daily Telegraph and "one of the most breathtaking debut performances in the West End" by Deadline. Louis McCartney will play his final performance in the West End production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Director Stephen Daldry and Co-Director Justin Martin said, "Louis is an astonishing actor, and we are unbelievably proud of the incredible life he has breathed into the role of Henry Creel onstage in the West End. From the moment we first met him, we knew he was special, and we are thrilled that Broadway audiences will have the opportunity to witness his extraordinary performance."

Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially open Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). Based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, and rooted in the mythology and world of the Netflix global phenomenon, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is a new play written by Kate Trefry, directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin.

Before the world turned upside down. Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper's car won't start, Bob Newby's sister won't take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado just wants to graduate and get the hell out of town. 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.

From Netflix and the multi-award-winning Broadway producer Sonia Friedman Productions comes STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW. Winner of two Olivier Awards including Best Entertainment, this landmark production is brought to life by an award-winning creative team including director Stephen Daldry (The Crown, Billy Elliot, The Inheritance, The Hours, The Reader) and co-director Justin Martin (Prima Facie, The Inheritance). With stunning special effects, extraordinary performances, and a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this gripping, stand-alone adventure will take you right back to the beginnings of the Stranger Things story.

Tickets are now on sale at www.StrangerThingsBroadway.com and start at $86.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will feature set design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Arditti, original music composition, orchestration, arrangements and supervision by D.J. Walde, illusions design & visual effects by Jamie Harrison & Chris Fisher, video design & visual effects by 59, choreography by Coral Messam, movement direction by Lynne Page, wigs, hair and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates, technical director is Gary Beestone for Gary Beestone Associates, casting by Jim Carnahan, UK casting by Jessica Ronane CDG.

Hailed by the Daily Telegraph as "The West End Event of the Year" and the recipient of nineteen 5-star reviews and twelve 4-star reviews, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW opened in its world premiere production at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it is currently breaking box office records and is now on sale through April 6, 2025. The West End production recently won several awards including two Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment and Best Set Design, the Critics' Circle Awards for Best Set Design and Most Promising Newcomer, and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play. Click here to see more from the star-studded West End Opening Night.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions. The Duffer Brothers act as creative producers, with 21 Laps Entertainment as associate producer.

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Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions present

STRANGER THINGS:

THE FIRST SHADOW

By Kate Trefry

Original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne & Kate Trefry

Based on the Netflix Series, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers

LOUIS McCARTNEY (Henry Creel) is best known for his leading role, in his stage debut, as 'Henry Creel' in Stranger Things: The First Shadow in London's West End where he has received tremendous reviews and won awards. Louis got his first break when he was burnt alive by a dragon in "Games of Thrones" (credited role). He was then cast in the BBC television series "Hope Street," as Shay, a cheeky but lovable, returning character. This was followed by the feature film Silent Roar, directed by Johnny Barrington and produced by Chris Young, where Louis was cast in the lead role as Dondo, a young surfer dealing with the grief of his father's death. Next up was William of Orangedale, a coming-of-age comedy set in a council estate in East Belfast, for Hat Trick Productions and Channel 4.

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