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‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ Prequel Play Extends Broadway Run
With the final season of “Stranger Things” generating increased interest in “Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” the Broadway production has extended its run through September 6.
Based on an original story by “Stranger Things” creators the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and Kate Trefry (“Stranger Things”), the prequel play tells Vecna’s origin story and features younger versions of several of the series’ characters.
In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start, especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Initially, things go well — he finds friendship and joins the school play.
But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying truth: is there something inside him that connects him to the horrors unfolding around him?
As this thrilling mystery races forward, shadows of the past are unleashed, relationships are tested, and the town of Hawkins faces the ultimate question: can the power of friendship outshine the darkness within?
“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” is directed by Stephen Daldry, co-directed by Justin Martin, and written by Trefry.
Louis McCartney stars as Henry Creel alongside Rosie Benton, Alex Breaux, Andrew Hovelson, Alison Jaye, T.R. Knight, Gabrielle Nevaeh, Burke Swanson, Juan Carlos, Ayana Cymone, Dora Dolphin, Ted Koch, and Eric Wiegand.
The show opened on London’s West End in 2023 before beginning its Broadway run in April of last year. It went on to win four Tony Awards: Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, and a special award for the Illusions & Technical Effects.
Tickets for “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” are on sale now.
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Interviews
‘Chucky’ – Brad Dourif, Fiona Dourif, and Alex Vincent Reunite to Talk the Past and Tease the Future [Video]
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ family reunion?
At Creep I.E. Con Aftermath, horror icons Brad Dourif, Fiona Dourif, and Alex Vincent sat down with Bloody Disgusting’s Shelby Novak (of Scare You to Sleep) and Michael Roffman (of Halloweenies) to discuss the past, present, and definitive future of the Chucky franchise.
Now, you can watch the full panel below.
The three share hilarious personal anecdotes about what it’s been like growing up together with Chucky in their lives. They also digress on the elasticity of the series and why they’re game for anything Don Mancini throws their way. Speaking of which, there is also a tease of what’s to come.
The video was directed and edited by Matt Sampere with Diandra Lazor.