Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Synopsis

In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, Henry Creel hopes for a fresh start. His romance with outsider Patty Newby brings newfound hope, until local crimes force him to question if he's connected to the town's unfolding horrors. Filmed live from the Marquis Theatre in New York City between February 10–14, 2026.

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Key crew

• Kate TrefryWriter
• Justin MartinDirector
• Stephen DaldryDirector

Cast

• Louis McCartneyHenry Creel
• Alex BreauxDr. Martin Brenner
• Gabrielle NevaehPatty Newby
• Alison Jaye HorowitzJoyce Maldonado
• Burke SwansonJames 'Jim' Hopper Jr.
• Juan CarlosBob Newby
• Dora DolphinKaren Childress
• Jamie Martin MannTed Wheeler
• Andrew HovelsonPrincipal Newby
• T. R. KnightVictor Creel
• Rosie BentonVirginia Creel
• Poppy LovellAlice Creel

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