While fans await on the release of the final volume towards Netflix’s popular series, Stranger Things which is scheduled to premier on New years Eve around 5;00 pm, the franchise’s first spin-off , is live stage play dubbed Stranger Things: The First Shadow. According to Screenrant, the play has already garnered around 2.5 million dollars around the week from December 23 to the 28, and explores the origins behind Henry Cavell aka Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower (Witchboard, Camelot).
Stated by Screenrant, the play also displays on how the Upside Down first connect to the town of Hawkins due to an experiment by the government, further connecting to the events occurring within the series.
Reported by Screenrant, the play also showcases young version of the parents of the cast which includes James Hopper, played by Burke Swanson (Reset, Harlem), Joyce Maldonado, played by Alison Jaye (Shameless, High Potential), will become Joyce Byers and Karen Childress, played by Dora Dolphin (Gylt, Stillwater), later will be Karen Wheeler. Last week, the Marquis Theatre in New York City hosted nine outstanding performances that truly captivated audiences.