Archive · 9 Jun 2025
‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Wins Big at 78th Tony Awards
The 'Stranger Things' stage prequel, 'The First Shadow,' won big at the Tony Awards!
It won for its amazing sets, lights, and sounds.
The play is set in 1959, before the TV show, and shows how the villain, Vecna, became evil.
The main characters from the series appear as teenagers in the play.
The play was put on in London and then in New York City.
It was created by the same people who made the 'Stranger Things' TV show.
The Tony Awards also gave awards to other plays and musicals.
The host of the award show was Cynthia Erivo.
‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ won multiple awards at the 78th Annual Tony Awards.
The play received awards for Best Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design.
The stage production also received a special award for its illusions and technical effects.
The play, set in 1959, explores the origins of the main antagonist.
The 78th Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in NYC.
- Who
- The cast and crew of 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow', along with other nominees and winners.
- What
- 78th Annual Tony Awards
- When
- Monday (IST)
- Where
- Radio City Music Hall, NYC
- Why
- To honor achievements in Broadway theater
- Play Title
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow
- Tony Awards
- 78th Annual
- Wins
- Best Scenic Design, Lighting Design, and Sound Design
- Setting
- 1959
- Location
- Radio City Music Hall, NYC
- Host
- Cynthia Erivo