“Stranger Things: The First Shadow” opened on April 22 after an incredibly popular run on the West End. The “Stranger Things” prequel was praised during its performances in London, winning two Olivier Awards in 2024, one for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. Since coming to the Big Apple, the play has only garnered more critical acclaim, winning three Tony Awards last Sunday.
This may not be Ben Platt’s first walk down the Tony Awards road, but it surely is an important one.
On Sunday, the biggest night on Broadway returned to its iconic home- New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Outside of the theater, there were sparkling ballgowns as far as the eyes could see as Broadway stars took a night off from their usual eight-times-a-week performance lifestyle to celebrate the magic of theatre at the 75th annual Tony Awards.
On Sunday, an incredible Broadway season was celebrated as the biggest night on Broadway returned to Radio City Music hall for the first time since 2019 (after a smaller ceremony was held at the Winter Garden theatre in September of 2021.)