The "Stranger Things" play, currently on Broadway, connects directly to Season 5 of the Netflix series.
Producers ensured the play avoids spoiling major Season 5 reveals, with overlapping elements addressed in the final season. The Duffer Brothers noted it offers subtle hints on storylines without relying on the cast returning.
Many elements from the Broadway show are also addressed in the final season.
Author's Summary: The Broadway play "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" ties into Season 5 by sharing plot threads and backstory on Vecna, crafted carefully to hint at future events without spoilers, as confirmed by the creators. (148 characters)