Stranger Things: The First Shadow vs Beetlejuice
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Beetlejuice
Which Show Should You See?
Audiences say: Stranger Things: The First Shadow earns an A (Loving It), while Beetlejuice gets an A- (Liking It).
Different formats: Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a play, while Beetlejuice is a musical.
Short on time? Stranger Things: The First Shadow runs 2h 45m while Beetlejuice runs 2h 30m.
Budget-friendly option: Stranger Things: The First Shadow has a $45 lottery for discounted tickets.
Critics are divided on this effects-heavy prequel, praising its spectacular stagecraft and technical wizardry while questioning its narrative depth. Fans of the Netflix series will likely be thrilled; theater purists may find it more spectacle than substance.
Critics are divided on this manic musical adaptation, with some embracing its high-energy chaos and eye-popping visuals while others find it exhaustingly loud and tonally confused. Alex Brightman's performance wins widespread praise.