By Danielle BroadwayNEW YORK (Reuters) -With bloody body contortions, booming blasts and brooding high school angst, "Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” based on the 12-time Emmy-winning Netflix science fiction series “Stranger Things,

Buena Vista Social Club” and “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” built up early heads of steam at the Tony Awards — well before the main event even started. Both had a leading three trophies at Sunday's pre-show.

Darren Criss' lead at Sunday's Tony Awards 2025 continued a three-year winning streak for Glee actors. He bested his own old castmate Jonathan Groff to snag the Best Actor - Musical award. Broadway's Stranger Things The First Shadow took home multiple titles.

The biggest? Best Actress in a Musical ladies Nicole Scherzinger in “Sunset Blvd.” vs. Audra McDonald in “Gypsy,” and the biggest diva showdown in recent memory ended up in victory for the former Pussycat Doll frontwoman, denying McDonald a seventh Tony for acting, which would have increased her own existing record.

Tony Awards are here at last! While we are glued to our TVs to find out what will happen next onstage, just as much is going on behind the curtain! All night long, A.A. Cristi will be sharing live updates from backstage at Radio City Music Hall.

Speaking at the 78th Tony Awards, 'Stranger Things' star Sadie Sink hinted at some potential connections between Season 5 and the show's Broadway counterpart.

The stage adaptation of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things made a big impact at the Tony Awards, winning four awards, including Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, and Best Sound Design ...

Ingenuity and reinvention won big at the Tony Awards, where host Cynthia Erivo heralded the big headline of the night: “Broadway is officially back!” This season’s high-flying box-office numbers were juiced by an influx of Hollywood star vehicles,