The 'Stranger Things' Cast Is Bursting With Musical Talent — Hear Their Singing Chops Here
By Michelle SteinJul. Eight 2022, Published 12:53 p.m. ET
Since 2016, Stranger Things has captivated viewers with each its exciting plot and the exceptional acting of its cast participants. What some fans might now not know is that the majority of the actors within the Netflix sci-fi drama also have some severe singing skills.
Don't consider us? Let's take a closer look (and listen!) at Stranger Things cast individuals' musical backgrounds — together with clips of their wonderful singing chops.
Gaten Matarazzo and Gabriella Pizzolo's singing was once showcased in 'Stranger Things' Season 3.
Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) and his long-distance, super-genius girlfriend Suzie Bingham (Gabrielle Pizzolo) sang a duet of "The Neverending Story" in Stranger Things Season 3, Based on that performance, it comes as little marvel that each Gaten and Gabriella began off on Broadway.
Gabriella played the titular position in Matilda in 2013 and joined the cast of Fun Home in 2015. Meanwhile, Gaten's Broadway debut was in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert when he was once most effective Nine years outdated. Gaten additionally performed Gavroche in Les Misérables in 2014, as well as Jack in Into the Woods in 2019. Starting on July 19, 2022, he's going to take at the role of Jared in Broadway's production of Dear Evan Hansen.
Additionally, Gaten is in a band called Work in Progress. And just for a laugh, check out his heartfelt cover of Five for Fighting's "Superman," which he performed as part of a tribute to healthcare staff in 2020.
Many different 'Stranger Things' cast participants have performed on Broadway.
Seriously, the Stranger Things cast is overflowing with singing talent. Others who've performed on Broadway include:
- Caleb McLaughlin — Caleb (Lucas Sinclair) were given his start on Broadway, too. In 2012, he snagged the position of Young Simba in The Lion King.
- Sadie Sink — Sadie (Max Mayfield) landed her first role on Broadway within the 2012 revival of Annie. She served as an understudy for a variety of the child roles ahead of later starring as Annie.
- David Harbour — David (Jim Hopper) has appeared on Broadway time and again, including: The Rainmaker, The Invention of Love, The Coast of Utopia, The Merchant of Venice, and Glengarry Glen Ross. He was once additionally nominated for a Tony Award in 2005 for his role as Nick in Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (He sang in Black Widow, too!)
- Matthew Modine — Matthew (Dr. Martin Brenner) starred in Broadway's The Miracle Worker in 2010.
- Cara Buono — Cara (Mrs. Karen Wheeler) debuted on Broadway in The Tenth Man in 1989. She additionally gave the impression in 1990's Some Americans Abroad and 1995's The Rose Tattoo.
- Michael Park — Michael (Nancy's boss Tom Holloway) has seemed in Broadway productions of Carousel, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, How to Succeed, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Little Me. He also originated the function of Larry Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen.
Other 'Stranger Things' cast participants have singing/musical abilities, too.
Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) is a guitarist and lead vocalist for his alt rock band, Calpurnia. He also sang alongside Stranger Things co-stars Gaten, Caleb, and Noah Schnapp on The Late Late Show with James Corden in November 2017,
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) carried out "Uptown Funk" with Gaten and Caleb at the 2016 Emmys. She also killed a Stranger Things rap for Jimmy Fallon in November 2017.
Joe Keery (Steve Harrington) can sing too, for the record. In fact, Djo's (his solo venture) 2nd album "Decide" drops on Sept. 16, 2022, and he lately debuted a brand new unmarried titled "Change," in step with Rolling Stone. Meanwhile, Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers) in the past played the drums in a variety of rock bands, including one called Comanechi.
And, um, Dacre Montgomery (Billy Hargrove) is actually amazing on piano.
Little little bit of La La in #lalaland pic.twitter.com/ehKTy01RlO
— Dacre Montgomery (@dacremontgomery) February 21, 2017Of course, we will't fail to remember Joseph Quinn's (Eddie Munson) guitar skills, that have been showcased in that epic scene featuring Metallica's "Master of Puppets." Yes, it used to be really him playing the guitar!)
Joseph and Jamie Campbell (Vecna/One) have been also recently spotted singing Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," which was broadly featured in Season 4.
JOSEPH QUINN AND JAMIE SINGING RUNNING UP THAT HILL I LOVE IT pic.twitter.com/9oC7rjJv6p
— eddie munson supremacy | stranger issues spoilers (@hellfireIover) July 6, 2022And who could overlook Jamie's amazing rendition of "Johanna" in Sweeney Todd?
johanna - jamie campbell bower (sweeney todd) | #jamiecampbellbower #strangerthings
♬ Stranger Things - Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein'Stranger Things' cast individuals recently showcased their rapping talents on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'
Ahead of the discharge of Season 4, Volume 1 in May 2022, participants of the Stranger Things cast recapped the first 3 installments of the collection in rap shape. Check out Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Noah, Caleb, and Gaten rapping alongside Jimmy Fallon.
TikTok users are losing it over clips of 'Stranger Things' cast participants singing.
A brand new wave of TikTok movies with clips of Stranger Things cast members singing have hit the social media platform following the discharge of Season 4, Volume 2 on July 1, 2022. Here's a popular compilation evaluating their differing sounds.
Honestly, we can't get sufficient of the musical talents of Stranger Things cast participants. Which actor's singing voice surprised you essentially the most?
Seasons 1–4 of Stranger Things are actually streaming on Netflix.
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