WANTED Reveals Full Cast and Creative Team Ahead of Broadway Premiere
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Key Points:
- The new Broadway musical Wanted, featuring a story about twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke in 1893 Texas, will begin previews on October 15 and officially open on November 8 at The James Earl Jones Theatre.
- The cast includes Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke, Grammy winner Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, and Luke James as Elijah, among others, with a vibrant chorus called the Kinfolk supporting the sisters' journey.
- Wanted features a book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri, music by Ross Baum, and is directed by Tony nominee Stevie Walker-Webb, with choreography by Chelsey Arce and a full creative team including notable designers and consultants.
- The musical tells the story of Black twin sisters who pass for white and struggle to protect their family’s legacy amid societal dangers, blending themes of survival, self-determination, and rebellion.
- Praised as a New York Times Critic's Pick for its originality and storytelling, Wanted is inspired by a Clarke family story passed down through generations, highlighting themes of sisterhood and freedom.
