Broadway's New Musical Wanted Reveals Full Cast

A brand-new musical is preparing to arrive on Broadway this autumn, and we now know the full company who will be bringing its powerful family story to the stage.

Wanted begins previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre on 15 October, before officially opening on 8 November.

Angelica Chéri has written the book and lyrics, with music by Ross Baum and direction from Stevie Walker-Webb.

Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine. Credit: Marc J. Franklin

Leading the cast are Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke, with Ledisi playing Tallulah Clarke. Luke James stars as Elijah, Bradley Jaden plays Jesse, Aurelia Williams appears as Sissy and Awa Sal Secka takes on Flo, while Ximone Rose will be the standby for Mary and Martha.

The Kinfolk will be played by Melody A. Betts, Aaron Arnell Harrington, Jennie Harney-Fleming, Rayshun LaMarr, Hailey Thomas and Harris Matthew Turner.

The full company also includes Wesley J. Barnes, Kailey Boyle, Meghan Olivia Corbett, Timothy Hughes, Crystal Joy, Mary Claire King, Brad Sharp, Danielle J. Summons, Nathan Quay Thomas, Katie Thompson and Brent Thiessen.

Set in Texas in 1893, Wanted follows twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke as they fight to protect their family and its future.

The story has a special link to Chéri herself, who is a descendant of the Clarke sisters.