Wanted had its official Broadway opening on November 8, 2026, at the James Earl Jones Theatre on West 48th Street. The musical had been playing previews there since October 15.
The story belongs to Mary and Martha Clarke, twins growing up in Texas in 1893. They are Black, they pass for white, and they turn outlaw to raise the money their mother owes on the land she farms. The book and lyrics are by Angelica Chéri, who grew up hearing family stories about the sisters, her great-great-aunts. Ross Baum composed the score. Stevie Walker-Webb directs, with choreography by Chelsey Arce. The show was developed as Gun & Powder, with productions at Virginia's Signature Theatre in 2020 and New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse in 2024.
As of November 2026, Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine lead the cast as Mary and Martha. The Grammy-winning singer Ledisi plays their mother, Tallulah. Luke James and Bradley Jaden are also in the company.
The production recommends Wanted for ages 10 and up. Expect violence and frontier danger, but no profanity. There are no performances on Mondays. As of November 9, 2026, the producers have not announced a closing date, so the run is open-ended for now, and the calendar on our show page lists the coming weeks.
