WANTED
TO MAKE BROADWAY BOW
IN OCTOBER 2026
The New Musical Will Play At
The James Earl Jones Theatre
Previews Start October 15
With An Opening Night Set for November 8
March 17, 2026 - Today, the producers of the musical WANTED (formerly known as Gun & Powder) announced that the production will head to Broadway this fall. The new musical will star Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine, as Mary and Martha Clarke, respectively, black twin sisters who passed as white in 1893 Texas. The production will begin previews at The James Earl Jones Theatre on October 15, 2026 with an opening night set for November 8, 2026.
Texas, 1893 — a time gone, but not forgotten. Twin sisters determined to save their family take fate into their own hands. Hiding who they are and taking what they’re owed, they straddle the line between two Americas.
A new Broadway musical that brings a defiant legacy to life, WANTED is the mostly true story of Mary and Martha Clarke, two extraordinary women who went from farmgirls to outlaws to legends. The production stars Solea Pfeiffer (Hadestown, Almost Famous) as Mary and Liisi LaFontaine (West End: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Dreamgirls) as Martha.
“We are thrilled to announce that WANTED will make its official Broadway premiere this fall,” said P3 Productions (Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, and Fiona Howe Rudin). “Sharing this milestone during Women’s History Month feels especially meaningful, as the musical continues to shine a light on the legacy of women whose stories have too often been overlooked. We are deeply grateful to the extraordinary creative team bringing this production to life, and especially to Angelica for courageously sharing her family’s story, brought to the stage alongside Ross’ magnificent score.”
Recently, Pfeiffer starred on Broadway as Satine in Moulin Rouge and Eurydice in Hadestown. LaFontaine originated the roles of Satine in Moulin Rouge and Deena Jones in Dreamgirls on London’s West End.
“We’re so happy to finally bring this show we love so much to Broadway,” said Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine. “Getting to highlight a piece of American history so rarely talked about, and to step into the boots of these extraordinary women is an honor we don’t take lightly. We know the importance of seeing yourself onstage, and to represent the complicated and beautiful tapestry of this country on Broadway is a dream realized. To get to do it together is a dream come true. We can’t wait for the world to meet the Sisters Clarke.”
WANTED features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri (a real-life descendant of the Sisters Clarke), music by Ross Baum, direction by Obie Award-winner and Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb (AIN’T NO MO’), and choreography by Chelsey Arce (Sweeney Todd 2023 revival, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child). Casting for the production will be by Tara Rubin and Olivia Paige West of The TRC Company.
Angelica Chéri and Ross Baum’s work on WANTED has earned major recognition: Chéri was named to Variety’s list of “10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2025” and both Chéri and Baum were honored on The Washington Post’s “POST NEXT” list, which highlights 50 people shaping our society in 2026.
Additional creative team and casting will be announced at a later date. WANTED is produced by P3 Productions (Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, Fiona Rudin).
WANTED had a critically acclaimed run at Paper Mill Playhouse from April 4 - May 5, 2024, and WANTED: The Studio EP is available in digital and streaming formats. The five song EP features “Wide Open Plains,” “The Train,” “Gun & Powder,” “The Way I Am,” and “Freedom,” performed by Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, and the WANTED Studio Cast.
About Solea Pfeiffer
Solea Pfeiffer most recently starred as ‘Satine’ in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. In 2024, she starred as 'Myrtle' in the highly anticipated production of Gatsby at American Repertory Theatre, directed by Rachel Chavkin. In 2023, she starred as 'Eurydice' in the Broadway production of Hadestown as well as ‘Ophelia’ in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet. Additional theatre highlights include Almost Famous (Broadway), her solo show You Are Here for Audible Theater, Gun & Powder (Signature Theatre), Evita (New York City Center), The Light in the Piazza (The Lyric Opera of Chicago), Songs for a New World (New York City Center Encores! Off-Center), Hamilton (West Coast premiere), and West Side Story (Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center). On screen, she can be seen in Tyler Perry’s Netflix feature A JAZZMAN’S BLUES and television shows THE GOOD FIGHT and ABC’s SCANDAL. Solea is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
About Liisi LaFontaine
Liisi LaFontaine has been seen starring on the West End in London originating the role of ‘Satine’ in Moulin Rouge after originating the role of ‘Deena Jones’ in Dreamgirls also on the West End. During that run, she released her first studio EP, titled “Golden,” and is currently working on new music. Additional credits include the recent world premiere of Huzzah! at the Old Globe Theatre, Wanted at Papermill Playhouse, Drag the Musical at New World Stages, Princess Tiana in Mickey’s Magical Map at Disneyland, The Dreamgirls tour, the role of the iconic Whitney Houston in the musical: Born For This, The Crocodile in Fly at La Jolla Playhouse, and Snow White in Disenchanted. She most recently was seen on television, in Freeform/Hulu series “Good Trouble.”
About P3 Productions
P3 Productions is an award-winning producing team led by Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, and Fiona Howe Rudin, dedicated to uplifting new voices and communities. Broadway productions include CALL ME IZZY, HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO, and JOB. Current and upcoming productions include MEXODUS, WANTED, and THE NINTH WOMAN. Recent co-producing credits include EVERY BRILLIANT THING, ART, SUNSET BLVD, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, JUST FOR US, and A STRANGE LOOP on Broadway, as well as INTER ALIA, KINKY BOOTS, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, NEXT TO NORMAL, and ORLANDO in London’s West End.