{"id":399532,"date":"2026-11-10T09:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/399532\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T09:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:04:26","slug":"photos-vanessa-williams-rachel-zegler-more-bring-western-looks-to-wanted-opening-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/399532\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Vanessa Williams, Rachel Zegler, More Bring Western Looks to Wanted Opening Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

Telling a true story, Wanted focuses on Black twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke who were able to pass for white and hide in plain sight while on the run. The musical features a book and lyrics by Angelica Ch\u00e9ri<\/a> (descendant of the Sisters Clarke), music by Ross Baum<\/a>, and choreography by Chelsey Arce<\/a> (Sweeney Todd, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). Obie winner and Tony nominee Stevie Walker-Webb<\/a> is directing with choreography by Chelsey Arce.<\/p>\n

The musical stars Solea Pfeiffer (Hadestown, Gatsby: An American Myth) as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Dreamgirls) as Martha Clarke, Luke James<\/a> as Elijah, R&B legend Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, and Bradley Jaden<\/a> (Les Mis\u00e9rables: The Arena Concert Spectacular) as Jesse. Aurelia Williams<\/a> and Awa Sal Secka<\/a> play Sissy and Flo, respectively, reprising their performances from the musical’s earlier runs at Paper Mill Playhouse<\/a> (for Williams) and Signature Theatre<\/a> (for Secka). The production standby is Ximone Rose<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Video: Liisi LaFontaine and Solea Pfeiffer Perform ‘Mama’s Name’ From Wanted<\/a><\/p>\n

They are supported by Melody A. Betts<\/a>, Aaron Arnell Harrington<\/a>, Jennie Harney-Fleming<\/a>, Rayshun LaMarr<\/a>, Hailey Thomas, and Harris Matthew Turner as the Kinfolk ensemble. Rounding out the company are Wesley J. Barnes<\/a>, Kailey Boyle<\/a>, Meghan Olivia Corbett<\/a>, Timothy Hughes<\/a>, Crystal Joy<\/a>, Mary Claire King<\/a>, Brad Sharp<\/a>, Danielle J. Summons<\/a>, Nathan Quay Thomas<\/a>, Katie Thompson<\/a>, and Brent Thiessen<\/a>. Casting is by Tara Rubin<\/a> and Olivia Paige West<\/a> of The TRC Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wanted features orchestrations by John Clancy<\/a>, arrangements by Ross Baum and Austin Cook<\/a>, music supervision by Nadia DiGiallonardo<\/a>, music direction by Paul Byssainthe Jr., scenic design by Beowulf Boritt<\/a>, lighting design by Adam Honor\u00e9<\/a>, costume design by Emilio Sosa<\/a>, sound design by Gareth Owen<\/a>, video and projection design by Stefania Bulbarella<\/a>, hair, wig and make-up design by J. Jared Janas<\/a> and Tony Lauro<\/a>, fight and intimacy direction by Claire Warden<\/a>, and cultural consulting by Kaja Dunn<\/a>. Mary MacLeod<\/a> is the production stage manager.<\/p>\n

Under its original title, Gun & Powder, the musical played the Paper Mill Playhouse in spring 2024.<\/p>\n

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