Ledisi Joins Broadway Cast of ‘Wanted’ Musical
Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse Ledisi is set to make her Broadway return this fall, starring in the upcoming musical ‘Wanted’.
Ledisi is bringing her majestic voice to the Broadway stage. The Grammy-winning singer and actress has been officially cast in the new musical Wanted, which is scheduled to premiere this fall.
The New Orleans native will star as Tallulah Clarke, the mother of the sisters Clarke, appearing opposite Solea Pfeiffer (Hadestown, Gatsby: An American Myth) as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine (West End: Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Dreamgirls) as Martha Clarke.
Inspired by a true story, Wanted is set in 1893 Texas and follows twins Mary and Martha Clarke, who are on the run. The sisters, who are Black women passing for white, navigate a dangerous line between two Americas. According to the production’s logline, “As powerful forces close in to keep their family from claiming a future of their own, Mary and Martha are driven to desperate measures to save their mother and their family’s legacy. When survival demands they do the unthinkable, the sisters nevertheless fight for self-determination, dignity, and the inheritance they have long been denied.”
Reflecting on her new role, Ledisi shared her excitement: “I am beyond thrilled to join the cast of Wanted. My first Broadway principal role, and I still can’t believe it. I keep thinking about the journey, God’s timing, and the importance of legacy. I’m grateful to Angelica Chéri, Ross Baum, Stevie Walker-Webb, and our producers for trusting me with the role of Tallulah, and to my family, friends, and team for giving me the courage to say ‘yes.’”
Ledisi is no stranger to the theater, having previously appeared in Caroline, or Change and Hair in 2004. “I love being a recording artist, and that will never change,” she added. “Theatre has always been part of my vision as a storyteller. This isn’t a pivot… It’s another expansion of me. And I’m just getting started.”
Wanted will begin previews on October 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night slated for November 8. The production features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri, a descendant of the Sisters Clarke, with music by award-winning composer Ross Baum. Stevie Walker-Webb has been tapped as director, while Chelsey Acre will handle choreography.
Presale tickets for Wanted will be available June 16 at 10 a.m. ET, with general public sales beginning June 23 at 10 a.m.
This casting announcement follows a banner year for Ledisi in 2025, which included a high-profile performance at the Super Bowl pregame show, a successful headline tour, and the release of two acclaimed albums: The Crown and For Dinah, a tribute to the legendary Dinah Washington.