Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriter Ledisi Joins Broadway Cast Of ‘Wanted’ Musical
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- Ledisi will star as Tallulah Clarke in the Broadway musical Wanted, alongside Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine.
- Wanted (formerly Gun & Powder) begins previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Oct 15, 2026, with an opening night on Nov 8, 2026.
- Artist House hosted the one‑night “Wanted Unplugged” concert in Manhattan’s Soho where Ledisi’s casting was announced.
- Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine will portray the real‑life Mary and Martha Clarke, Black twin sisters who passed as white in 1893 Texas.
- Ledisi said the role is her first Broadway principal role and an “expansion” of her career, reflecting her legacy and God’s timing.
Why it matters: Ledisi gains a historic Broadway principal role, expanding her artistic reach beyond music and film, while the production benefits from her star power to attract diverse audiences and boost ticket sales during Women’s History Month.
