WANTED on Broadway: Tickets, Cast, Dates & What to Know

WANTED is the first new musical to open on Broadway in the 2026–27 season, and it arrives with a story no other show can claim. Set in 1893 Texas, it follows Mary and Martha Clarke — Black twin sisters who can pass as white — as they turn to outlaw life to save their mother’s home. The woman who wrote the WANTED musical, Angelica Chéri, is their great-great-niece.

WANTED Broadway previews begin October 15, 2026 at the James Earl Jones Theatre on West 48th Street, with official opening night on November 8. Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine play the sisters, with Grammy winner Ledisi as their mother, Tallulah. The run is currently open-ended, and official tickets are on sale now through Telecharge.

This guide covers what a ticket buyer actually needs: where to buy, whether to go in previews, discount and rush status, the true family story behind the show, the WANTED Broadway cast, runtime and age guidance, and how to plan the night around the theater.

WANTED Broadway Tickets: Where to Buy and What to Check

Official WANTED Broadway tickets are on sale now through Telecharge, by phone at 212-239-6200, and in person at the James Earl Jones Theatre box office.

Telecharge is the Shubert Organization’s official seller, so it shows primary inventory at face value plus service fees. Buying in person at the box office generally avoids online service charges, and it’s the easiest place to ask about accessible seating or specific seat locations.

Box office hours

The box office is at 138 West 48th Street. The official schedule lists these hours:

• Now through October 14: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM.
• From October 15: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–8 PM; Sunday, noon–6 PM (or 30 minutes after the final curtain). Closed on Sundays without performances.

WANTED Broadway Ticket Prices: What to Expect

Prices vary by date, section and demand, and premium seats may be dynamically priced, so any single “starting at” figure goes stale quickly. The reliable approach is to compare two or three performances on Telecharge before committing. Weeknights usually have more open inventory than Friday and Saturday evenings. If you’re shopping resale, compare the all-in checkout total against face value — the markup is often larger than it looks before fees.

When Should You Buy WANTED Broadway Tickets?

There is no single best day to buy WANTED Broadway tickets, because the smartest timing depends on whether you want to see the show during previews, wait for reviews, or hold out for a possible discount program. If you already know the date and seating section you want, buying while good primary inventory is available gives you the most control over where you sit.

Previews can be worth checking first. WANTED begins previews October 15 and officially opens November 8, 2026. Preview performances are full public performances, but the creative team can still make changes. They are not automatically cheaper, so compare preview dates with performances after opening rather than assuming one period will offer better prices.

Weeknights generally give you more flexibility than Friday and Saturday evenings. If your schedule allows it, compare Tuesday through Thursday performances against the same seating sections on a weekend. More available inventory can give you a better choice of location without forcing you into premium or resale seats.

Opening-night reviews can change demand. Strong reviews after November 8 could increase interest in desirable performances, while waiting also gives you more information about the finished production. If you are comfortable seeing the show before critics weigh in, booking during previews can remove that uncertainty from the buying process.

Compare several performances before buying. Even performances in the same week can have noticeably different seat availability and pricing. Check two or three dates, compare the same seating level, and look at the final checkout total rather than judging a ticket only by its advertised price.

Waiting for rush or lottery makes the most sense if price matters more than certainty. No official WANTED rush or lottery program had been announced as of September 25, 2026. If you need a particular date, want specific seats, or are traveling to New York specifically for the show, waiting for a discount program carries more risk. If your dates are flexible and you are comfortable with limited or same-day availability, it may be worth watching for an announcement as previews approach.

For a broader breakdown of timing, demand and when waiting can save money, see the when to buy Broadway tickets guide.

Group tickets

Groups of 10 or more can book through Broadway Inbound, the official group sales partner, at 866-302-0995. The official site lists group booking through March 31, 2027. Group terms and pricing come from Broadway Inbound directly — useful for schools, organizations, family reunions and company outings.

Before you check out

• Confirm the performance date and time — preview dates run October 15–November 7.
• Check the level: the Orchestra is step-free; the Mezzanine and Balcony involve stairs inside the section.
• Read the refund and exchange terms. Broadway tickets are generally nonrefundable.
• Remember the age policy: recommended 10+, and no one under 4 is admitted.

For timing strategy across the season, see when to buy Broadway tickets.

Should You See WANTED in Previews or After Opening?

WANTED previews run from October 15 through November 7, 2026, and the official opening night is November 8. Both are full public performances — the difference is how settled the show is.

Previews aren’t automatically cheaper — compare actual inventory for both windows. WANTED has already had two full pre-Broadway productions, so its previews are refinement of a tested show rather than a first draft.

WANTED Discount Tickets, Rush & Lottery

No official WANTED rush or lottery program had been announced as of September 25, 2026. Many new Broadway musicals announce one close to or during previews, so this section will be updated as soon as a policy is confirmed.

Until then, these are the legitimate ways to pay less:

• Compare dates. Tuesday through Thursday performances usually have more inventory than weekends.
• Buy at the box office. Purchasing in person generally avoids online service fees.
• Book as a group. Parties of 10+ can get group terms through Broadway Inbound.
• Try TKTS. Same-day discount availability varies by show and day and isn’t guaranteed for any production.

For how rush, lottery and standing room work across Broadway, see the Broadway rush and lottery guide and last-minute Broadway tickets.

What Is the WANTED Musical About?

WANTED is an original Broadway musical about Mary and Martha Clarke, twin sisters in 1893 Texas who pass as white and become outlaws to save their family’s home.

Their mother, Tallulah, is sinking under a sharecropper’s debt, and powerful forces are closing in on the land the family has fought to keep. The sisters realize that in the right clothes, in the right town, they can move through white America unseen — and that the same invisibility can be turned into a weapon. What starts as survival becomes a crime spree, a romance on each side and a reckoning over what the sisters are willing to give up of themselves.

Around them moves the Kinfolk, a chorus of ancestors who tell the story from the family’s point of view. That framing is the show’s signature: it plays like a Western, but it’s narrated like an heirloom being handed down. Expect gunfights and saloons alongside questions about identity, colorism and the cost of hiding in plain sight — without spoilers here about how it ends.

Is WANTED a True Story? The Clarke Family History

WANTED is inspired by a real family story. Book writer and lyricist Angelica Chéri is a great-great-niece of Mary and Martha Clarke, and the production calls the show “mostly true.”

Chéri grew up with the Clarke sisters as family legend. Her grandmother — the sisters’ niece — kept photo albums full of relatives, and in the middle of them were two women who looked white. They had passed, the family said, and they had been outlaws. What they actually did changed with every telling: in one version they robbed a bank, in another they jumped a train. Every aunt, uncle and cousin had a different take.

That uncertainty is the key to how the show works. WANTED doesn’t claim to document a historical record; it dramatizes a story carried through generations, which is exactly why the Kinfolk narrate it. The core — Black twin sisters in post-emancipation Texas who passed as white and were remembered as outlaws — comes from the family. The specific plot is Chéri’s.

Passing — living as white to escape the violence and restrictions placed on Black Americans — was a real and dangerous choice in the post-Reconstruction South, often costing people their families and communities. The musical treats it as both a survival tool and a wound, which gives WANTED more weight than a straight outlaw adventure.

From Gun & Powder to WANTED

Yes — WANTED was previously called Gun & Powder. It has been developed across roughly a decade of readings, workshops and two full regional productions before Broadway.

For Broadway, Pfeiffer returns to the role she originated at Signature and LaFontaine returns from Paper Mill, reuniting the two in the leads. The production hasn’t published an official explanation for the title change.

WANTED Broadway Cast

The WANTED Broadway cast is led by Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke, with Grammy winner Ledisi as their mother, Tallulah.

The full company, including the Kinfolk ensemble, understudies and standbys, is listed on the official site and in the Playbill. As at any Broadway show, a specific performer’s appearance at a given performance isn’t guaranteed.

Who Created WANTED?

• Angelica Chéri — book and lyrics. A great-great-niece of the Clarke sisters, which makes WANTED a family story told by the family.
• Ross Baum — music. Richard Rodgers Award winner with Chéri for this show.
• Stevie Walker-Webb — director. Tony nominee for Ain’t No Mo’ and Obie winner; he also directed the Paper Mill production.
• Chelsey Arce — choreography (Sweeney Todd revival, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
• Austin Cook — music director.

WANTED marks Broadway debuts for Chéri and Baum. It’s produced by P3 Productions (Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez and Fiona Howe Rudin).

WANTED Songs and Music

No WANTED Broadway cast album had been announced as of September 25, 2026, and the official Broadway song list hasn’t been published.

Ross Baum’s score mixes soulful ballads, rowdy saloon numbers and gospel-rooted choral writing, with different styles marking the different communities in the story. The production has released performance clips ahead of previews, including Solea Pfeiffer singing “The Way I Am.” Earlier song lists from Signature and Paper Mill exist but are expected to change for Broadway, so this page will add the Broadway track list once it’s confirmed.

WANTED Runtime, Intermission & Age Recommendation

WANTED runs about 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. The production recommends it for ages 10 and up.

The running time may change during previews as the show is refined — check again after October 15. For an 8 PM curtain, plan on letting out around 10:15.

Is WANTED good for families and teens?

The official guidance says WANTED contains thematic elements of violence, adventure and Western life, and may suit older children, teenagers and adults better than very young children. There’s no cursing in the show. Three separate things are worth keeping apart:

• Theater policy: the James Earl Jones Theatre does not admit children under 4.
• Production recommendation: 10 and up.
• Your call: a history-curious 11-year-old may love it; a child who is upset by on-stage gunfire may not.

For more family options this season, see the best Broadway shows for kids.

Who Should See WANTED?

WANTED is one of several major fall openings; see how it compares in the Best Broadway Shows Fall 2026 guide.

WANTED at the James Earl Jones Theatre

WANTED plays at the James Earl Jones Theatre, 138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues — on the quieter east side of the Theater District.

• Subway: 49 St (N, Q, R, W) and 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center (B, D, F, M) are each a short walk; 50 St (1) is close too.
• Size: about 1,092 seats across Orchestra, Mezzanine and Balcony — mid-size for a musical, so most seats feel relatively close.
• Access: the Orchestra is step-free and has the wheelchair seating; the production says there are elevators to all levels, while rows inside the Mezzanine and Balcony are stepped. Assistive listening devices are available at every performance; captioning and audio description begin about four weeks after opening.
• Arrival: aim to arrive 30 minutes before curtain, more if you’re in the Balcony.

For history, box office details and accessibility, see the James Earl Jones Theatre guide and the Broadway accessibility guide.

Best Seats for WANTED

For WANTED, center Orchestra is the safest pick: it’s step-free and keeps the full ensemble and the Kinfolk chorus in view.

Front Mezzanine center is a strong alternative for a large-cast musical, since an elevated view shows staging and choreography as a whole. Specific notes on how WANTED’s staging plays from each section will be added once previews begin — until then, anyone claiming exact sightlines for this production is guessing.

For the full seating chart, section-by-section value, legroom and accessible seating, use the James Earl Jones Theatre seating guide or the general Broadway seating guide.

WANTED Performance Schedule & Matinees

WANTED plays a standard Broadway week of about eight performances, including weekday evenings and matinees; exact times vary by week, so check the official calendar for your date.

Performance times can shift during previews and around holidays. Wednesday and weekend matinees are the easiest way to fit the show into a sightseeing day — see the Broadway matinee guide for how to plan one.

Dinner, Hotels & Getting to WANTED

No dress code applies — see what to wear to Broadway if you’re unsure. The Theater District guide covers the surrounding blocks.

WANTED Broadway: Frequently Asked Questions