Two sisters, one family future
WANTED places twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke in Texas in 1893. The official synopsis describes them as Black women who pass for white while moving through a dangerous world divided by race, power, and opportunity. Their immediate goal is to protect their mother and claim a future for their family.
The sisters are not presented as a simple hero-and-sidekick pair. Their shared history binds them, but survival puts pressure on what each is willing to risk. That tension gives the musical a family center as well as its outlaw story.
The musical’s dramatic frame
The production calls its account mostly true and identifies Angelica Chéri as a descendant of the Clarke sisters. The show combines that family connection with theatrical storytelling; scenes, relationships, and dialogue are shaped for the stage. It is useful to keep the distinction between a family-inspired story and a documentary reconstruction in mind.
The Kinfolk, a chorus of ancestors, guide the sisters through the story. Their presence gives the show a theatrical way to connect individual choices with family memory and legacy. For a spoiler-light introduction, focus on the sisters’ relationship and the pressures around them rather than searching for a one-to-one historical transcript.
What to notice before the performance
Listen for how the sisters’ different temperaments shape their decisions, and notice when the ensemble widens the story beyond the two leads. The official cast page identifies Solea Pfeiffer as Mary and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha; the production’s current guidance recommends the show for ages 10 and older.
For current performance details, venue information, and listings, visit the WANTED Broadway tickets and schedule page.
Production schedules and credits can change. Check official sources for current information.