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Broadway, New York

Twin sisters stake their future on a dangerous reinvention in 1893 Texas.

Wanted follows Mary and Martha Clarke, Black twin sisters in 1893 Texas who pass as white in an effort to protect their family's inheritance. The musical has a book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum, and its storytelling includes an ancestral chorus known as the Kinfolk. The Broadway production is at the James Earl Jones Theatre. It began previews October 15, 2026 and is scheduled to open November 8.

This might be your show if…

Audiences seeking a new musical
Visitors interested in identity and family history
Theatergoers drawn to morally difficult choices

Worth knowing: Racism and the risks of passing are central; Currently in previews at verification; Current Broadway duration and age guidance need confirmation

The stakes behind the premise

The sisters' decision is a useful point of entry because it connects identity to something immediate and material: a family's future. Watch how the need for security affects what people reveal, hide, or ask of one another. The premise invites questions about the difference between choosing how to present yourself and being forced into a dangerous choice by unequal conditions.

An ancestral perspective can also change how an audience hears an individual decision. Consider whose expectations a character carries and how family memory enters a present crisis. You do not need a detailed historical briefing to follow those pressures, but learning more about the period afterward can deepen a conversation about the choices the musical dramatizes.

Seeing a new musical during previews

At the October 23, 2026 verification date, Wanted is in previews. That means audiences can attend public performances before the formal November opening, while the production may continue to develop. Choose a preview if you like encountering new theater early. If published opening reviews are important to your decision, plan for a later date and leave room to compare them.

A preview label is a timing description, not a review or a promise about quality. It also should not be confused with a future show that has not yet started performances. Check the selected date, current notices, and ticket terms in the same way you would for any other booking. Do not assume an earlier developmental version supplies the final Broadway running time.

Choose the experience, then the practical details

For a group visit, discuss the subject matter before buying. A musical can combine compelling music with difficult themes, and the premise here includes racism and concealment under pressure. If specific content affects an attendee's comfort, request current guidance. A general recommendation from an unrelated production or an old listing may not answer that person's concern.

The James Earl Jones Theatre is on West 48th Street. Compare the available locations for a clear view of both individual performers and the ensemble, reading any restrictions carefully. Confirm access requirements before selecting a price band. Leave enough time to meet companions, find the entrance, and settle in, with flexibility afterward until the current Broadway duration is verified.

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Where to sit at James Earl Jones Theatre

The official chart should guide comparisons between Orchestra, Mezzanine, and Balcony. Our advice identifies useful questions, not personal seat inspection or guaranteed sightline results.

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Ask which designated locations are available across the levels and which meet your needs. Compare those confirmed choices before deciding on price.

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Compare proximity in the Orchestra with an elevated perspective upstairs. Check the angle and any production-specific restriction.

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THEATER LOCATION & ACCESS

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James Earl Jones Theatre
138 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036

The entrance and Orchestra are step-free. The owner lists elevator access to Mezzanine, Balcony, and lower-level restrooms, with designated wheelchair locations on all three seating levels. Upper levels still have steps between rows. Confirm the precise seat and route rather than assuming every upstairs location is step-free.

Check the performance date and time before traveling. Admission rules and accessibility arrangements are specific to the production and theater. Contact the venue for requirements that affect your visit.

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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Wanted FAQs

What is Wanted about?

The musical follows Black twin sisters in 1893 Texas who pass as white to try to preserve their family's inheritance. Identity, family obligation, and unequal opportunity shape the central stakes.

Has the Broadway production opened?

It is in previews as of October 23, 2026. The first preview was October 15, and the announced opening night is November 8.

Who wrote the musical?

Angelica Chéri wrote the book and lyrics, and Ross Baum wrote the music. The work includes an ancestral chorus referred to as the Kinfolk in the official description.

Which theater is presenting Wanted?

The Broadway production is at the James Earl Jones Theatre on West 48th Street. Confirm the time and venue on your booking when arranging the evening.

How long is the Broadway performance?

A verified current Broadway duration is not supplied here. Check the latest production guidance before relying on an estimate for dinner, childcare, or a fixed onward journey.

Is there an announced closing date?

No verified closing date is included in this guide. The last date currently offered in a calendar is an on-sale horizon, which should not be presented as a permanent closing announcement.

Editorial facts checked against production sources on 2026-10-23. Casting, policies, and schedules can change.
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