New Musical WANTED Prepares for Broadway Debut With Fresh Creative Team
Wanted, a new musical by Angelica Chéri and Ross Baum, is preparing to open on Broadway with previews beginning October 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre. BroadwayWorld visited the Baryshnikov Arts Center to meet the cast and creative team, who expressed excitement about developing an original work from the ground up. The production features performers including Broadway debut artist Liisi LaFontaine.
Wanted marks another addition to Broadway's roster of original musicals, with creators Angelica Chéri and Ross Baum bringing their vision to one of theater's most prominent stages. The production will officially launch this fall at the James Earl Jones Theatre, following an industry-standard preview period that allows for final adjustments before opening night performances begin.
The creative team has prioritized nurturing fresh talent alongside established professionals, as evidenced by casting choices that include performers making their Broadway debuts. The developmental process at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, a known incubator for experimental and innovative theater work, provided the production with a collaborative space to refine the musical before its Broadway presentation.
The opening of Wanted could influence Broadway's continuing commitment to developing new musicals rather than relying solely on adaptations or revivals. Success with original works may encourage producers to invest in emerging writers and composers, potentially creating more opportunities for theater creators early in their careers. Additionally, the production's casting of debut performers may signal industry trends regarding how major stages approach building diverse rosters of established and emerging talent.