MostWanted
Every last one of them.
Solea Pfeiffer most recently starred as ‘Satine’ in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. In 2024, she starred as ‘Myrtle’ in the highly anticipated production of Gatsby at American Repertory Theatre, directed by Rachel Chavkin. In 2023, she starred as ‘Eurydice’ in the Broadway production of Hadestown as well as ‘Ophelia’ in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Hamlet. Additional theatre highlights include Almost Famous (Broadway), her solo show You Are Here for Audible Theater, Gun & Powder (Signature Theatre), Evita (New York City Center), The Light in the Piazza (The Lyric Opera of Chicago), Songs for a New World (New York City Center Encores! Off-Center), Hamilton (West Coast premiere), and West Side Story (Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center). On screen, she can be seen in Tyler Perry’s Netflix feature A JAZZMAN’S BLUES and television shows THE GOOD FIGHT and ABC’s SCANDAL. Solea is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Liisi LaFontaine has been seen starring on the West End in London originating the role of ‘Satine’ in Moulin Rouge after originating the role of ‘Deena Jones’ in Dreamgirls also on the West End. During that run, she released her first studio EP, titled Golden, and is currently working on new music. Additional credits include the recent world premiere of Huzzah! at the Old Globe Theatre, Wanted at Papermill Playhouse, Drag the Musical at New World Stages, Princess Tiana in Mickey’s Magical Map at Disneyland, The Dreamgirls tour, the role of the iconic Whitney Houston in the musical: Born For This, The Crocodile in Fly at La Jolla Playhouse, and Snow White in Disenchanted. She most recently was seen on television, in Freeform/Hulu series Good Trouble.
Ledisi is a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, author, and producer whose voice and artistry have made her one of the most respected performers of her generation. Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, she has built a career defined by vocal excellence, emotional storytelling, and fearless creativity, seamlessly blending R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, and blues into a sound that is uniquely her own. A classically trained vocalist with a commanding stage presence, Ledisi has earned critical acclaim for both her recordings and live performances, including the White House, sold-out shows at Carnegie Hall and major stages around the world.
Over the course of her career, Ledisi has received multiple Grammy nominations including Best New Artist for her breakthrough album Lost & Found and won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance for her song “Anything For You.” In 2025, she earned two additional Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album for her sixteenth studio album The Crown and Best Traditional R&B Performance for the album’s standout single “Love You Too.” The album showcased Ledisi at her most confident and creatively expansive, blending feel-good soul, modern R&B, funk, and jazz while reaffirming her place as one of music’s most versatile vocalists.
Beyond R&B and soul, Ledisi has continued to deepen her connection to jazz, paying tribute to the women who helped shape her artistry. Her latest release, For Dinah, is a heartfelt homage to the legendary Dinah Washington and was met with rave reviews from both fans and critics for its warmth, sophistication, and stunning vocal performances. Her rendition of “This Bitter Earth” drew praise from Sir Elton John, who called it “the most gorgeous, gorgeous performance” and admitted it brought him to tears. The album follows her acclaimed tribute project Ledisi Sings Nina honoring the iconic Nina Simone, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, further showcasing Ledisi’s ability to bridge generations of Black music while making each song fully her own.
Ledisi’s impact extends far beyond music. She has captivated audiences on screen with standout appearances in films including Leatherheads, Spinning Gold, Selma and Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story, where her portrayal of Mahalia Jackson received widespread praise.
In 2025, she also delivered an unforgettable performance at the Super Bowl LIX, further cementing her status as a powerful cultural voice. Her year also included sold-out U.S. performances, multiple European tours, and collaborations that highlighted both her versatility and global appeal.
Whether on stage, on screen, or in the studio, Ledisi continues to evolve while staying rooted in authenticity, artistry, and connection. As she steps into this exciting new chapter, she remains a singular force whose talent and presence transcend genres and generations.
From starring in critically acclaimed films and hit television series, to releasing chart topping albums and touring alongside music’s biggest superstars, award nominated actor and three-time Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Luke James has emerged as one of the most compelling multi-hyphenate talents in entertainment today.
This year, Luke stars in the final season of the critically acclaimed drama series The Chi on Paramount+. Created by Emmy winner Lena Waithe and executive produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Common, the series has been a cultural touchstone since its debut in 2018. Luke joined the cast in season three, quickly becoming a fan favorite as Victor “Trig” Taylor - a protective and evolving figure who rises from a troubled past to become a community-focused political leader on Chicago’s South Side. The eighth and final season premiered May 22, 2026 on Paramount+ Premium.
Aside from The Chi, Luke starred in Amazon Prime’s Them (Sony Pictures Television, Amazon Studios) alongside Pam Grier and returning star Deborah Ayorinde. The second installment, Them: The Scare, was set in Los Angeles County circa 1991 and followed LAPD Detective Dawn Reeve (Ayorinde) as she investigated a gruesome murder that shook even the most seasoned detectives. Luke delivered a standout performance as Edmund Gaines, an aspiring actor whose sensitive exterior masked a deeply unsettling inner void. The series premiered in April 2024.
In film, Luke appeared in the short Rocky Road on Channel Three (Indeed), which earned a 2024 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Short-Form (Live Action), as well as Universal Pictures’ hit comedy Little opposite Issa Rae, Regina Hall, and Marsai Martin. His additional credits include standout roles in National Geographic’s Genius: Aretha opposite Cynthia Erivo, FOX’s Star, HBO’s Insecure, USA’s Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., and BET’s The New Edition Story, where he portrayed Johnny Gill in the record-breaking miniseries. He also lent his voice to the QCODE podcast Hold Still, Vincent, produced by Gemma Chan.
Luke’s talents extend beyond the screen to the stage. He starred in Thoughts of a Colored Man by Keenan Scott II at Broadway’s Golden Theatre, further cementing his presence as a multifaceted performer. In music, his work has been praised as “rich in sound and content” and among “the most soulful performances today.” His independent album to feel love/d (2020) earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album - his third career nomination - and stood as the only independently released project in the category.
Bradley Jaden just completed starring as Javert in the Les Miserables world spectacular arena tour ending at Radio City Music Hall. Prior to the world tour, Jaden starred in London and The West End in productions of Sondheim’s Old Friends, Sideshow (London Palladium), Les Miserables (Javert), Wicked (Fiyero), Shrek and Camelot (London Coliseum). He played Billy Flynn in the 30th anniversary production of Chicago (Japan) and Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera among many other roles. TV includes EastEnders, Sugar Rush, Britain’s Got Talent, The Olivier Awards, The Royal Variety Show and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Bradley has performed in over a dozen concert halls including Carnegie Hall and can be heard on 6 cast recordings. His 2024 solo tour, Bradley Jaden Live in Concert, sold out across London, Budapest, Trieste, Taipei, Tokyo and New York and the album is available on all music streaming platforms. Originally from Brighton, England and trained at the Guilford School of Acting, Bradley is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in Wanted.
Aurelia Williams has been part of the Wanted workshops for years and is thrilled to see it come to Broadway! Previous Broadway shows include both Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated productions of Parade and Once on This Island. She was also in Broadway’s first acapella musical, In Transit. Off-Broadway shows include Suffs (The Public), Sistas the Musical (St. Luke’s Theatre) and This is Not a Drill (The York Theatre). Some of her favorite roles performed regionally include “Effie” in DREAMGIRLS, “Rachel Lynde” in ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, and “Sunny” in the new musical, STARSTRUCK, featuring the music of the Indigo Girls.
Off-Broadway: The Public: GODDESS (Zawadi/Nadira u/s). National Tour: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (Bea). Regional: Arena: Chez Joey (Linda); Paper Mill: After Midnight (Sassy); Signature: Pippin (Catherine), Ragtime (Sarah; Helen Hayes Award, Outstanding Supporting Actress), Gun and Powder (Flo); Berkeley: GODDESS (Zawadi); Kennedy Center: Rent in Concert (Joanne), Chasing the Wind (Abby); Ford’s: Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), The Wiz (Glinda/Dorothy u/s); Theatre J: Intimate Apparel (Mayme); Round House: School Girls... (Ama); Caroline, or Change (Dottie); ArtsCentric: Aida (Aida); Olney: Children of Eden Concert (Eve). Education: Montgomery College. Rep: Nicolosi & Co. IG: @_kujichagulia_
Yee and dare I say.. haw! She/They. New Orleans native. U-Mich Musical Theatre Program (GO BLUE!). Broadway: Death Becomes Her, Lempicka, Once On This Island. Off-Broadway: Only Gold, We’re Gonna Die. Tour: Into the Woods, Beautiful. CGF Talent. @SimoneWithAnX
Broadway/Off: The Wiz, Waitress/Invisible Thread. Tour: Sound of Music. Opera: The Factotum, Fiddler! TV: Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, Chicago PD/Fire, Power. Text DUMELA to 41444 to support young dreamers. Reps: Stewart/Katz @melodybettspage. Love first.
Tom Collins launched me (RENT 20th Anniversary tour), Audrey II grounded me (Little Shop of Horrors, Off-Broadway), and now, my Kinfolk bestow upon me everything I’ve ever Wanted - happy Broadway debut, “Smiley”. Agency: DGRW. @aayron._
Broadway: Stranger Things (Patty’s Mom), A Wonderful World (Lil), Hamilton (Angelica), The Color Purple (Nettie). National: Hamilton & Motown. Grateful to God, my family and agent, Dave Secor. Instagram: @jennieharneyfleming
Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, attended the University of the Arts. A lymphoma survivor, Rayshun was a semi-finalist on NBC’s The Voice Season 14 and has since performed for audiences worldwide.
Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), The Baker’s Wife (Nicole). TXSTMT grad. Many thanks to TRC, Saks&, CGF Talent, and momma. For all of the black girls with big Broadway dreams. @haileyolivvia
Harris Matthew is thrilled to join Wanted The Musical. Broadway credits include SUMMER, Disney’s Frozen, MJ: The Musical, and Ain’t Too Proud. Special thanks to The Mine Agency and M&M’s.
Aunt Eller in Daniel Fish’s Oklahoma, Mother in Renascence by Carmel Dean & Dick Scanlan, Vashti in Giant by Michael John LaChiusa & Sybille Pearson, The Witch in Big Fish (World Premiere) by Andrew Lippa. @katiethompsonkt
Kailey Boyle is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut! Credits: My Best Friend’s Wedding, Gatsby: An American Myth and Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular. Endless thanks to Sarah. Mom and Dad, we did it! For Sherry.
Broadway: Hadestown, Frozen, Sweeney Todd, Harry Potter..., Chaplin. Other: Anna Christie (St. Ann’s), Paint Your Wagon (Encores), Chitty Chitty... (tour). Film/TV: The Greatest Showman, The Comeback, Sub/Liminal, And Just Like That. NYU Alum. For Dad. @timothyrhughes
Mary Claire King is beyond thrilled! Broadway: Chicago (u/s Roxie, Velma), My Fair Lady, War Paint. Other: Crazy For You (Susan Stroman). Immense gratitude to Ross, Angelica, P3, CGF & my family. Love you, Marty. SU Drama! @murrclurr
Grateful return to Broadway! Broadway: Miss Saigon. Broadway tours: Full Monty, Civil War. Other: Frankie Valli Four Seasons (NYC / world tour), Oscars, Emmys. Recently Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl. Recording artist, writer & co-owner of multicultural brand Loving In Colour with wife Keesha Sharp. Be Kind and Spread Love!
Broadway Debut! Regional credits include Bucks County Playhouse, Goodspeed Musicals, Studio Tenn, Riverside Theatre. Nathan sends all the love to his family, friends, Hudson Artists Agency, The Hartt School, and the whole Wanted team! @nathan_quay
Wesley J. Barnes - LA Native - Broadway: A Wonderful World: the Louis Armstrong Musical. NYCC: Wild Party, Tap Dance Kid. Tours: Mean Girls 1st Nat’l, 50th Anniversary: Jesus Christ Superstar. @thempactgroup. @wesjbarnes. Jer29:11. www.wesleyjbarnes.com
She/her. Understudy for Fannie Porter. Broadway debut!!! Regional: City of Angels (Ogunquit); Gun & Powder (Paper Mill); Six the Musical (Aragon, NCL). Western Michigan University Alum. Love and thanks to my friends, family, Suite Talent Rep! @ceghanmorbett, @muaghannn (makeup artistry)
Broadway: Motown the Musical. West End: HAIR, Dreamgirls (Helen Hayes nominee). Memphis the Musical 1st Nat’l, Legally Blonde 1st Nat’l (Pilar), VINYL (HBO). Thank you Mommy & Daddy. Darius, this one’s for you.
Off-Broadway: Pay the Writer (Gigi), Baby (Pam). National Tour: Beautiful (Janelle Woods), Les Miserables (u/s Eponine/Ensemble). Regional: The Color Purple (Shug Avery). 143, Shug. This one’s for Dot. @GimmeSumm
Brent returns to Broadway in his second original musical of the year after starring as John Perry in Beaches at the Majestic Theatre. WANTED marks the 50th production of his career. Love to Jennifer. @brentthiessen
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A playwright, musical theatre bookwriter/lyricist, screenwriter and poet. The plays of her “Prophet’s Cycle Trilogy” include The Seeds of Abraham (Signature Theatre, Billie Holiday Theatre, mentored by Lynn Nottage), The Sting of White Roses (North Carolina Black Repertory Company, National Black Theatre Festival) and Crowndation: I Will Not Lie To David (National Black Theatre - I AM SOUL Residency). Other plays include Berta, Berta (World Premiere at CATF), Slow Gin Fits (Fire This Time Festival) and Learn to Speak Doll (Peppercorn Theatre Commission), a children’s play.
Angelica and collaborator Ross Baum received the prestigious Richard Rodgers Award for their musical Gun & Powder, which was included in the 30th annual NAMT Festival of New Musicals. Gun & Powder has been developed at Goodspeed Opera, Two River Theater, the NYU Center for New Musicals, the 2017 SigWorks Lab and the NEXT Festival at Theatre Latte Da. Other public presentations include Broadway’s Future Songbook concert series at Lincoln Center and the Drama League’s 2018 DirectorFest. Also with Baum, Angelica was commissioned by Diverging Elements Theatre Company to write the short children’s play A Letter to Auntie Rosa as well as the official anthem of the National Children’s Theater of South Africa.
Her TV pilot Derailed was a semi-finalist in both Showtime’s Tony Cox Episodic Screenplay Competition and the Episodic Comedy Colony in conjunction with the 2017 Nantucket Film Festival. She is a proud member of The Dramatists’ Guild and the New Play Exchange. Angelica received her BA in Theatre from UCLA, MFA in Playwriting from Columbia University and MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU.
A composer, songwriter, music producer, arranger, and vocalist. He and collaborator Angelica Chéri received the 2018 Richard Rodgers Award for their musical Gun & Powder, which had its world premiere at DC’s Tony-winning Signature Theatre. Other scores include Chéri’s Crowndation: I Will Not Lie To David (Center Theatre Group, National Black Theatre) and the new musical Escapeland with playwright Charlie Oh.
His work has been featured at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, New York City Center, Barrington Stage, Goodspeed, Theatre Latte Da, McCarter Theatre Center, Two River Theater, New Works Provincetown, Seven Dials Playhouse, American Musical Theatre Project, and the NAMT Festival of New Musicals. He was selected as winner of Disney/NMI’s 2018 New Voices Project and New York City Center’s Sondheim Remix contest.
As a founder and music director of the vocal group RANGE, he has arranged and produced several viral YouTube videos, a studio album, and musical collaborations with Nickelodeon, Sesame Street, Billboard, Playbill, and E! Network.
He holds an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University, where he recently served on faculty. He is also a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. His debut pop EP, Three Red Hearts, is available to stream everywhere.
Chelsey Arce (she/her) is a BIPOC Choreographer and Movement Director based in New York City. She is best known for her Broadway work as U.S. Associate Movement Director of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Associate Choreographer of the 2023 Revival of Sweeney Todd, and Associate Choreographer of Tony- Award Winning Choreography Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
Before establishing herself as a Choreographer, Arce sustained an extensive performing career across musical theater, commercial, and classical dance. Her credits as a performer include the Original Broadway Company of Cirque du Soleil's Paramour; the First National Tours of the Tony Award–winning musical Memphis and Evita; the North American premiere of Love Never Dies; and the Met Gala. Internationally, she performed in Daniel Ezralow's OPEN. On screen, she appeared in the Italian television series Amici, Saturday Night Live, The Kennedy Center Honors (Rita Moreno), The Detour, Gone with the Bullets, and Ted 2. Over the course of her performing career she danced alongside artists including Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Nicola Roberts, Migos, DJ Fresh, and the winners of China's Got Talent.
As Arce transitioned from performing to creating, she worked extensively as an Associate and Assistant, frequently under Movement Director Steven Hoggett. She is the U.S. Associate Movement Director of the Tony Award–winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway and its First National Tour, and served as Associate and Resident Choreographer of the 2023 Broadway Revival of Sweeney Todd, both directed by Tommy Kail. She was Associate Choreographer of the Tony Award-winning Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch. Her further Associate and Assistant credits include Carmen at The Metropolitan Opera (Director Carrie Cracknell, Choreographer Ann Yee), A Tale Retold (Choreographer Joshua Bergasse), Gun and Powder, Germany's Next Top Model, and the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Sochi, for which she served as Assistant Choreographer, traveling around the country to audition participants. Beyond performing in the Original Broadway Cast of Paramour, she went on to Assistant Direct and Choreograph Cirque du Soleil's Paramour in Hamburg for Sergio Trujillo and served as Resident Artistic Director on Cirque's 'Twas the Night Before…
More recently, she was Associate Movement Director of Anna Christie, starring Michelle Williams, at St. Ann's Warehouse. Her work has also been featured on the Tony Awards, including choreographing the telecast performances from Sweeney Todd and Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
As a Choreographer and Movement Director in her own right, Arce's credits include the feature film Love in Kilnerry, work for the American Girl® brand, and the world premieres of Henry 6 (Director Barry Edelstein), Bartleby (with Fiasco Theater), and Hedda Gabler (starring Katie Holmes) at the Old Globe Theatre. She is choreographing the Broadway production of WANTED: The Legend of the Sisters Clarke, her Broadway debut as Choreographer, followed by Wild Rose at New York Theatre Workshop and The Second National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
With a gift for teaching artists at all levels, Arce has served on the faculty of Steps on Broadway Spotlight Series and the Joffrey Ballet School's Contemporary Division in New York City.
Arce received a BFA from The Boston Conservatory and is a Helen Hayes Award nominee. She is a trained yoga teacher and has worked as an intimacy coordinator. Learn more at ChelseyArce.com.
Stevie Walker-Webb is a Tony nominated, Obie Award-winning director, playwright, and cultural worker who believes in the transformational power of art.
He is a recipient of the Princess Grace Award for Theatre, The Lily Award awarded by the Dramatists Guild of America, and a 2050 Fellow at New York Theatre Workshop. He’s the Artistic Director of Baltimore Center Stage, an artist and lecturer at Harvard University and is the Founding Artistic Director of the Jubilee Theatre in Waco, Texas. He has written for BET’s Emmy nominated hit comedy THE MS. PAT SHOW.
He is the Founder of HUNDREDSofTHOUSANDS, an arts and advocacy organization that makes visual the suffering and inhumane treatment of incarcerated mentally ill people. In addition to this Stevie has created art and theatre in Madagascar, South Africa, Mexico, and across America.
Stevie has been twice selected as a New York Times Critic’s Pick and his work has been commissioned by The American Civil Liberties Union and National Black Theater. His work has been produced on and off Broadway. Selected productions include: Ain’t No Mo’ (The Public Theater / Broadway), Gun & Powder (Paper Mill Playhouse), One In Two (The New Group), Black Odyssey (Classic Stage), Fairview (Woolly Mammoth), and Our Town (Baltimore Center Stage).
For more information about Stevie visit steviewalkerwebb.com
35 Broadway designs include Tony winning sets: New York, New York and Act One, Tony nominated sets: The Scottsboro Boys, POTUS, Therese Raquin, and Flying Over Sunset. 100 Off-Broadway shows. OBIE for sustained excellence. Author: Transforming Space Over Time. Founder: The 1/52 Project providing grants to early career designers.
Emilio Sosa is a six-time Tony Award-nominated costume designer. Broadway includes Sweeney Todd; A Beautiful Noise; Ain’t No Mo’; 1776; Motown: The Musical; On Your Feet! and Purlie Victorious. Recent projects include Jesus Christ Superstar, Masquerade and The Balusters. Current Chair of HOLA. Television: “Project Runway.” @esosafashion
Broadway: Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Tony Nomination), Ragtime (Tony Nomination), Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride, Purlie Victorious, Ain’t No Mo’, Chicken & Biscuits. Other: Amahl & The Night Visitors (Drama Desk Nomination), Carmen Jones (Drama Desk Nomination), The Lonely Few (Obie Award). @itsadamhonore
PADDINGTON (Olivier-nom), BOOP, HELL’S KITCHEN (Tony-nom), TOMMY, MJ (Tony-win), BACK TO THE FUTURE (Olivier-nom), & JULIET (Tony-nom), STARLIGHT EXPRESS, DEVIL WEARS PRADA, BAD CINDERELLA, COME FROM AWAY (Olivier-win), BRONX TALE, END OF THE RAINBOW (Tony-nom), A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Tony-nom), DIANA, MEMPHIS (Olivier-win), SUMMER, TOP HAT (Olivier-nom), MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Olivier-win). @garethowensound
Stefania Bulbarella is a Tony-nominated Argentinian projection designer based in New York. Broadway: Jeff Ross: Take a Banana for the Ride (Nederlander), Jaja's African Hair Braiding (MTC). Off-Broadway: Nothing Can Take You from the Hand of God (Playwrights Horizons), Space Dogs (MCC), Travels (Ars Nova), amongst others. stefaniabulbarella.com
Broadway: Real Women Have Curves, Once Upon A One More Time, Waitress, Pippin, Hair. Co-Music producer for AppleTV+’s Central Park with Rich Mercurio. Upcoming projects include Sara Bareilles’s new musical, The Interestings, and New York Theatre Workshop’s Wild Rose. Graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Vassar with a degree in Urban Planning.
