Wanted: The Musical

Content warning: use of prop guns, assult with a deadly weapon, racism, intimations of attempted sexual assault. "Gun and Powder" was one of the last shows I saw in 2020 before COVID halted theater for a while. I kept an eye out, hoping it was still percolating. It's also worth noting that the original Martha Clarke I saw, passed away. I was so excited when I saw the move to Broadway announcement, and, as we can see, booked tickets for previews. The show has evolved, more than the title. Obviously I have the misty memories of the original in my head. But I will attempt to review the current version before discussing changes. Mary and Martha Clarke are the biracial twins of Tallulah Clarke, who is Black. She says their father ran away when he realized she was pregnant. They grew up on a cotton plantation, that now post-slavery, they still work as sharecroppers. With some hard work and side hustles they have saved enough to buy the land. But when presented with the money, Mr.…