COLUMBIA, S.C. — A family in South Carolina has urgently sought assistance in locating Broadway dancer Zelig Williams, who went missing almost two weeks ago. His disappearance has raised alarm not only among his loved ones but also within the wider theater community, with notable figures such as Hugh Jackman voicing their concerns.

Williams, recognized for his performances in New York productions like “Hamilton” and “MJ The Musical,” was last seen on October 3rd in Columbia after he left his residence. According to his family, friends received an automatic emergency alert from his iPhone shortly after he departed.

Attempts to contact him yielded no responses, and a day later, his abandoned vehicle was discovered unharmed in a secluded parking area meant for the Palmetto Trail. This location is near Congaree National Park, roughly 15 miles from downtown Columbia, as reported by the local sheriff’s department.

Sheriff Leon Lott emphasized the importance of community assistance in locating Williams during a press conference held at the sheriff’s office, alongside members of Williams’ family. “We have utilized every available resource, both manpower and technology,” Lott noted.

Family members expressed their fears that Williams may have ceased his medication just prior to his disappearance, which raises concerns about potentially erratic behavior or a disoriented state that might affect his interactions with anyone who encounters him.

They are encouraging churches to be vigilant in observing new attendees, as Williams was exploring options for a place to worship. The 28-year-old had returned to his hometown of Columbia a few months prior to his vanishing.

Cousin Mieoki Corbett-Jacobs described Williams as the shining light of their family, sharing that the loss of his two sisters in a car accident two decades earlier spurred his passion for dancing.

Williams’ mother, Kathy, is currently experiencing profound heartbreak over her son’s absence. “I just want Zelig to come home. He’s all I have,” she emotionally expressed, before being comforted by the sheriff and Corbett-Jacobs.

Williams’ Broadway peers have also joined the search effort, with Jackman, who collaborated with him on the “Greatest Showman” tour, sharing Williams’ photograph on his Instagram page. “Zelig, we love you and are praying for your safe return,” Jackman wrote, highlighting the support from the theatrical community.