Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway Tickets
This award-winning original musical about a cynical New Yorker and an optimistic Brit who make an unlikely connection comes to Broadway.
Two Strangers Carry a Cake in New York City!
Award-winning musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) makes its NYC debut this winter following a critically acclaimed run in London’s West End. This “fresh, funny, ironic, inventive and moving” show comes to Broadway’s Longacre Theatre, in the heart of Times Square, for a strictly limited season. Fall in love with this brand new original musical about a charmingly naive Brit and a cynical New Yorker who discover they may have more in common than they first think in the run-up to a festive family wedding. Book your tickets for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) today!
About Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Cheerful Brit Dougal travels to the US for his estranged father's wedding - and while it may be Dougal’s dad’s second wedding, for Dougal this vacation it will be a series of firsts - his first time travelling to New York City, and his first time meeting his father. Robin, the cynical sister of the bride, is sent to meet him at the airport - and this no-nonsense New Yorker doesn't have time for Dougal’s almost impossible optimism. With both Christmas and the wedding fast approaching, Robin has an endless list of errands to tackle, so when Dougal insists on helping Robin with the next task on her list - transporting the wedding cake all the way from Brooklyn - she reluctantly agrees. But Dougal has an idealised image of New York from the movies in his head, and their straightforward task soon takes several unexpected detours…
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was first workshopped in Ipswich and Northampton, UK, under the title The Season, winning a Stage Debut Award for Best Composer, Lyricist or Book Writer, and the Stiles & Drewe Mentorship prize.
The production transferred to London’s Kiln theatre, and then later into the Criterion Theatre in the West End, before receiving its North American debut at the American Repertory Theatre, MA, in early 2025. This “charming romcom is a treat” (Guardian) - secure your tickets today.
Who are the cast of the Two Strangers musical?
Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts reprise their roles as Dougal and Robin from the show’s run at the American Repertory Theatre.
Sam Tutty is an Olivier Award-winning British Actor. His credits include long-running British soap opera Hollyoaks, Once on This Island at The Southwark Playhouse and the lead in Dear Evan Hansen in the West End. Tutty played Dougal in the London productions of Two Strangers… at both the Kiln and Criterion Theatre, as well as in the show’s North American premiere
Christiani Pitts is an American actress, singer and dancer. Her credits include Elementary for CBS, Dead Ringers for Amazon, Come from Away at the Cape Playhouse and King Kong at the Broadway Theatre, making history as the first woman of color to play the role of Ann Darrow.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Creative Team
The book and lyrics are by Kit Buchan with music by Jim Barne. Tim Jackson choreographs and directs.
Buchan and Barne are an award-winning British writing team. Two Strangers... is their first musical. Their second musical Catastrophe Bay received it's London premiere in 2023. Barne’s has composed music for Oscar-nominated movie Living, and The Ghost Trap. He is a winner of Best New Score at the Horrorhaus Film Festival and the London Chamber Orchestra’s young composer competition. Buchan also works as a poet, and his writing has been published in Poetry Review, The White Review, Magma, Five Dials, Clinic, PERVERSE and The Best British Poetry anthology.
Jackson is a director and choreographer based in London and New York. His credits include The Least Problematic Woman in the World with Dylan Mulaney, Something Rotten, Kinky Boots and Merrily We Roll Along starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.
Book Tickets for Two Strangers at the Longacre Theatre Today!
This “heartfelt, intimate, messy and utterly endearing” (Observer) musical dazzled audiences across the Pond, and now comes to New York for a strictly limited run. See the city through fresh eyes with this “sweet Big Apple romcom” (Daily Mail) about secrets, second chances and life's unexpected detours. This new musical is the perfect festive treat this Holiday season. Book your tickets for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Longacre Theatre Today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Two Strangers playing in New York?
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway is playing at the Longacre Theatre, 220 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036.
What is the age recommendation for Two Strangers?
Two Strangers is best for age 12+.
How long is Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway?
The running time for Two Strangers at Longacre Theatre is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Is there an intermission during Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway?
Yes, there is a 15 minute intermission about halfway through Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway.
Can I buy tickets for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Longacre Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for Two Strangers are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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What a charmingly beautiful show with excellent acting, beautiful story, inventive staging, and wonderful music. You would think that a two person musical could get wearisome after a while, but this show squashes that from the first note to the last. Read more