The new Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will play its final performance November 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Upon closing, the production will have played 21 previews and 428 performances. A first national tour will launch in Providence, Rhode Island, next year.
Written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) officially opened on Broadway November 20, 2025, after beginning performances November 1. Starring Christiani Pitts (King Kong) and Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen), the rom-com musical follows a naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, who has just landed in New York for his estranged father’s second wedding. When Robin, the sister of the bride, picks him up from the airport, they embark on an serendipitous adventure through New York City. The musical was nominated for eight 2026 Tony Awards.
“Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is an incredibly special, original piece of storytelling, and an unabashed love letter to New York City,” said the producers in a statement. “Bringing this show to Broadway was a leap of faith, and audiences met us with open arms. We’re forever grateful to Tim, Kit, Jim, and the entire creative team for their beautiful work, and to the extraordinary cast—led by Christiani & Sam—and crew, for carrying the cake every night at the Longacre. We cannot wait to tour this spectacular production across the country next year on its first national tour.”
Directed and choreographed by Tim Jackson (who also oversaw the show in London), the Broadway run stars Pitts (Broadway’s King Kong) and Olivier winner Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen), after both starred in the North American premiere A.R.T. production of the musical. Tutty also originated the role of Dougal in London.
The production’s standbys include Phoenix Best (Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple), Vincent Michael (Safety Not Guaranteed, Mystic Pizza), Austin Colburn (Fixing Frankie) and Jana Larell Glover (Six: The Musical).
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The musical previously played the Off-West End Kiln Theatre and the West End’s Criterion Theatre, as well as at Harvard University’s American Repertory Theater in May 2025.
In addition to direction and choreography by Jackson, the Broadway production features scenic and costume design by Soutra Gilmour, lighting design by Jack Knowles, sound design by Tony Gayle, music supervision by Nick Finlow, and orchestrations by Lux Pyramid. Casting is by C12 Casting’s Stephen Kopel.
A London cast album is available on all major streaming platforms.
The musical is produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, and Jamie Wilson Productions.