Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)
The award-winning musical arrives in New York
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a wonderfully funny, lovely musical where this audience member couldn't help but root for the pair to be happy and to be true to themselves.
Boston Globe
The award-winning musical arrives in New York
The award-winning musical arrives in New York
After captivating audiences and selling out its premiere at London's Kiln Theatre in 2023, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)the charming musical by British duo Jim Barne and Kit Buchancontinued its journey with a celebrated run at ART in Boston. Now, the beloved production lands in its spiritual home, taking center stage at New York's Longacre Theater.
Dougal is an endearingly naive Brit, jetting off to New York for his estranged father's second wedding. He's met by the bride's sister Robin, who epitomizes New York's relentless pace with no time for touristy charms. With the big day looming and the pair of strangers forced together, what might unfold?
Two Strangers' original incarnation, under the name The Season, debuted in 2020 to high praise from critics and won the Stage Debut Best Composer/Lyricist award following its runs at Royal & Derngate and the New Wolsey Theatre. After recently closing it's smash-hit run at The Criterion Theatre under the direction of Tim Jackson, see why this endearing work is gaining all the plaudits!
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.