See 3 Songs From Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Before It Hits Broadway

"The London hit musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is heading to Broadway, and Playbill has an early look at three tracks from the romantic musical comedy. The show will play Broadway's Longacre Theatre beginning November 1 prior to an official opening November 20. Written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) follows a naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, who has just landed in New York for his estranged father's second wedding."

"Directed and choreographed by Tim Jackson (who also oversaw the show in London), the Broadway run will star Christiani Pitts (Broadway's King Kong) and Olivier winner Sam Tutty ( Dear Evan Hansen). Both starred in the North American premiere A.R.T. production of the musical, and Tutty also originated the role of Dougal in London. For Broadway, they will be joined by standbys Phoenix Best ( Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple) and Vincent Michael ( Safety Not Guaranteed, Mystic Pizza)."

"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 will feature 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."

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) follows a naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, who arrives in New York for his estranged father's second wedding and embarks on a serendipitous adventure when Robin, the bride's sister, picks him up at the airport. The production transfers to Broadway's Longacre Theatre beginning November 1, with an official opening on November 20. Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty lead the Broadway cast, joined by standbys Phoenix Best and Vincent Michael. Tim Jackson directs and choreographs, with design and music teams including Soutra Gilmour, Jack Knowles, Tony Gayle, Nick Finlow, and Lux Pyramid. The musical previously played the Kiln Theatre, the West End's Criterion Theatre, and Harvard's American Repertory Theater, and a London cast album is available on major streaming platforms.

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