Christiani Pitts, nominated for a Tony for best leading actress for “Two Strangers,” shared how her 3-year-old daughter Zora reacted with disinterest, saying she did not like “Tony” and running off. Pitts described balancing her emotional moment with supporting her child’s independence. “Two Strangers” is a two-hander rom-com about Dougal, a happy-go-lucky Brit arriving in New York for his father’s wedding, and Robin, the disillusioned sister of the bride who must pick him up and becomes his reluctant tour guide. Over 48 hours, they lower their guards, help each other address personal hangups, and transport a wedding cake. The musical is noted for originality, sincerity, and a deep connection between two people.
"“I was so emotional,” Pitts recalls with a laugh on a sunny afternoon, sharing cheese and pepperoni slices with Tutty at Ignazio's under the Brooklyn Bridge. “I picked her up from school and was like, 'Zora, Mommy just got nominated for a Tony.' She said, 'I don't like Tony!' and ran off to do whatever it was she was doing. I was like, 'Cool.' This is the balance of making your dreams come true and totally facilitating someone else's life! But I know she's proud of me, in her own way.”"
"“Two Strangers” is an intimate two-hander about a happy-go-lucky Brit named Dougal (Tutty), who arrives in New York for the wedding of his father, whom he's never met. Robin (Pitts), meanwhile, is the disillusioned sister of the bride, who's entrusted with picking Dougal up from the airport and begrudgingly becomes his tour guide. Over a whirlwind 48 hours, the improbable companions let their guards down and help each other work through personal hangups ‒ all while tasked with transporting a wedding cake."
"Created by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, the impossibly sweet comedy is the only wholly original new musical nominated at this year's Tony Awards. And in a season full of shows that are either ponderous or paper-thin, “Two Strangers” stands out for its deep sincerity and quietly profound connection between two human beings."
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