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Fall in love with NYC at this charming musical comedy made with all the sweetness of a freshly baked cake, now a New York Times Critic's Pick! Hailed as “an effervescent new musical comedy" that "delivers lavishly on laughter, escape, and fantasy,” Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) comes home to the city of its title. Get Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) tickets now and experience the story of two ordinary people who have an extraordinary adventure.
Go along with cheery Brit Dougal (Sam Tutty) and no-nonsense New Yorker Robin (Christiani Pitts), who are brought together en route to the same wedding. What begins as a mere trip from the airport sparks a 48-hour romp across the boroughs, changing both their lives as they spark an unlikely connection. Directed and choreographed by Tim Jackson, Two Strangers is sweet love letter to rom-coms and to NYC itself.
2hr 15min. Incl. intermission.
Ages 12+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
November 1st, 2025


By: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan
Songs by: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan
Director: Tim Jackson
Choreography: Tim Jackson
Cast list: Sam Tutty (as Dougal), Christiani Pitts (as Robin)
Sets: Soutra Gilmour
Costumes: Soutra Gilmour
Lighting: Jack Knowles
Sound: Tony Gayle
Other info: Orchestrations by Lux Pyramid, music supervision by Nick Finlow
Accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss; partial wheelchair access, handrail access
In Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), meet Dougal, an impossibly upbeat Brit who has just landed in New York City for the first time to attend the wedding of the father he’s never met. Audiences will also meet Robin, the sister of the bride and a no-nonsense New Yorker with a lot of errands to do for the bride — including picking up the groom’s estranged son from the airport.
These two strangers begin their journey together navigating not just New York City but also secrets and second chances. Entertainment Weekly raves that Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is “going to be stuck in your head for days. Absolutely charming,” and Vulture said the musical "achieves something magical." A hit in London's West End and then in Boston, the show is now taking its title city by storm.
Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) runs for 2hr 15min. Incl. intermission.
Ages 12+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) tickets start at $67.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is an original, new musical comedy about two ordinary people, a cheery Brit and a lifelong New Yorker, who go on a city adventure and spark a connection along the way.
Jim Barne and Kit Buchan wrote this new and original musical.
Tim Jackson, who directed the UK premiere of Something Rotten!, directs and choreographs this musical.
The songs in this new musical have been praised for their charm and wit, and songs include "On the App" and "If I Believed."
Yes, the show won rave reviews during its London bow: the Sunday-Express gave it five stars, saying it is full of joy.
Children must be age four and older to enter Broadway venues.