Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Sets Closing Date on Broadway
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Key Points:
- The Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will close on November 29 at the Longacre Theatre after 21 previews and 428 performances, with a national tour launching next year in Providence, Rhode Island.
- Written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, the rom-com opened on Broadway November 20, 2025, starring Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, and follows a British man’s serendipitous adventure in New York; it received eight 2026 Tony Award nominations.
- Directed and choreographed by Tim Jackson, the production features notable cast members including Olivier winner Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, with a creative team led by Soutra Gilmour (scenic and costume design) and others.
- The musical previously played at London's Kiln Theatre and Criterion Theatre, as well as Harvard's American Repertory Theater, and a London cast album is available on major streaming platforms.
- Producers expressed gratitude for the show's Broadway run and excitement for the upcoming national tour, highlighting the production as a heartfelt tribute to New York City.
