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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) poster
OverallTony nomination: Best Musical8A

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Broadway

Jan 10, 2026

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)

For just two people on stage, packs exciting musical numbers while also having intimate serious moments. I'd say this is a must see if you're around.

Score breakdown

BookTony nomination: Best Book of a Musical8ALyricsTony nomination: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre8AMusicTony nomination: Best Orchestrations; Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre8ADirectionTony nomination: Best Direction of a Musical8ASetTony nomination: Best Scenic Design of a Musical8ACostume8AChoreo8ALighting8ASound8A

Performer notes

Sam Tutty

as Dougal

Overall10SActing 10SSinging 10SDancing 10S

Really created an entertaining character here, great comedic timing and singing with it.

Christiani Pitts

as Robin

Overall8AActing 8ASinging 9ADancing 8A

About the show

An original new musical comedy about timing, connections, and unexpected detours. 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. Meet Robin, the sister of the bride and a no-nonsense New Yorker with a lot of errands to run—including picking up the groom’s estranged son from the airport. These two strangers begin their journey together, navigating New York City, secrets, and second chances.

Awards

2026 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (nomination)2026 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Lyrics (win)2026 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Musical (nomination)2026 Drama League Awards: OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL (nomination)2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (nomination)2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (nomination)2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding New Broadway Musical (nomination)2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards: Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Book of a Musical (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Direction of a Musical (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Musical (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Orchestrations (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (nomination)2026 Tony Awards: Best Scenic Design of a Musical (nomination)