A New York Times Critics’ Pick, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) “delivers lavishly on laughter, escape, and fantasy.”
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 do for the bride—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. The Boston Globe proclaims, it’s “IRRESISTIBLE! Clever, funny, and delightfully surprising!”
"I was impressed with the cast's ability to put on a two person show with a smooth transition between song and story. The story felt personable as a new yorker. There were laughs, scandalous moments, and scenes that pulled on your heart strings."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 29, 2025
Fresh and Uplifting
"This was a wonderful show! The sheer stamina of 2 actors to carry an entire play and hold the audience's interest is a feat in and of itself but to embody two heart warming characters makes this an absolute winner! The quick witted humor, timely song lyrics and genuine stage presence of the actors was beyond. The stage, band ensemble, and sets were ingenious and surprisingly versatile. We had a very long day prior to our show time and nearly decided to skipped it. We are so happy that we didn't! Go, you will not regret it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 27, 2025
Simply amazing! So sweet and funny!
"Run don't walk or carry a cake across New York - just get there to see this amazing GEM! Looooved every second. I found myself smiling and rooting for these characters and how they showed us how life is about living it the way you want! 10 out of 5 STARS!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 25, 2025
Best show we've seen this year
"We bought tickets to this show knowing only the title, which was intriguing enough that we decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did! The cast is phenomenal, the innovative staging kept revealing surprise after surprise, and the music is a delight. If you're only going to see one show this season, make it Two Strangers—it's a pleasure from start to finish. "
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Randi M from Rochester on Nov 24, 2025
NEW YORK!
"Loved Robin & Dougal! Welcome to NY Dougal!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 23, 2025
Amazing!
"Absolutely incredible! Funny, fun loving and overall just extremely well done. Definitely a must see! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 23, 2025
Wonderful , uplifting and energizing
"Great performances with a combo of music, comedy and drama all in one "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 23, 2025
Incredible actors / singers
"blown away by this one. A last minute show for us and we LOVED IT! Recommend for sure!"
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Glen C from Fort Worth on Nov 22, 2025
Beautiful soundtrack and story line
"Omg! I cannot say enough good things about this show! I listened to the sound track prior and I wanted to sing the whole time! (I didn’t) the story line was cute and I kept thinking someone was going to join the show. MUST SEE!!!!!!"
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brittney f from Abington on Nov 21, 2025
Incredible
"This was my first broadway show ever and it was absolutely incredible. I am so glad I decided to go see this show. I would recommend it to anyone who like witty banter and good music. Probably ages 16+ tho just because of some of the jokes. "
Yes! Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a musical rom-com, featuring music and lyrics by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is two hours and 15 minutes long, including one intermission.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is recommended for ages 12 and up.
There is no specific dress code for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) or for any Broadway show. Whether dressed up or casual, be sure to dress comfortably and keep in mind the theater may be cool in the summer.
Yes! Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) had successful runs in both London and Boston before arriving on Broadway.
Get official Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Broadway tickets at Broadway.com. View upcoming performance dates.
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) plays at:
The Longacre Theatre
220 West 48th St.
New York, NY 10036
Previous credits: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Dougal) at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. West End: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Dougal) at the Criterion Theatre, Dear Evan Hansen (Evan; Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical) at the Noël Coward Theatre. Off-West End: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Dougal) at the Kiln Theatre. Once On This Island (Daniel) at Southwark Playhouse. Workshops: Bliss (Prince Devin), Lillian Bayliss Studio, Sadler's Wells. Film: Four Minute Warning, Romeo & Juliet.
Christiani Pitts is heading back to Broaway in the upcoming production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). She is best known for her performance of Ann Darrow in the Broadway musical King Kong. Previously she appeared in the leading role Jane in the Broadway musical A Bronx Tale. Recently, she recurred on Starz's Power Book III: Raising Kanan and starred in the Netflix feature Resort to Love. Her other credits include Dead Rigers, Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, Evil, Elemantary. Christiani is repped by Buchwald Talent and Authentic Talent & Literary Management.
