Photos: Step Backstage at Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway

New photos from photographer Michael Kushner's Dressing Room Project go behind the scenes of Broadway's romantic comedy.

March 09, 2026 By Margaret Hall

Sam Tutty (Michael Kushner/ The Dressing Room Project)

The stars of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, are officially settled in at the Longacre Theatre, and Playbill has an up-close and personal look at their now-treasured routines.

New photos from photographer Michael Kushner's Dressing Room Project go behind the scenes of Broadway's romantic comedy, as Tutty and Pitts primp and preen to make the most of their adventure in New York. Take a look at the gallery below.

The new musical officially opened on Broadway November 20, 2025 at the Longacre Theatre, after beginning performances November 1. Starring Pitts (King Kong) and Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen), the musical follows a naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, who has just landed in New York for his estranged father’s second wedding. When Robin, the sister of the bride, picks him up from the airport, they embark on an serendipitous adventure through New York City.

Photos: Backstage at Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) with The Dressing Room Project

The production's standbys include Phoenix Best (Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple), Vincent Michael (Safety Not Guaranteed, Mystic Pizza), Austin Colburn (Fixing Frankie) and Jana Larell Glover (Six: The Musical).

Directed and choreographed by Jackson (who also oversaw the show in London), the Broadway run stars Pitts (Broadway's King Kong) and Olivier winner Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen), after both starred in the North American premiere A.R.T. production of the musical. Tutty also originated the role of Dougal in London.

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The musical previously played the Off-West End Kiln Theatre and the West End’s Criterion Theatre, as well as at Harvard University's American Repertory Theater in May 2025. Set to be released digitally March 20, the upcoming Broadway cast album will be the second of the material to be recorded and released. A London cast album is already available on all major streaming platforms.

In addition to direction and choreography by Jackson, the Broadway production features scenic and costume design by Soutra Gilmour, lighting design by Jack Knowles, sound design by Tony Gayle, music supervision by Nick Finlow, and orchestrations by Lux Pyramid. Casting is by C12 Casting's Stephen Kopel.

The musical is produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, and Jamie Wilson Productions.