Get an inside look at the star-studded opening night of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), where Wicked heartthrob Jonathan Bailey sang his praises for the romantic comedy that transferred across the pond from its hit London run.
In a red carpet interview, now posted to Two Strangers' Instagram, Bailey endorsed the musical, stating: "if there's one ticket to buy, it's got to be to come and see Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)." He described stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty's two-hander performance as a "knock-out."
"They are the two big superstars of musical theatre," Bailey said, describing "awe" for the pair. Bailey's childhood best friend Kit Buchan wrote the musical with Jim Barne.
Many other beloved stars from Broadway and beyond graced the November 20 red carpet, including Billy Porter, LaChanze, Dylan Mulvaney, Todrick Hall, and more. See photos from the evening in the gallery below.
Vincent Michael, Sam Tutty, Christiani Pitts, Phoenix Best
Asmeret Ghebremichael
Betsy Wolfe
Billy Porter
Christiani Pitts
Christiani Pitts, Sam Tutty
Claire Marie Hall
Claire Marie Hall, Jonathan Bailey
Dylan Mulvaney
Dylan Mulvaney, Tim Jackson
Hannah Solow
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway
Jak Malone
Jamie Wilson, Tim Johanson, Gareth Lake, Kevin McCollum
Jonathan Bailey
Julian Manjerico
Kit Buchan, Jim Barne
LaChanze
Maleah Joi Moon
Matt Stone
Phoenix Best
Rob Lake
Ryan Redmond
Sam Pinkleton
Sam Tutty, Christiani Pitts, Phoenix Best, Vincent Michael
Sam Tutty, Christiani Pitts
Sam Tutty
Tim Jackson, Asmeret Ghebremichael
Tim Jackson
Todrick Hall
Vanessa Williams
Vincent Michael
Vincent Michael, Phoenix Best, Jim Barne, Tim Jackson, Christiani Pitts, Sam Tutty, Kit Buchan
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) officially opened on Broadway November 20. Playing the Longacre Theatre, the romantic comedy began performances November 1.
Written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) 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.
Directed and choreographed by Tim 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.
For Broadway, they are joined by standbys Phoenix Best (Dear Evan Hansen, The Color Purple) and Vincent Michael (Safety Not Guaranteed, Mystic Pizza).
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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.
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.
A London cast album is available on all major streaming platforms.
The musical is produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, and Jamie Wilson Productions.
