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See the Stars of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) Taste Their Way Across the Atlantic

It's America versus England in this culinary face off, pitting dessert against dessert.

February 06, 2026 By Margaret Hall

Opposites may attract romantically, but culinarily, that's a different story.

In celebration of February, the month of love, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty paid a visit to the Playbill Studio to prove, once and for all, which dessert deserves prime position on your Valentine's Day table. That's right, it's America versus England in this culinary face off, pitting Pitts' favorite American concoctions against Tutty's preferred British delicacies.

Which dessert got unanimous raves? Sticky toffee pudding? Pumpkin pie? Victoria sponge? Cheesecake? Or a special, cross cultural entrant? Check out the video above, and try not to laugh too hard as Tutty endures what very well may be his own personal Fear Factor. Plus, the costars answer some personal questions, including what was their first impressions about each other. 

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Matthew Murphy)

Written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, the romantic comedy 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.

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 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.

READ: Actor Sam Tutty on Why Being Unemployed Is Just as Important as Working

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.

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty in Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) on Broadway

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