Broadway Musical Home - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

An original musical comedy about timing, connections, and unexpected detours.

Story:

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.

Fun Fact

The musical was first produced by the Royal & Derngate Northampton and New Wolsey Ipswich when it was called The Season. It was developed through the Stiles and Drewe MTI Mentorship Award. Excerpts from an earlier version were presented at BEAM2018, supported by Mercury Musical Developments and Musical Theatre Network.

Longacre Theatre
220 W 48th Street
New York, NY

Info and Directions

Schedule

MONDAY: Dark

TUESDAY: 7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY: 7:30 PM

THURSDAY: 7:30 PM

FRIDAY: 7:30 PM

SATURDAY: 2 & 7 PM

SUNDAY: 2 & 7 PM

Important Dates
PREVIEWS: November 1, 2025
OPENING: November 20, 2025

Run Time
2 hours and 15 minutes (1 Intermission)

NOTE:

Opening dates are subject to change.
Most shows have special holiday dates and times. Check the official website for more information.

: Composer, Lyricist, and Librettist
Jim Barne

: Composer, Lyricist, and Librettist
Kit Buchan

Premiere

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Longacre Theatre

Opening Night: November 20, 2025

Original Cast: Sam Tutty, Christiani Pitts

Director: Tim Jackson

Choreographer: Tim Jackson

Producer: Kevin McCollum, Tim Johanson, Glass Half Full Productions, and Jamie Wilson Productions

Musical Supervisor: Nick Finlow

Orchestrations: Lux Pyramid

Scenic Design: Soutra Gilmour

Costume Design: Soutra Gilmour

Lighting Design: Jack Knowles

Sound Design: Tony Gayle

Musical Numbers

NOTE: A musical's songs are sometimes added or removed prior to a show's opening. Once finalized, the musical numbers will be posted here.

CDs

: Original London Cast Album

Merchandise

: Merchandise on Ebay

2026 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Christiani Pitts
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Sam Tutty
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Score
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Orchestrations

2026 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Lyrics
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical - Sam Tutty

2026 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Musical
Distinguished Performance Award - Christiani Pitts

2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding New Broadway Musical
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical - Sam Tutty
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)