TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Previews- Page 2

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/2/25 at 8:12pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "ACL2006 said: "It's weekly nut must be fairly low. Two person cast, two understudies, five piece band. Small crew and set. Currently, this is the only new musical I want to see. Nothing else seems appealing. Dolly and Purple Rain were supposed to be big musicals but both seem to be DOA at the moment."

Last I heard, PURPLE RAIN had its Broadwayhouse and dates all set, and tickets would be going on sale very soon.

As for TWO STRANGERS, so glad to hear such great things about it so far. I might have to run to this one in case it closes early."

DOLLY had a Broadway theater lined up, too. Then it bombed out of town. PURPLE RAIN seems to be on the same path.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 11/2/25 at 8:34pm

ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "ACL2006 said: "It's weekly nut must be fairly low. Two person cast, two understudies, five piece band. Small crew and set. Currently, this is the only new musical I want to see. Nothing else seems appealing. Dolly and Purple Rain were supposed to be big musicals but both seem to be DOA at the moment."

Last I heard, PURPLE RAIN had its Broadwayhouse and dates all set, and tickets would be going on sale very soon.

As for TWO STRANGERS, so glad to hear such great things about it so far. I might have to run to this one in case it closes early."

DOLLY had a Broadway theater lined up, too. Then it bombed out of town. PURPLE RAIN seems to be on the same path."


DOLLY still has a theater (albeit a different one) and is coming in 2026-27 (with major changes).  

[DramaTeach]

Posted: 11/2/25 at 10:05pm

Just out of the show. It’s sweet and both leads are very good (especially him), but I didn’t love the music. It’s funny because the music seemed to be everyone’s criticism of MHE, but I enjoyed that music much more than this. Overall, funny and sweet with some solid performances. That’s kind of it for me.

[Bobster159]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 1:13pm

I enjoyed this in London, but didn't see a need for it to transfer. Yesterday fully converted me. I don't know if it's seeing it where it's set or any updates they've made, a year apart in my viewings I couldn't really tell you what they were, but I LOVED this last night.

The set and staging are so, so clever; it looks simple but has endless ingenuity. Sightline-wise, I can't imagine there's a bad seat in the house as the design pushes everything front and center. In London, I felt like the show's balance was tipped too heavily towards Sam Tutty's character, but whether it's Christiani Pitts' performance or the updates, that's not such a problem anymore. They are both superb. I'd be surprised if both don't get nominated and he's got a shot at winning. The music doesn't break any boundaries, but it's full of strong numbers.

If you can't tell, I really, really liked this. This won't be my last visit, for a jolt of joy this is hard to beat.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 1:27pm

Bobster159 said: "I enjoyed this in London, but didn't see a need for it to transfer. Yesterday fully converted me. I don't know if it's seeing it where it's set or any updates they've made, a year apart in my viewingsI couldn't really tell you what they were, but I LOVED this last night.

The set and stagingare so, soclever; it looks simple but has endless ingenuity.Sightline-wise, I can't imagine there's a bad seat in the house as the design pushes everything front and center. In London, I felt like the show's balance was tipped too heavily towards Sam Tutty's character, but whether it's Christiani Pitts' performance or the updates, that's not such a problem anymore. They are both superb. I'd be surprised if both don't get nominated and he's got a shot at winning. The music doesn't break any boundaries, but it's fullofstrong numbers.

If you can't tell, I really, really liked this. This won't be my last visit, for a jolt ofjoy this is hard to beat."

 

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I haven't seen this production yet, but can I assume that Christiani's character still sleeps with her sister's fiance? I've never been able to get past this plot point. How are we supposed to feel any sympathy towards her?

 

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 1:49pm

 

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Um, Unless I missed something I did not pick up on that. 

^In response to above spoiler. 

[barcelona20]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:15pm

TexanAddams18 said: "

 

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Um, Unless I missed something I did not pick up on that.

^In response to above spoiler."

 

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Maybe I should clarify, the fiancé as in his dad lol. This is the reason why her sister treats her so poorly and isn't invited to the wedding. Or did I see a completely different show? lol

 

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:18pm

barcelona20 said: "TexanAddams18 said: "

 

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Um, Unless I missed something I did not pick up on that.

^In response to above spoiler."

 

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Maybe I should clarify, the fiancé as in his dad lol. This is the reason why her sister treats her so poorly and isn't invited to the wedding. Or did I see a completely different show? lol

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That sounds like an interpretation but there was nothing definitive regarding this in the text. Certainly not something I walked away having given thought to. How fascinating! Curious to hear others thoughts. 

 

[NormasTurban]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:22pm

That spoiler is literally the dramatic core of the show? It explains everything about the lead the female journey does on.

I’m not sure how her character exists without it?

[MasterThespian 2]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:24pm

Want to check this out. Need some sweetness and joy…especially these days. Too bad balcony seats are so iffy with the poles obstructing some views. Better to be far left or right?

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:27pm

NormasTurban said: "That spoiler is literally the dramatic core of the show? It explains everything about the lead the female journey does on.

I’m not sure how her character exists without it?"

 

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But it's never definitely mentioned like I said. It can be inferred. I just thought her and the sister didn't get along, and that she knew he was a cheater but that could have been with anyone. Never once does she say she slept with him directly. 

 

[NormasTurban]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:35pm

She absolutely did mention it explicitly in London. It’s literally the point.

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 2:38pm

Well that's why im bringing it up because there seems to have been a change. 

[Ensemble1728379893]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 3:28pm

I saw it on Friday. I do not remember the exact line but I think it is pretty clear that the "spoiler" above happened. 

[TexanAddams18]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 3:31pm

I texted my friends who I went with and it was news to them too lolol. Well, can't wait to go back and look for the clues more closely

[Jarethan]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 3:41pm

I could not open any of the spoilers.  Can someone just state explicitly what it is.  I dont remember anything that would have been a throwaway.  Is she pregnant, which would certainly further complicate life for her and her sister's relationship.

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 3:42pm

Jarethan said: "I could not open any of the spoilers. Can someone just state explicitly what it is. I dont remember anything that would have been a throwaway. Is she pregnant, which would certainly further complicate life for her and her sister's relationship."

 

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[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 8:54pm

 

NormasTurban said: "That spoiler is literally the dramatic core of the show? It explains everything about the lead the female journey does on.

I’m not sure how her character exists without it?"

 

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[ijest22]

Posted: 11/3/25 at 10:02pm

TexanAddams18 said: "I texted my friends who I went with and it was news to them too lolol. Well, can't wait to go back and look for the clues more closely"

I was there Sunday night, and she clearly says that she did what you’re referencing. No clues. It was plainly spoken. 

[MasterThespian 2]

Posted: 11/4/25 at 6:38am

Question for the folks who have seen this: Better to sit in the left or right balcony? Or is there no difference for this production?

Thanks.

[yyys]

Posted: 11/4/25 at 9:03am

it was answered on the first page
 

MasterThespian 2 said: "Question for the folks who have seen this: Better to sit in the left or right balcony? Or is there no difference for this production?

Thanks."

 

[Owen22]

Posted: 11/4/25 at 3:57pm

NormasTurban said: "She absolutely did mention it explicitly in London. It’s literally the point."

Yes, I can definitely back you up and say, at least at The Kiln, she did definitely sleep with Sam Tutty's father!

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 11/4/25 at 8:36pm

Updated On: 11/5/25 at 08:36 PM

[Bloomgarten]

Posted: 11/5/25 at 11:37am

Ensemble1711444445, what's the point of posting if you constantly delete the content of your posts? It's not as if you're generally saying anything more inflammatory than anyone else. Are you posting late at night after a few drinks and then waking up in the morning filled with self-loathing and remorse?

[Wick3]

Posted: 11/5/25 at 5:17pm

Owen22 said: "NormasTurban said: "She absolutely did mention it explicitly in London. It’s literally the point."

Yes, I can definitely back you up and say, at least at The Kiln, she did definitely sleep with Sam Tutty's father!"

I'm guessing you meant Dougal's father? ;) Did they delve into the story more? When did it start? how did it start? etc.