TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Reviews

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:13pm

Post ‘em here, kids!

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:30pm

NYT Critic's Pick from Collins-Hughes

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/theater/two-strangers-carry-cake-review.html

‘Two Strangers’ Review: Meeting Cute, Toting Baggage

The effervescent musical, a new London import, delivers lavishly on the promise of a rom-com: laughter, escape and fantasy.

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:31pm

NY Stage Review

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): Charming Musical Rom-Com Isn’t Heavy Lifting

By Frank Scheck

November 20, 2025

★★★★☆ Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts star in this London import that could be a sleeper hit.

 

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): A Tasty Slice of Cake

By David Finkle

November 20, 2025

★★★★☆ Musical import tells sweet-bitter tale of Brit and American finding each other and themselves

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:32pm

Vulture: McHenry is mixed

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Is a Little Sweet, a Little Spongy

'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York),' an oddball British musical by Barne and Buchan, is charming but feels underscale for Broadway.

https://www.vulture.com/article/theater-review-two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york-barne-buchan-broadway.html

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:33pm

Theatrely is negative

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK): The Great British Millennial-Off — Review

https://www.theatrely.com/post/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york-the-great-british-millennial-off-review

"I felt a disorienting generational whiplash throughout the treacly rom-com Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The latest British musical to make it through that country’s off-off ranks and onto our shores, it follows two 20-somethings during a whirlwind wedding weekend in present-day New York. And yet it fundamentally misunderstands Gen Z, is shot through with elder Millennial sensibility, and had a mostly older crowd wiping tears of laughter from their eyes. They seemed to thoroughly enjoy it, so congrats to all involved, but let me submit my dissenting opinion anyway."

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:34pm

The Wrap

'Two Strangers' Broadway Review: They Sing Together, They Dance Together, They Don't Belong Together

"Two Strangers" is a new rom-com musical begins promisingly but loses its way somewhere between JFK and midtown Manhattan.

https://www.thewrap.com/two-strangers-broadway-review

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:35pm

NY Daily News/Chicago Tribune

BROADWAY REVIEW: ‘Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across NY’ is cute but too long

https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/20/broadway-review-two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-ny-is-cute-but-too-long

"Stories with odd couples on the edge of Eros, so to speak, can be very effective (see the movie “Lost in Translation” or the musical “The Band’s Visit“) but if writers choose to have their couple get naked and hit the sheets, in this case at the Plaza Hotel, since we’re all about New York aspiration here, they struggle to know where to go. So while this show held me for Act One with its considerable charm, by Act Two, it was hitting turbulence. 90 minutes and out would have been a better plan."

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:36pm

B+ from Entertainment Weekly

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) review: A delightful rom-com musical comes to Broadway

A show all about connection connects in all the best ways.

https://ew.com/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york-review-delightful-rom-com-musical-broadway-11850800

 

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:37pm

Three stars from NYP

‘Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)’ review: A hilarious new star bursts onto Broadway

https://nypost.com/2025/11/20/entertainment/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york-review-a-hilarious-new-star-bursts-onto-broadway

"Tutty’s co-star in the two-hander, Christiani Pitts, is lovely as the Brooklyn-born city dweller who picks him up at JFK. Chemistry is essential here, and the well-cast pair blindingly spark. But the truth is that Tutty is not only carrying a cake, but an entire show."

[MemorableUserName]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:39pm

Daily Beast

Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York—and Onto Broadway

MEET CUTE

A Yank and a Brit share an unforgettable few days in the Big Apple in the new musical rom-com.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-yorkand-onto-broadway

"“Two Strangers” is funny in places, occasionally moving in others, and just a little off-feeling throughout, as if it is trying too hard to charm across the storytelling and whimsy chasms it creates for itself. Its flaws are not fatal, thanks to the singing skills, charm, and likeability of Pitts and Tutty who generate the right kind of tricky, rather than star-crossed, chemistry. (Can and should a would-be step-aunt and nephew really get together?)"

[blaxx]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:40pm

Getting the cold shoulder, it seems.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:52pm

DTLI Consensus: Funny and smartly constructed in places, and well-acted by Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, Two Strangers makes for a sweet — if unsatisfying — dessert of a musical.

6 positive (including the NYT), 5 mixed, 2 negative.

https://didtheylikeit.com/shows/two-strangers-carry-a-cake-across-new-york/

 

[RW3]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 10:58pm

Well, I think until we get more shows, this is probably the frontrunner for Best Musical. 

[quizking101]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 11:13pm

This is a kind of show that Olekinski at the Post HATES, so for him to heap any praise, however faint, is actually quite shocking. Maybe he does have a heart after all.

I’m a little disappointed that the reviews are mixed, but the trend is at least more toward the positive. That Critic’s Pick might be helpful, especially as the holidays approach.

[DaveyG]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 11:16pm

quizking101 said:

I’m a little disappointed that the reviews are mixed, but the trend is at least more toward the positive. That Critic’s Pick might be helpful, especially as the holidays approach."

The most helpful thing for this show is its low running costs. 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 11/20/25 at 11:51pm

This one is critic proof.  It's on its way to being a hit and making Tutty a U.S. star.  The role & his performance is the most interesting of men in musicals this season so far - our Tony front runner for Lead Actor (and we loved Henry). Tutty just holds this show up with more stage time and 90 minutes ranging from adorably comedic to heart breaking drama.

Updated On: 11/20/25 at 11:51 PM

[Ensemble1698878795]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 12:01am

RW3 said: "Well, I think until we get more shows, this is probably the frontrunner for Best Musical."

Considering there may only be 3 new musicals on Broadway this season, “front runner” isn’t really a thing. They’re all giving a very light jog. 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 12:14am

Ensemble1698878795 said: "RW3 said: "Well, I think until we get more shows, this is probably the frontrunner for Best Musical."

Considering there may only be 3 new musicals on Broadway this season, “front runner” isn’t really a thing. They’re all giving a very light jog."

4, at the moment. 

[Ensemble1698878795]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 12:46am

EDSOSLO858 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "RW3 said: "Well, I think until we get more shows, this is probably the frontrunner for Best Musical."

Considering there may only be 3 new musicals on Broadway this season, “front runner” isn’t really a thing. They’re all giving a very light jog."

4, at the moment."

Which 4? Wanted isn’t coming this season any longer. QOV, Strangers, Lost Boys and….? 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 12:47am

Ensemble1698878795 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Ensemble1698878795 said: "RW3 said: "Well, I think until we get more shows, this is probably the frontrunner for Best Musical."

Considering there may only be 3 new musicals on Broadway this season, “front runner” isn’t really a thing. They’re all giving a very light jog."

4, at the moment."

Which 4? Wanted isn’t coming this season any longer. QOV, Strangers, Lost Boys and….?"

SCHMIGADOON!. 

[Ensemble1698878795]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 1:03am

Considering there may only be 3 new musicals on Broadway this season, “front runner” isn’t really a thing. They’re all giving a very light jog."

4, at the moment."

Which 4? Wanted isn’t coming this season any longer. QOV, Strangers, Lost Boys and….?"

SCHMIGADOON!."

AHA! I stand corrected. 

 

[inception]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 7:12am

Last night I learned how important that Critic's Pick is.  I ate at the bar of a busy place and got talking to the couple next to me who were on their way to Chess while I was heading to OM.  They were asking how I planned my trip, & somehow  Queen of V came up.  I said with only 6 days what was most important to me was not wasting my time, and that I had bought a ticket but bailed on that.  The wife was like "But it's a NY Times Critic's Pick!"  I said but that's almost the only good review it got.  She can get free tickets through her work.  I said hey for free & you live here so you can go whenever,  sure go.  The husband was like bit if it's lousy it's still wasting our time.  He told me the very best show I needed to see was Dead Outlaw and I had to break it to him that it closed a few months back.

I don't think you all who live here quite appreciate what a special place your city is.  I just kind of quietly mentioned to the bartender that I was visiting from Canada & next thing everyone sitting at the bar wanted to talk to me.  That would not happen other places.

[Owen22]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 7:56am

CoffeeBreak said: "This one is critic proof. It's on its way to being a hit and making Tutty a U.S. star. The role &his performance is the most interesting of men in musicals this season so far - our Tony front runner for Lead Actor (and we loved Henry). Tutty just holds this show up with more stage time and 90 minutes ranging from adorably comedic to heart breaking drama."

I have loved Tutty in this production since I saw it in Kilburn. But please. Josh Henry is and will remain the front runner till he wins. And as silly as Chess is, Nicholas Christopher performing Endgame alone beats Tutty in performance!

 

[rkade21]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 8:16am

Strong positive from the100wordreview 


https://www.instagram.com/p/DRTXpkCDa-X/

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 8:30am

I don't think this is critic proof. The reviews will guide people to what they are willing to spend on a cute two person show. The producers are smart and will need to keep advertising and promoting at a reasonable price point so that audiences leave happy with what they spent on a small delightful show.  And while Sam is making a nice splashy debut Josh is bringing down the house. Both great performances. 

Owen22 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "This one is critic proof. It's on its way to being a hit and making Tutty a U.S. star. The role &his performance is the most interesting of men in musicals this season so far - our Tony front runner for Lead Actor (and we loved Henry). Tutty just holds this show up with more stage time and 90 minutes ranging from adorably comedic to heart breaking drama."

I have loved Tutty in this production since I saw it in Kilburn. But please. Josh Henry is and will remain the front runner till he wins. And as silly as Chess is, Nicholas Christopher performing Endgame alone beats Tutty in performance!

"

 

Updated On: 11/21/25 at 08:30 AM