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

[Ensemble1711444445]

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

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: 11/25/25 at 08:30 AM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 9:26am

EDSOSLO858 said: "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!."

Just five new musicals this season has to be a all-time low. Wondering if something like BENJAMIN BUTTON slides in because of this. Or BULL DURHAM.

[SingingEachtoEach]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 9:54am

ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "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!."

Just five new musicals this season has to be a all-time low. Wondering if something like BENJAMIN BUTTON slides in because of this. Or BULL DURHAM."

I saw Schmigadoon during it's KC run and while I had fun, I don't think it's a Best Musical contender.  From what I've seen Benjamin Button is very British and we've seen pretty mixed success for those on Broadway.

So so far, Two Strangers probably has a decent chance.  Funny how last season was so, so heavy with new musicals and this season is so sparse.

[Ensemble1711444445]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 10:32am

 

SingingEachtoEach said: "ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "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!."

Just five new musicals this season has to be a all-time low. Wondering if something like BENJAMIN BUTTON slides in because of this. Or BULL DURHAM."

I saw Schmigadoon during it's KC run and while I had fun, I don't think it's a Best Musical contender. From what I've seen Benjamin Button is very British and we've seen pretty mixed success for those on Broadway.

So so far, Two Strangers probably has a decent chance. Funny how last season was so, so heavy with new musicals and this season is so sparse."

 

Updated On: 11/28/25 at 10:32 AM

[BJR]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 11:52am

SingingEachtoEach said: "Funny how last season was so, so heavy with new musicals and this season is so sparse."

It feels like a lot of those were in the pipeline and as their budgets grew, they kept believing they could make it back. Now, we know the market can’t support most of these budgets. And as it’s been pointed out, the theatres available or coming available are all huge, and thus, a huge risk. 

[CJRochester]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 12:05pm

I think these are pretty good reviews, and about what was expected. The BWW roundup looks far more positive than Didtheylikeit. 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-TWO-STRANGERS-CARRY-A-CAKE-ACROSS-NEW-YORK-Opens-On-Broadway-20251120

If this ends up running for a long time, who would replace Sam? Does it need to be a British actor? My first thought was Charlie Stemp, but I wonder if he has aged out of this type of role. 

[Timon3]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 3:27pm

Come on the reviews weren’t bad, it even got a critic pick from the NYT. This is no Tammy Faye.
 

Given it is only a two handed, it wouldn’t be expensive, this could pull 6-8 months, get on the US Tour circuit and re-open off Broadway.

[blaxx]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 6:00pm

SingingEachtoEach said: "ACL2006 said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "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!."

Just five new musicals this season has to be a all-time low. Wondering if something like BENJAMIN BUTTON slides in because of this. Or BULL DURHAM."

I saw Schmigadoon during it's KC run and while I had fun, I don't think it's a Best Musical contender. From what I've seen Benjamin Button is very British and we've seen pretty mixed success for those on Broadway.

So so far, Two Strangers probably has a decent chance. Funny how last season was so, so heavy with new musicals and this season is so sparse."

I still think Benjamin Button would be a home run if it opened this season. It's the best of what we have so far.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 6:05pm

They have appeared to learn their lesson with last Spring' many embarrassments. I think a good sparse season is perfectly fine for patrons, and it's very much preferred to a complete oversaturation of garbage shows.

[ggersten]

Posted: 11/21/25 at 6:07pm

ACL2006 said: "

Just five new musicals this season has to be a all-time low. Wondering if something like BENJAMIN BUTTON slides in because of this. Or BULL DURHAM."

Looking through Wikipedia, the 94-95 season appears to have had only two new musicals - Sunset Blvd and Smoky Joe's Cafe. I think I've read that they almost cancelled the category that year.

 

[CJRochester]

Posted: 11/28/25 at 5:58pm

Here's a good highlight reel for those who haven't seen the show yet. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMhxsxo5U7s

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 12/5/25 at 10:44am

Per Ted Arthur’s Instagram, the band is laying down tracks for a forthcoming Broadway cast recording!

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 12/6/25 at 5:56pm

Saw today’s matinee. Loved everything about it! Both performers were fantastic and it was such a treat to see a new original musical. 10/10!

[Shoreline Star]

Posted: 12/6/25 at 8:00pm

Wholeheartedly agree. 

Can we just line up the musical comedies for Tutty to star in for years to come?  The kid is insanely talented. 

[Timon3]

Posted: 12/7/25 at 7:44pm

So this will likely get nominated for a Tony it has decent reviews, including a rave from the NYT, has Two Strangers now done enough to get on the tour circuit? Say it was and played Chicago, the show would be lost in the Oriental and Cadillac Palace, where the CITB theatre would be better or the Water Tower but smaller the theatre the lower the ticket gross?

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 12/7/25 at 8:27pm

Timon3 said: "So this will likely get nominated for a Tony it has decent reviews, including a rave from the NYT, has Two Strangers now done enough to get on the tour circuit? Say it was and played Chicago, the show would be lost in the Oriental and Cadillac Palace, where the CITB theatre would be better or the Water Tower but smaller the theatre the lower the ticket gross?"

Perhaps it runs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater? McCollum has come there before.

Updated On: 12/7/25 at 08:27 PM

[inception]

Posted: 12/8/25 at 9:31am

Where did Once play when it toured?  Concerts by single artists play enormous venues including arenas and no one complains about them being  lost or swallowed up by the venues.  This will play just fine.

[Dolly80]

Posted: 12/8/25 at 11:49am

Sorry to ask again- but any current discount code for this please?

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 12/8/25 at 1:05pm

Nope, it's December. Their promos started before the show began to test the waters ($88 orchestra seats) but nothing now.

[Dolly80]

Posted: 12/8/25 at 2:23pm

Thankyou!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 12/8/25 at 2:29pm

Of course. I will keep a look out in January when tourism slows.

Updated On: 12/8/25 at 02:29 PM

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 12/13/25 at 2:39pm

Phoenix Best will be making her Robin debut tomorrow night.