TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) To Open On Broadway November 20, 2025- Page 2

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 12:20pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Would someone describe the show in some detail?"

Per Michael Paulson in the NYT:

”The show is about a sweet young English cinema usher who flies to New York to attend the second wedding of his estranged father; the bride asks her sister, an American barista, wry by comparison, to pick him up. The two of them spend two days exploring New York, and getting to know each other, before the ceremony.”

[Timon3]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 1:54pm

I know you blink on Broadway and your running costs go over a $1m per week.

This will be coming to Broadway as a developed show, they would be using sets and lighting from Cambridge, which in turn may have the sets from London? So I wonder with just 2 actors what the weekly running costs looks like. I would be surprised if as well as Six and mincemeat, if it goes over $600k.

[Melissa25]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 3:02pm

I just adored this in Cambridge especially Tutty who I believe will earn a Tony nom. He was really outstanding. I am so happy to see this again and thank the team for the $88 preview period. I just secured my tickets and can’t wait.

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 3:05pm

what is the ticket link? the one I found on google just keeps redirecting to the homepage

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 3:14pm

This sounds like a sweet show. I snatched up 2 tix.

 

Updated On: 8/12/25 at 03:14 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 3:27pm

You'll love it, bb 

[quizking101]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 3:41pm

CarlosAlberto said: "This sounds like a sweet show. I snatched up 2 tix.

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You absolutely will. It’s like being hugged by your favorite rom-com and you leave feeling, I don’t know, hope?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 4:29pm

This is being touted as the lowest running cost for a musical on Broadway - about $500K.

To put that in perspective, flop musicals like REAL WOMEN, DAYS OF WINE & ROSES, SWEPT AWAY, OHIO, DANCIN, TAMMY FAYE, and LEMPICKA still would have lost money more weeks than not prior to posting closing notice. But all might have lasted a bit longer and perhaps built up sales.

On the other hand, shows like BOOP, REDWOOD, and WONDERFUL WORLD would have made a profit nearly every week if they were this cheap.

It also means if it starts as bad as something like MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, it has a much shorter climb to profitability if it gets great reviews and buzz.

The key art is not great, and it’s tough to sell a Broadway musical on “charming” and “two characters.” The winter could be tough for a little show. But hopefully there’s a healthy reserve or someone willing to put up extra money if things get dire. And they could probably get by with closing the balcony until they NEED to open it.

[barcelona20]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 4:34pm

This belongs off-bway. Crazier things have happened, but I'll be shocked if it succeeds on Broadway.

[Falsettolands]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 4:37pm

If the season continues to remain this dry for new musicals, this has strong potential for payoff. Hope they can stick it out through dreaded January.

[MezzA101]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 4:52pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Would someone describe the show in some detail?"

Per Michael Paulson in the NYT:

”The show is about a sweet young English cinema usher who flies to New York to attend the second wedding of his estranged father; the bride asks her sister, an American barista, wry by comparison, to pick him up. The two of them spend two days exploring New York, and getting to know each other, before the ceremony.”"

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/theater/two-strangers-broadway.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dk8.0vY1.eHOpfkvijzHt&smid=nytcore-android-share 

 

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 5:03pm

BorisTomashevsky said: "EDSOSLO858 said: "Also, we love to see more West End stars getting their due in NYC!"

Cuea faction of the mob screaming about too many non-Americans on the Broadway stage and “does anyone even CARE aboutthe actors who didn’t get the role?”in 3… 2…"

What the hell is the matter with you?

[kdogg36]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 5:14pm

BorisTomashevsky said: "Cuea faction of the mob screaming about too many non-Americans on the Broadway stage and “does anyone even CARE aboutthe actors who didn’t get the role?”in 3… 2…"

Screaming frantically about (the virtually non-existent phenomenon of) foreigners taking jobs from Americans seems more like a right-wing MAGA thing to me.

[BorisTomashevsky]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 5:23pm

kdogg36 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Cuea faction of the mob screaming about too many non-Americans on the Broadway stage and “does anyone even CARE aboutthe actors who didn’t get the role?”in 3… 2…"

Screaming frantically about (the virtually non-existent phenomenon of)foreigners taking jobs from Americans seems more like a right-wing MAGA thing to me."

Well there’s the cast of Mincemeat who’ll be employed for the better part of a year.

But I suppose you have a point, kdogg. As long as no white American men or women are getting more jobs than they have a right to, the rabble will be quiet and we won’t anticipate a riot. 

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 5:38pm

BorisTomashevsky said: "kdogg36 said: "BorisTomashevsky said: "Cuea faction of the mob screaming about too many non-Americans on the Broadway stage and “does anyone even CARE aboutthe actors who didn’t get the role?”in 3… 2…"

Screaming frantically about (the virtually non-existent phenomenon of)foreigners taking jobs from Americans seems more like a right-wing MAGA thing to me."

Well there’s the cast of Mincemeat who’ll be employed for the better part of a year.

But I suppose you have a point, kdogg. As long as no white American men or women are getting more jobs than they have a right to, the rabble will be quiet and we won’t anticipate a riot."

Just wanted to let you know that while you are over here derailing yet another thread with your absolute nonsense, the three billy goats have successfully gotten across the bridge, so you better get back under it, Troll, before anymore wildlife makes it across. 

[CJRochester]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 7:05pm

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "what is the ticket link? the one I found on google just keeps redirecting to the homepage"

Here you go. Put in EARLYCAKE2 for the promo code. 

BTW, it looks like the $88 special price is for Sunday and Tuesday performances. 

https://www.telecharge.com/Two-Strangers-carry-A-Cake-Across-New-York-Tickets

Updated On: 8/12/25 at 07:05 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 7:28pm

These tickets will be gone in probably a few days, tops. 

[Jarethan]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 7:48pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Wick3 said: "It’s an intimate production and hopefully this $88 promo will include orchestra seats since the Longacre balcony is not the best."

It does."

I actually think the balcony is better than the mezzanine, which does not have enough 'steepness'.  If you are past the third row, you have to struggle to see anything in front of you.  I had a horrible experience at The Prom...I could barely see the choreography.  

[Shubert Alley Cat]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 9:36pm

Thanks to those who shared the info about the $88 seats.  I was looking for a Sunday night show for my next trip in November.  Got two orchestra seats on the aisle!  The total is cheaper than one ticket to RAGTIME.

[PeterC6482]

Posted: 8/12/25 at 10:05pm

The Ethel Barrymore is vacant and without a booking.  Perhaps the Longacre will cost less for the show to play in?

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 8/13/25 at 12:21am

PeterC6482 said: "The Ethel Barrymore is vacant and without a booking. Perhaps the Longacre will cost less for the show to play in?"

No, it doesn't work that way. The vast majority of shows do not get to choose their theatre. They work with a landlord (in this case, the Shubert Org), and they are offered a house based on availability and approximate size needs and the whims of Shubert leadership.

There is probably something else already lined up for the Barrymore.

Updated On: 8/13/25 at 12:21 AM

[60'splayoff]

Posted: 8/13/25 at 9:15am

Sutton Ross said: "These tickets will be gone in probably a few days, tops."

Not even... already sold out. 

Good for them! Bad for me... 

 

[Melissa25]

Posted: 8/13/25 at 9:25am

There are plenty of $88 orchestra and mezz seats still available. 

However with the promo code EARLYCAKE2 you must complete purchase by 9:59 AM on August 13, 2025.

 

[60'splayoff]

Posted: 8/13/25 at 9:36am

You're so right @Melissa25, thank you! 

Forgot to enter the code *face to palm*

[Wick3]

Posted: 8/13/25 at 9:39am

barcelona20 said: "This belongs off-bway. Crazier things have happened, but I'll be shocked if it succeeds on Broadway."

That's what I thought too when I saw it in Boston. I think it could have done the Oh Mary route and open off-Bway first, build buzz in the NYC theater community, and if it sells out, then move to Broadway. I think Sam and Christiani are great though they don't have the name power yet to sell tickets.

I sent the link and code to friends in NYC and even though tickets are only $88, only one friend bought a ticket. The others are waiting to hear the rush policy.