Writers of Tony nominee ‘Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)’ never lived in New York before penning the show
The writers of the Tony-nominated musical 'Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)' have never lived in New York City. Kit Buchan and Jim Barne, childhood friends from England, drew inspiration from films set in the city to create their production. Their show, which explores the experiences of a British tourist and a Brooklynite, has received eight Tony nominations, including Best Musical.
- ▪Kit Buchan and Jim Barne wrote 'Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)' without ever having lived in New York.
- ▪The musical has been nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Book.
- ▪The writers relied on classic films set in New York for inspiration while developing their show.
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Entertainment exclusive Writers of Tony nominee ‘Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)’ never lived in New York before penning the show By Angela Barbuti Published May 30, 2026, 7:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Their lives changed in a New York minute. The childhood friends from England who wrote “Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)” — which has been nominated for a staggering eight Tony Awards — never even lived in New York before writing the Broadway musical. Kit Buchan and Jim Barne had only visited the Big Apple as tourists, so relied heavily on films based in the city to pen the production.
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