# Broadway's 'Two Strangers' musical closes after one year

> The two-hander about a Brit and a New Yorker carrying a cake will end its run after declining attendance and zero Tony wins.
- Title: Broadway's 'Two Strangers' musical closes after one year
- Summary: The two-hander about a Brit and a New Yorker carrying a cake will end its run after declining attendance and zero Tony wins. Despite eight Tony nominations…
- Keywords: two strangers carry a cake across new yo, broadway, closing, christiani pitts, sam tutty, longacre theatre, kevin mccollum, tony awards, musical theater, new york city, Broadway's, 'Two
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/two-strangers-carry-cake-across-new-york-broadway-closing-1236703381
- Author: Caitlin Huston
- Published: 2026-09-16T13:35:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: two strangers carry a cake across new yo, broadway, closing, christiani pitts, sam tutty, longacre theatre, kevin mccollum, tony awards, musical theater, new york city
## Broadway musical closing after one year
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will play its final performance Nov. 29 after one year on Broadway.
## A Brit meets a cynical New Yorker
The two-hander musical follows a British man enthusiastically visiting New York for the first time and connecting with a cynical New Yorker.
## Declining attendance sealed its fate
Gross and attendance have been trending down over recent months, with the show recently reporting 70 percent capacity and grosses around or under $500,000.
## Eight Tony nods, zero wins
The musical was nominated for eight Tony Awards, including best musical and nods for Tutty and Pitts, but did not take home any trophies.
## National tour launching in 2027
The first national tour of the show will launch in Providence, Rhode Island in fall 2027.

> Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is an incredibly special, original piece of storytelling, and an unabashed love letter to New York City.
## Key takeaway

Despite eight Tony nominations, 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' will close on Broadway after one year due to declining attendance and grosses.