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Jim Barne

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BIO

Jim is a Tony-nominated composer, and one half of musical theatre writing duo Buchan & Barne


Since reading Music at King’s College London and studying Voice at the Royal Academy of Music, he has written music for many different mediums including film, theatre & pop
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He is a proud member of BML and Mercury Musical Developments

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Productions

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Criterion
 
[US Tour, 2027]
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Music
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
 
[Broadway, 2025]
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Music
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Criterion
 
[Boston, 2025]
Composer
Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) - CriterionTwo Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) - Criterion
 
[West End, 2024]
Writer

Additional Credits

Two Strangers - Longacre Theater (2026)
Catastrophe Bay - Southwark Elephant (2024)

Awards and Nominations

London Chamber Orchestra's Young Composer competition
2020 Stage Debut Award for Best Composer/Lyricist (w/ Kit Buchan)
2018 Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award (w/ Kit Buchan)

winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lyrics

Jim Barne & Kit Buchan, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Jim Barne, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Jim Barne, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Book of a Musical

Jim Barne, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jim Barne, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

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TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Writers' New Musical, MONA LOSER, Finds Photo
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Writers' New Musical, MONA LOSER, Finds Cast for Southwark Playhouse Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2026

The cast has been announced for the latest workshop performances of Mona Loser, a new musical by Kit Buchan and Jim Barne, running at Southwark Playhouse from September 2–5.
Listen: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) 'American Express' Club Remix Photo
Listen: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) 'American Express' Club Remix
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) released an 'American Express' Club Remix, produced and composed by Tony-Nominated Orchestrator Lux Pyramid. Listen here!
Exclusive: Get Ready for Tonys Night with 2026 Nominee Tim Jackson Photo
Exclusive: Get Ready for Tonys Night with 2026 Nominee Tim Jackson
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2026

Tim Jackson has a had a lot to celebrate this theatre season! Months after making their Broadway debut with Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) they earned their first Tony nomination (one of eight for the new musical) and headed to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday to celebrate.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet Photo
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026

The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Writers of 2026 Photo
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Writers of 2026
by Luka Vonier - Jun 5, 2026

Nominees for Best Play are: The Balusters (David Lindsay-Abaire), Giant (Mark Rosenblatt), Liberation (Bess Wohl), Little Bear Ridge Road (Samuel D. Hunter). Nominees for Best Book of a Musical are: The Lost Boys (David Hornsby and Chris Hoch), Schmigadoon! (Cinco Paul), Titaníque, (Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue), and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Jim Barne and Kit Buchan).
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Composers of 2026 Photo
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Composers of 2026
by Luka Vonier - Jun 5, 2026

Watch as we chat with: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), Brian Usifer (Chess), Steve Bargonetti (Joe Turner's Come and Gone), The Rescues (The Lost Boys), and Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More Photo
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Interview: Tim Jackson on TWO STRANGERS & Creating a Heartfelt Adventure Photo
Interview: Tim Jackson on TWO STRANGERS & Creating a Heartfelt Adventure
by David Clarke - Jun 3, 2026

Eight Tony Award nominations. A Broadway directorial debut. And a musical that continues to capture hearts one audience at a time. Tim Jackson discusses the meticulous craft & unwavering belief that helped make TWO STRANGERS happen.
SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List Photo
SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Photo
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026

This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Award Photo
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Video: TWO STRANGERS Performs Showcase at The New York Public Library Photo
Video: TWO STRANGERS Performs Showcase at The New York Public Library
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026

The 8-time Tony Award-nominated musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) visited The New York Public Library for a special showcase as part of Studio40's Ghostlight Concerts. Watch the live performance now. 
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best Photo
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026

There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Photos: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: HEATED RIVALRY: THE UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody officially opened Off-Broadway at the 6th Floor Theater at The Culture Club (formerly The McKittrick Hotel). See photos from opening night here!
Video: TWO STRANGERS Releases 'If I Believed' Music Video Photo
Video: TWO STRANGERS Releases 'If I Believed' Music Video
by Michael Major - May 27, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has released the official music video for “If I Believed” from their original Broadway cast recording. Performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, the music video was filmed at Edge in New York City.
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Photo
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026

The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) to Launch North American Tour in Fall 20 Photo
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) to Launch North American Tour in Fall 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027. The production will open in Rhode Island, before touring to cities across the U.S. and Canada.
Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Cast Album Party Photo
Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Cast Album Party
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

On Monday, May 18) the cast and creative team of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and friends celebrated their Cast Album Vinyl Release with an intimate party at RPM Underground. Check out photos of the event. 
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List Photo
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals Photo
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2026

Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jim Barne been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

What awards has Jim Barne won?

Jim Barne has won the Outstanding Lyrics award at the Drama Desk Awards for Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

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