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Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (Alana Beck), The Color Purple Revival (Swing). Off-Broadway/Touring: Les Misérables North American Tour (Eponine), Teeth (PKG Fiona). Regional: Two Strangers (A.R.T. Boston), Macbeth In Stride (Witch — A.R.T. Boston, Yale Rep, BAM), Dreamgirls (Deena Jones — TUTS). Film/TV: “The Best Man: The Final Chapters,” “Love Life.” @phoenix__best

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STAGE CREDITS

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
[Broadway]
2025
Robin Standby (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
Teeth Teeth
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Promise Keeper Girl Fiona
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[US Tour]
Revival National Tour, 2017
Eponine
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Alana Beck [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Performer (Swing)

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TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Release Cast Recording; Listen to t Photo
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Release Cast Recording; Listen to the First Single
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

The new original Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will release an original Broadway cast recording. Listen to the first single here and watch a video of the stars in the recording booth!
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) to Present Valentine's Events Photo
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) to Present Valentine's Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a series of special pop-up events across New York City, including a vow renewal ceremony in Times Square and more.
Photos/Video: Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Perform TWO STRANGERS Medley on GOOD MOR Photo
Photos/Video: Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts Perform TWO STRANGERS Medley on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 27, 2026

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, stars of Broadway’s Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), took the Good Morning America stage on Tuesday to perform a medley of 'New York' and 'This is the Place' from the hit musical. Check out photos and their performance here!
Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts to Perform From TWO STRANGERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo
Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts to Perform From TWO STRANGERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026

Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts, stars of Broadway’s Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), will visit Good Morning America next week for a conversation and performance from the new musical. 
Austin Colburn and Jana Larell Glover Join TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YOR Photo
Austin Colburn and Jana Larell Glover Join TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 12, 2026

Austin Colburn (Fixing Frankie) and Jana Larell Glover (Six: The Musical) will be joining the company of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) as standbys.
Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Sing 'On the App' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACR Photo
Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty Sing 'On the App' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

Olivier Award-winning actor Sam Tutty and leading lady Christiani Pitts are currently starring in the new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway. Watch Tutty and Pitts sing 'On the App' here!
Video: Watch Highlights From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Photo
Video: Watch Highlights From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2025

Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty star in new footage of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) on Broadway! Watch the new video now, featuring songs like 'New York,' 'This Is the Place,' and 'If I Believe.'
Video: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Hits the Red Carpet On Opening Ni Photo
Video: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Hits the Red Carpet On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new video from opening night as BWW correspondent, Richard Ridge, chats up stars Sam Tutty, Christiani Pitts and more!
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YOR Photo
Photos: On The Opening Night Red Carpet For TWO STRANGERS CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 21, 2025

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new photos!
Photos: Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty in TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK Photo
Photos: Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty in TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Ahead of its official opening night, we have your first look at Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Check out the photos of the cast in action here!
Meet the Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK), Now Playing on Broadwa Photo
Meet the Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK), Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025

Performances begin November 1, for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The production will officially open on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Two Strangers here!
Photos: The Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Meet the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2025

Performances begin next month for the Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The cast recently met the press ahead of their first Broadway bow. Check out photos here!
Up on the Marquee: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Photo
Up on the Marquee: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 10, 2025

Rehearsals are underway fo Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), which begins previews on Saturday, November 1, 2025, ahead of the opening night on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Longacre Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 9, 2025- JUST IN TIME Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Oct 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Phoenix Best and Vincent Michael Join TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Photo
Phoenix Best and Vincent Michael Join TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) has revealed the standbys for Robin and Dougal. Learn more about the production coming to Broadway here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup Photo
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Sing 'Dearly Beloved' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE A Photo
Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Sing 'Dearly Beloved' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

Watch A behind-the-scenes video showcasing the creation of “Dearly Beloved” for A.R.T.’s North American premiere production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)!
Video: Pitts & Tutty Sing 'On The App' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YO Photo
Video: Pitts & Tutty Sing 'On The App' From TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Watch Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty perform 'On The App' from the hit musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at A.R.T. Learn more here!
Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Opens at A.R.T. Photo
Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Opens at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2025

A.R.T.’s North American premiere of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is playing now at the Loeb Drama Center. See photos from opening night! 
Review Roundup: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) at A.R.T. Photo
Review Roundup: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) at A.R.T.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2025

A.R.T.’s North American premiere of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is playing now at A.R.T.'s Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square, Cambridge.  Check out what the critics are saying about the new musical...
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How many Broadway shows has Phoenix Best been in?

Phoenix Best has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Phoenix Best has not appeared in the West End.

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