Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Broadway Creative Team
Production Staff
Lux Pyramid
Orchestrations
Jim Barne
Writer
Music
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
He is a proud member of BML and Mercury Musical Developments
Kit Buchan
Writer
Music
Nick Finlow
Music Supervisor
Nick is the UK Musical Supervisor for The Book Of Mormon London and UK Tour. He is also the Associate Musical Supervisor for Mamma Mia! – London and International Tour.
Previous work includes: Musical Supervisor and Conductor for Dreamgirls (Savoy Theatre); Musical Supervisor for Memphis (Shaftesbury Theatre); Avenue Q (UK Tour); Les Miserables (UK Tour); Associate Musical Supervisor for Jersey Boys (Piccadilly Theatre); Musical Supervisor and Arranger for Dancing Shadows (Seoul, South Korea).
Previous Credits as Musical Director includes: The Book Of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre); Jersey Boys (Piccadilly Theatre); Avenue Q (Noel Coward Theatre); Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques (Theatre Royal ... read more
Tony Gayle
Sound Design
Soutra Gilmour
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Soutra Gilmour is a British set and costume designer who has made a name for herself in the world of theater and opera. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Gilmour grew up with a love of the arts and went on to study at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London.
Gilmour's career in theater began in the early 2000s, and she quickly made a name for herself with her innovative and visually stunning designs. She has worked on productions all over the world, from London's West End to Broadway and beyond.
One of Gilmour's most notable works ... read more
Tim Jackson
Director
Choreographer
Jack Knowles
Lighting Design
Cheryl Thomas
Hair & Makeup Design
Awards and Nominations
2026 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical: Sam Tutty was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Lyrics: Jim Barne & Kit Buchan won.
Outstanding Musical: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was nominated but did not win.
2026 Drama League Awards
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A MUSICAL: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was nominated but did not win.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway): Jim Barne was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway): Kit Buchan was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical: Sam Tutty was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding New Broadway Musical: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway): Kit Buchan was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway): Jim Barne was nominated but did not win.
2026 Tony Awards
Best Book of a Musical: Jim Barne was nominated but did not win.
Best Book of a Musical: Kit Buchan was nominated but did not win.
Best Direction of a Musical: Tim Jackson was nominated but did not win.
Best Musical: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was nominated but did not win.
Best Orchestrations: Lux Pyramid was nominated but did not win.
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Jim Barne was nominated but did not win.
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: Kit Buchan was nominated but did not win.
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Soutra Gilmour was nominated but did not win.
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