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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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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.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Meet the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
MONA LOSER Will Return to Southwark Playhouse for New Workshop Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

The team behind Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will reunite for new workshop performances of MONA LOSER at Southwark Playhouse Borough. The musical features a pop score by writing duo Kit Buchan and Jim Barne and direction by Tim Jackson.
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2026 Tony Nominations: THE LOST BOYS and SCHMIGADOON! Lead with 12 Each
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026

BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Be Filmed For The Theatre On Film And Tape Archive
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The new Broadway musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will be filmed for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
Exclusive: Christiani Pitts Explains How Friendship is at the Core of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is now in its sixth month on Broadway, and one of the two people carrying the show is none other than Christiani Pitts, who plays Robin. Watch in this video as she chats more about how the message of the show is affecting fans!
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 28, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Opens At the Palace and More
by - Apr 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Jim Barne & Kit Buchan Explain How a Lifelong Friendship Led to TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2026

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is now in its sixth month on Broadway, and two of the people behind the musical are creators Jim Barne and Kit Buchan. Watch in this video as they chat more about the evolution of their creative partnership. 
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Exclusive: Watch Christiani Pitts Record 'What'll It Be?' for the TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Cast Album
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2026

BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive performance of Christiani Pitts (King Kong, A Bronx Tale) recording Robin's Act 1 'I Want' song, “What'll It Be”.  Watch the video here and check out the Broadway Cast Recording of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), now on all streaming platforms.
Video: Sam Tutty Records 'About To Go In' From TWO STRANGERS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2026

Watch a video of Sam Tutty recording 'About to Go In' from the Broadway Cast Recording of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Learn more about the Broadway cast recording!
Video: Christiani Pitts Records 'This Year' For the TWO STRANGERS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2026

Watch a new video of Christiani Pitts recording 'This Year' from the Broadway Cast Recording of Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York). Pitts was previously seen on Broadway in King Kong and A Bronx Tale.
Listen: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026

The Broadway cast recording for TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) is now available for public streaming. Learn more and listen to the album here!

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).

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