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

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

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

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

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Book of a Musical

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

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

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

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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.
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 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.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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!
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.
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.
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. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kit Buchan been nominated for?

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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