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# 5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Two Strangers’’ Jim Barne and Kit Buchan
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/5-minutes-with-a-tony-nominee-two-strangers-jim-barne-and-kit-buchan/
- Published: 2026-05-26T23:19:04.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-26T23:19:04.000Z
- Description: The pair have made their Broadway debuts with the musical and are nominated in two categories.
- Author: Ruthie Fierberg
- Tags: Podcast, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), News, Jim Barne, Kit Buchan, 2026 Tony Awards Spotlight, 5 minutes with a Tony nominee, Closer Look

Jim Barne and Kit Buchan have made their Broadway debuts co-writing the book and score of “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).” The duo are now Tony Award nominees in two categories: Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre.

Here, Barne and Buchan share their process of writing this musical romantic comedy — including its refinement from London and Boston to New York — and more.

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5 minutes with a Tony nominee: Jim Barne and Kit Buchan

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“Two Strangers” is [nominated](https://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-tony-award-nominations-the-complete-list/) for eight Tony Awards.

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(L-R) Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts in “Two Strangers” on Broadway, 2025 (Credit: Matthew Murphy)

The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. [P!NK will host](https://www.broadwaynews.com/p-nk-will-host-the-79th-annual-tony-awards/) the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and livestreamed on Paramount+ Premium (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). CBS and Pluto TV will present the Tony Awards: Act One, with additional details to follow.

See the full list of nominations [here](https://www.broadwaynews.com/2026-tony-award-nominations-the-complete-list/).