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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) vs Maybe Happy Ending

Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.

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Which Show Should You See?

Based on CriticScore: Maybe Happy Ending has a higher critic rating (87 vs 77).

Audiences say: Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) earns an A (Loving It), while Maybe Happy Ending gets an A+ (Loving It).

Short on time? Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) runs 2h 15m while Maybe Happy Ending runs 1h 40m.

Bringing kids? Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is recommended for Ages 12+, while Maybe Happy Ending is Ages 10+.

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Critics Say
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Critics find this charming two-hander rom-com modest but winning, praising its sincere performances and gentle humor. Some dismiss it as slight and formulaic, but most embrace its old-fashioned sweetness as a refreshing Broadway confection.

Maybe Happy Ending

Critics hail this original robot rom-com as enchanting and refreshingly innovative, with a lush score and stunning design. The tender love story between two obsolete Helperbots earns praise for its emotional depth, though a few find the premise overly precious.