“I am loath to overpraise this little gem. I know sophisticates will find it thin, predictable, and often unconvincing in its details.”
By Bob VeriniJun 5, 2025Full Review
Rated4/5 stars
MUSICALREGIONALCLOSED
Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York)
A.R.T.'s Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge, MA
Opened Jun 2, 2025 · Closed Jul 13, 2025 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: this tryout transferred to Broadway. See the Broadway production →
1 Positive
1 Mixed
Critics' Take
This charming British rom-com musical follows a familiar formula but wins over critics with its modest appeal and sparkling two-hander performances, earning generally positive reviews for its heartfelt execution.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
2 reviews1 Positive
1 Mixed
Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Like a Hallmark movie, ‘Two Strangers’ boasts enough humor and whimsy to be sweet and superficially appealing, but at the end, all we’re left with is the superficial.”
By Terry ByrneMay 30, 2025Full Review
