American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Diane Paulus and Kelvin Dinkins, Jr., will produce the North American premiere of the West End hit Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) later this spring.

Running May 20-June 29 at the Loeb Drama Center in Harvard Square, opening night is set for May 30. 

Written by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, and directed and choreographed by Tim Jackson, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a romantic comedy that follows a naïve and impossibly upbeat Brit, Dougal, who has just landed in New York for his estranged father’s second wedding. When Robin, the sister of the bride, picks him up from the airport, they embark on an serendipitous adventure through New York City. 

This production replaces the previously announced production of Passing Strange in the season lineup.

“All of us at A.R.T. were deeply disappointed in January when we determined that we would no longer be able to produce Passing Strange due to unexpected costs that exceeded the production’s original budget,” says Dinkins, Jr. in a statement. “We wish the production’s incredible creative team terrific success moving forward.”

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) previously played at the Off-West End Kiln Theatre (The Wife of Willesden) and the West End’s Criterion Theatre and featured scenic and costume design by Soutra Gilmour, lighting design by Jack Knowles, sound design by Tony Gayle, music supervision by Nick Finlow, and orchestrations by Lux Pyramid. Casting will be announced in the coming weeks. The London cast album is currently available to on all major streaming platforms.

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