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Jonathan Bailey Celebrates Friend's Musical 'Two Strangers'
21 Nov
Summary
- Jonathan Bailey attended the Broadway opening of 'Two Strangers' by his best friend.
- The musical is by Kit Buchan, Bailey's childhood friend since age 14.
- 'Two Strangers' follows a quest to deliver a wedding cake across New York City.
Jonathan Bailey was present at the Longacre Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 20, for the official Broadway opening of the new musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)." This occasion held deep personal significance as the show's book and score were penned by his childhood best friend, Kit Buchan.
Bailey and Buchan, friends since age 14, bonded over a shared desire to escape a rigid school environment, channeling their creative energy into making short films. Buchan has dedicated a decade to developing "Two Strangers," a musical directed by Tim Jackson, which tells the story of a British visitor and a New Yorker on a chaotic cake-delivery quest.
The musical's journey to Broadway included adjustments based on audience feedback from its UK and West End runs, as well as its North American premiere at the American Repertory Theater. These changes ensured the story resonated authentically with New Yorkers, particularly regarding the scale of expenses depicted.
