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Childhood Friends & Tony Nods: A Broadway Dream
3 Jun
Summary
- Kit Buchan and Jim Barne earned Tony nominations for their musical.
- The musical 'Two Strangers' follows a unique blossoming romance.
- Jonathan Bailey, a childhood friend, supported Buchan's show.

Kit Buchan and Jim Barne have earned Tony Award nominations for their musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)". The production, which arrived on Broadway in November 2025 after a 2024 run in London's West End, received eight nominations in total.
These nominations include Best Musical and acting nods for its stars, Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty. The show follows a romance that blossoms between an unexpected pair. Buchan expressed immense pride in his colleagues, particularly the cast and crew who brought the musical to life.
Buchan shares a long-standing friendship with actor Jonathan Bailey, who attended the musical's opening night. Bailey had previously supported Buchan's work, even recalling how Buchan introduced him to musical theater. The 2026 Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall.