A British woman and a New Yorker spend one chaotic weekend together in the city. A funny, warm two-hander.
Limited run · Closes 29 Nov 2026
Matinee and evening times
Usual start and finish times
| Show | Starts | Ends about | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matinee | 2:00 pm | 4:15 pm | Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday |
| Matinee | 3:00 pm | 5:15 pm | Saturday and Sunday |
| Evening | 7:30 pm | 9:45 pm | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday |
| Evening | 8:00 pm | 10:15 pm | Saturday |
Running time about 2 hours 15 minutes, including one intermission. Finish times add the running time to the start time; allow a few extra minutes for applause and late starts. Times can change, so check your exact date in the table below.
Matinees in the coming weeks fall on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Evening performances on Tuesday to Sunday. Tap a time to see tickets.
| Date | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Sat 17 Oct | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 8:00 pmends ~10:15 pm |
| Sun 18 Oct | 3:00 pmends ~5:15 pm | – |
| Tue 20 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Wed 21 Oct | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Thu 22 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Fri 23 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Sat 24 Oct | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 8:00 pmends ~10:15 pm |
| Sun 25 Oct | 3:00 pmends ~5:15 pm | – |
| Tue 27 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Wed 28 Oct | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Thu 29 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Fri 30 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Sat 31 Oct | 3:00 pmends ~5:15 pm | – |
| Sun 1 Nov | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Tue 3 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Wed 4 Nov | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Thu 5 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Fri 6 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Sat 7 Nov | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 8:00 pmends ~10:15 pm |
| Sun 8 Nov | 3:00 pmends ~5:15 pm | – |
| Tue 10 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Wed 11 Nov | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Thu 12 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Fri 13 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
| Sat 14 Nov | 2:00 pmends ~4:15 pm | 8:00 pmends ~10:15 pm |
| Sun 15 Nov | 3:00 pmends ~5:15 pm | – |
| Tue 17 Nov | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:45 pm |
Quick answers
How long is Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)?
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) runs about 2 hours 15 minutes, including one intermission.
What time does the Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) matinee start?
In the coming weeks, matinees of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) start at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
What time does Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) finish?
A 2:00 pm matinee ends around 4:15 pm, and a 7:30 pm evening performance ends around 9:45 pm. That's based on the running time of about 2 hours 15 minutes, including one intermission.
Can I see Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and another show on the same day?
Yes. A 2:00 pm matinee ends around 4:15 pm, which leaves time for dinner before an evening show elsewhere on Broadway. The planner lists what else is playing that evening.
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Seeing two shows in one day?
With a matinee and an evening performance you can fit two shows into one day on Broadway. The trip planner shows what else is playing on each date you're in town and warns you about clashes. Read how to see two shows in one day, or see which Broadway musicals have matinees on each day.
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