Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This exclusive, intimate live performance of the 8-time Tony Award-nominated hit Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was filmed in the historic Trustees Room of The New York Public Library. Composers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan hosted the special showcase, featuring stunning performances by Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts.
About Ghostlight Concerts & NYPL's Studio40
Ghostlight Concerts is a new initiative from Studio40 featuring performances from the world's most iconic library.
Studio40 is a free creative space and recording studio located at The New York Public Library’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in midtown Manhattan. Outfitted with state-of-the-art media equipment and software, Studio40 is open to the public as part of the Library's free TechConnect programs, which offer no-cost resources, software access, classes, workshops, and events.
About this Performance
Join composers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan as they present breathtaking selections from their smash hit, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Filmed in the stunning, iconic Trustees Room of The New York Public Library, this intimate showcase highlights the emotional and comedic brilliance of the show.
Originating in Northampton, England, this modern musical comedy found its perfect home in New York City.
Tracklist & Timestamps
01:09 - "New York"
05:33 - "This is the Place"
08:24 - "If I Believed"
Musicians
* Christiani Pitts - Robin
* Sam Tutty - Dougal
* Ted Arthur - Keys
* Jessie Linden - Percussion
* Kevin Ramessar - Guitar
* Lee Nadel - Bass
Writers
* Jim Barne
* Kit Buchan
Creative Director
* Josh Rogosin
Video Production
* Nicole Conflenti - Director, Videographer, Editor
* Anthony Compagna - Videographer, Colorist
* Pauline Tran - Videographer
* Scotty Iuianelli - Intro Animation
Audio Production
* Josh Rogosin - Recording and Mix Engineer
* Rave Rajan - Assistant Engineer
* Point Max-Kanga - Assistant Engineer
* Nidhin Nishanth - Production Assistant
* Filippo Passamonti (VDSS Studio) - Mastering Engineer
The New York Public Library
* Sam Fuentes - Senior Building Manager
* TJ Woods - Associate Director, Technology Training Programs
* Brandy McNeil - Deputy Director, Branch Programs and Services
* Tiffany Lucke - Social Media Manager
Special Thanks
The patrons of NYPL's Tech Connect Field Recording Breakdown.
Learn more at: nypl.org/techconnect
📍 Concert hosted at The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, The Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Trustees Room.
đź”— Follow the Show
* Website: twostrangersmusical.com
* YouTube: youtube.com/@TwoStrangersMusical
#TwoStrangersMusical #Broadway #CarryACakeAcrossNewYork #TheNewYorkPublicLibrary #SamTutty #ChristianiPitts #NewYorkCity #JimBarne #KitBuchan #TonyAwards #NYPL #TechConnect #Studio40 #GhostLightConcerts
This exclusive, intimate live performance of the 8-time Tony Award-nominated hit Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) was filmed in the historic Trustees Room of The New York Public Library. Composers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan hosted the special showcase, featuring stunning performances by Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts.
About Ghostlight Concerts & NYPL's Studio40
Ghostlight Concerts is a new initiative from Studio40 featuring performances from the world's most iconic library.
Studio40 is a free creative space and recording studio located at The New York Public Library’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in midtown Manhattan. Outfitted with state-of-the-art media equipment and software, Studio40 is open to the public as part of the Library's free TechConnect programs, which offer no-cost resources, software access, classes, workshops, and events.
About this Performance
Join composers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan as they present breathtaking selections from their smash hit, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). Filmed in the stunning, iconic Trustees Room of The New York Public Library, this intimate showcase highlights the emotional and comedic brilliance of the show.
Originating in Northampton, England, this modern musical comedy found its perfect home in New York City.
Tracklist & Timestamps
01:09 - "New York"
05:33 - "This is the Place"
08:24 - "If I Believed"
Musicians
* Christiani Pitts - Robin
* Sam Tutty - Dougal
* Ted Arthur - Keys
* Jessie Linden - Percussion
* Kevin Ramessar - Guitar
* Lee Nadel - Bass
Writers
* Jim Barne
* Kit Buchan
Creative Director
* Josh Rogosin
Video Production
* Nicole Conflenti - Director, Videographer, Editor
* Anthony Compagna - Videographer, Colorist
* Pauline Tran - Videographer
* Scotty Iuianelli - Intro Animation
Audio Production
* Josh Rogosin - Recording and Mix Engineer
* Rave Rajan - Assistant Engineer
* Point Max-Kanga - Assistant Engineer
* Nidhin Nishanth - Production Assistant
* Filippo Passamonti (VDSS Studio) - Mastering Engineer
The New York Public Library
* Sam Fuentes - Senior Building Manager
* TJ Woods - Associate Director, Technology Training Programs
* Brandy McNeil - Deputy Director, Branch Programs and Services
* Tiffany Lucke - Social Media Manager
Special Thanks
The patrons of NYPL's Tech Connect Field Recording Breakdown.
Learn more at: nypl.org/techconnect
📍 Concert hosted at The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, The Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III Trustees Room.
đź”— Follow the Show
* Website: twostrangersmusical.com
* YouTube: youtube.com/@TwoStrangersMusical
#TwoStrangersMusical #Broadway #CarryACakeAcrossNewYork #TheNewYorkPublicLibrary #SamTutty #ChristianiPitts #NewYorkCity #JimBarne #KitBuchan #TonyAwards #NYPL #TechConnect #Studio40 #GhostLightConcerts
