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Operation Mincemeat

Ages: 5+
Opened: March 20, 2025
Closing: August 18, 2025
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Attention Mincefluencers! The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast.

It’s 1943, and the Allied Forces are on the ropes. Luckily, they’ve got a trick up their sleeve. Well, not up their sleeve, per se, but rather inside the pocket of a stolen corpse. Equal parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper (with an assist from Mr. Fleming himself), Operation Mincemeat tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII.

The plot is based on the real World War II British deception mission to disguise the 1943 Allied invasion of Sicily. The events were depicted in the 1950 novel Operation Heartbreak, and the 1953 novel The Man Who Never Was. The latter formed the basis for the 1956 British film of the same name. A film titled Operation Mincemeat was released in 2021.

The musical was written and composed by the comedy group, SpitLip, featuring David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts. The project is directed by Robert Hastie and choreographed by Jenny Arnold.

It began as a tiny (and tiny-budgeted) production at London’s New Diorama Theatre. The show quickly gained a devoted following, spurring sold-out runs at venues including Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios. It finally premiered in the West End on May 9, 2023 at the Fortune Theatre, where it received rave reviews, and continues to play to standing-room-only crowds. 

Operation Mincemeat went on to earn six 2024 Olivier Award nominations, winning Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. It was also named the Best New Musical at the 2024 WhatsOnStage Awards. Earlier in the show’s journey, Operation Mincemeat picked up the Off-West End award for Best Musical Production and Best Company Ensemble, as well as The Stage Debut Award for Best Composer/Lyricist.

When it arrives on Broadway, Operation Mincemeat will have been running in London for two years.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Operation Mincemeat

Review: British Musical Farce ‘Operation Mincemeat’ Is Anything But Dead on Arrival
8 / 10

Operation Mincemeat is totally lovable and expertly zany, with Big Let’s Put on a Show Energy. See it now before SpitLip’s visas are revoked and they get thrown in Guantánamo.

‘Operation Mincemeat’ Review: A Madcap Military Plot on Broadway
8 / 10

But the limited run has been extended more than once, and the surprise sensation of the Broadway season has been the unabashedly silly ‘Oh, Mary!,’ which also lampoons history, albeit more cavalierly. Audiences are always receptive to flights into jubilant escapism—perhaps particularly now—and this plucky musical provides it in generous doses.

Video: Inside Opening Night of OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Joey Mervis - March 21, 2025


The company of Operation Mincemeat just celebrated opening night of their acclaimed new musical on Broadway at the Golden Theatre. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with the full company!

Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - March 21, 2025


The 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical officially opened at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call here! 

Review Roundup: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2025


Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical opens on Broadway tonight! The new musical smash tells the wildly improbable and hilarious true story of the covert operation that turned the tide of WWII. Read the reviews!

Photos: OPERATION MINCEMEAT on Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2025


You can now get a first look at photos of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical ahead of its Broadway opening. Learn more about the production!

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends for a Second Time Through Late August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 14, 2025


Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has been extended on Broadway for four more weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2025


Operation Mincemeat's retro, 1940s-style marquee was unlit for first preview, as a result of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade policies, but it was finally illuminated after last evening’s performance at the Golden Theatre. Check out a photo and video here!

Meet the Man Behind the Many Looks of OPERATION MINCEMEAT- Ben Stones
by Nicole Rosky - March 11, 2025


Operation Mincemeat is the small but mighty new musical that has taken over the Golden Theatre this Spring. Ben Stone has been along for the ride, first as a loyal fan, then stepping in as the show's scenic and costume designer. He's checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about his process and incredible Mincemeat journey so far.

Up on the Marquee: OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Jennifer Broski - February 27, 2025


Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is officially in performances! Directed by Robert Hastie, Operation Mincemeat began preview performances on Saturday, February 15, with an opening night set for Thursday, March 20 at the Golden Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends Broadway Run By Four Weeks
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2025


The Broadway run of the 2024 Olivier Award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical has extended by four weeks due to popular demand. Learn more here!

Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Takes First Broadway Bows
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2025


Just last night, the cast, who all are making their Broadway debuts in the show, took their very first Broadway bows in front of an energized audience at the Golden Theatre. Before the performance began, director Robert Hastie addressed the crowd. Watch in this video!

Trump Tariffs Cause Marquee Installation Delays for OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Nicole Rosky - February 14, 2025


Previews have begun for Operation Mincemeat, but theatregoers who catch the show early in previews will miss the full front-of-house experience. Yellow lightbulbs ordered for the theatre's marquee are stuck in China after Trump's new tariffs.

Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2025


The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!

OPERATION MINCEMEAT to Offer $39 'Golden Preview Draw' Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 6, 2025


2024 Olivier Best New Musical Award-winning Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical will launch a “Golden Preview Draw,” offering fans the chance to purchase a limited number of $39 tickets. Learn more about the production!

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - February 3, 2025


Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.

Original London Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Transfer to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - November 1, 2024


The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!

OPERATION MINCEMEAT: Everything We Know About the Broadway-Bound Show
by Sidney Paterra - October 5, 2024


Operation Mincemeat is coming to Broadway next year. It will begin performances on Saturday, February 15, 2025, with an official opening night of Thursday, March 20. What do we know so far about the new musical? Learn about the plot, the history of the show, preview a performance and more.

Operation Mincemeat History

Other Productions of Operation Mincemeat

2023   West End West End Production
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2025   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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