Operation Mincemeat on Broadway Tickets
About Operation Mincemeat
How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Winner of the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical and the most acclaimed West End show ever with 77 five-star reviews, Operation Mincemeat tells the chaotic true story you couldn’t make up if you tried. It’s 1943, the Allies are losing, and there’s only one thing left to do: risk it all on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train in this fast-paced, hilarious musical retelling of a twisted secret mission. Get Operation Mincemeat tickets on TodayTix.
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Run time
2hr 35min. Incl. 20min intermission.
Venue
Age
Ages 5+.
Start date
February 15th, 2025
Operation Mincemeat cast and creative team
By: SpitLip (David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts)
Songs by: SpitLip (David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, Zoë Roberts)
Director: Robert Hastie
Choreography: Jenny Arnold
Cast list: David Cumming (as Charles Cholmondeley), Claire-Marie Hall (as Jean Leslie), Natasha Hodgson (as Ewen Montagu), Jak Malone (as Hester), Zoë Roberts (as Johnny Bevan and others)
Sets: Ben Stones
Costumes: Ben Stones
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Sound: Mike Walker
Other info: Orchestrations by Steve Sidwell, music direction and supervision by Joe Bunker
Venue
Accessibility
Accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss; partial wheelchair access
More information about Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat takes you back to the middle of World War II — not exactly an expected setting for a musical comedy, but that’s what makes this show so ingenious. Musical comedy gets redefined — and re-outfitted — in this thrilling, hilarious, and unbelievable real-life tale reimagined for the stage.
Robert Hastie directs this production, written and composed by the musical comedy group SplitLip. A smash hit in London, the show earned glowing reviews: The Stage called the show "a brilliant spy thriller, a brilliant comedy, and a brilliant musical all rolled into one.” See what the hype is all about and join a spy mission like no other.
What to watch for
- The Daily Express hailed the musical as a "major triumph" and "sheer perfection.”
- In addition to winning the Olivier, Operation Mincemeat also won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical.
- The cast features David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts — many of them are members of SplitLip, the creative team behind the musical. All reprise their roles from London.
- Operation Mincemeat follows in the footsteps of shows like Men on Boats, Suffs, and Hamilton that offer a fresh musical take on historical events.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Operation Mincemeat?
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What is the age recommendation for Operation Mincemeat?
Ages 5+.
Which theatre is Operation Mincemeat at?
Operation Mincemeat is at New York's Golden Theatre, which is located at 252 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
What is the running time of Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat runs for 2hr 35min. Incl. 20min intermission.
What is Operation Mincemeat about?
Operation Mincemeat is a musical based on the Allies’ war operation of the same name that helped them win World War II. Much more than a history lesson, the uproarious comedy is parts farce, thriller, and Ian Fleming-style spy caper.
Who wrote Operation Mincemeat?
David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts — collectively known as the comedy group SplitLip — wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Operation Mincemeat. All make their Broadway debuts, and all but Hagan also appear in the cast.
Who directed Operation Mincemeat?
Robert Hastie, the National Theatre's deputy artistic director, directs this hit show. He also staged it in London.
Is Operation Mincemeat appropriate for kids?
An age recommendation for Operation Mincemeat has yet to be set. All Broadway audiences must be older than 4.
What is the music in Operation Mincemeat?
London Theatre describes the music of Operation Mincemeat in this way: "There are glimmers of Monty Python, Mel Brooks, and Gilbert and Sullivan. The wide-ranging score features patter songs, edging into Hamilton rap territory, as well as jazzy 1940s-style harmonies and a big glitzy Hollywood finale."
Is Operation Mincemeat good?
In a word: yes! The show scored dozens of five-star reviews (the most in West End history), won the Olivier for Best New Musical, and is one of the most highly anticipated shows coming to Broadway.
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