“Lively, ingeniously inventive, and sometimes raucously hysterical, the show's many characters are played by five gloriously versatile actors.”
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Operation Mincemeat
John Golden Theatre · 2h 35m · Opened Mar 20, 2025 · Closes Feb 14, 2027
Critics' Take
This clever British musical spoof about a WWII deception operation charms critics with its energetic cast of five playing dozens of roles, witty humor, and surprising heart, though some find its frenetic style exhausting and too clever by half.
Critic Scorecard
30 reviewsSort:
“The wartime spoof from comedy troupe SpitLip is an undeniable success.”
“Operation Mincemeat is some of the best of what musical theatre can be.”
“Two of the season’s most exhilarating new musicals, “Operation Mincemeat” and “Buena Vista Social Club,” which opened on Broadway this week, are jaw-dropping in their inventiveness and virtuosity.”
“And with that, Operation Mincemeat, the new musical, finds the exact right formula for hilarity and loving engagement, telling a near-perfect tale in the most inventive theatrical fashion.”
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Audience Scorecard
11.5K audience reviews
A
Loving It
Awards Scorecard
2024-25 season61
Honored
Won Best Featured Actor (Musical)
Outer Critics:1 win / 6 nomsDrama Desk:1 win / 3 nomsDrama League:3 nomsWhatsOnStage:1 nom
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicweek of 8/2/2026 · rank #26 on Broadway
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about Operation Mincemeat?
This clever British musical spoof about a WWII deception operation charms critics with its energetic cast of five playing dozens of roles, witty humor, and surprising heart, though some find its frenetic style exhausting and too clever by half. (CriticScore 75/100 from 30 reviews.)
Is Operation Mincemeat worth seeing?
Yes. Operation Mincemeat earns strong reviews from critics (75/100 from 30 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
What is the CriticScore for Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat has a CriticScore of 75/100 based on 30 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
Is Operation Mincemeat still running on Broadway?
Yes, Operation Mincemeat is currently playing at John Golden Theatre on Broadway. It is scheduled to close on February 14, 2027.
Where is Operation Mincemeat playing on Broadway?
Operation Mincemeat is playing at John Golden Theatre, located at 252 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036.
How long is Operation Mincemeat?
Operation Mincemeat has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Is Operation Mincemeat appropriate for children?
Operation Mincemeat is recommended for Ages 10+.
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Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe John Golden Theatre offers good sightlines from most seats, though sound quality can vary, especially under the mezzanine. Seating comfort is typical of older theaters with tight legroom, but the venue maintains a pleasant ambiance overall. Facilities are adequate, though not exceptional.
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Current Cast
- Brandon ContrerasCharles Cholmondeley & others
- Jessi KirtleyJean Leslie & others
- Julia KnitelEwen Montagu & others
- Jeff KreadyHester Leggatt & others
- Amanda Jill RobinsonJohnny Bevan & others
Original Broadway Cast
- David CummingCharles Cholmondeley & othersNom: Book (Musical)Broadway debut
- Claire-Marie HallJean Leslie & othersBroadway debut
- Natasha HodgsonEwen Montagu & othersNom: Book (Musical)Broadway debut
- Jak MaloneHester Leggatt & othersWinner: Featured Actor (Musical)Broadway debut
- Zoë RobertsJohnny Bevan & othersNom: Book (Musical)Broadway debut
Notable Replacements
- Brandon ContrerasCharles Cholmondeley & others
- Jessi KirtleyJean Leslie & others
- Julia KnitelEwen Montagu & others
- Jeff KreadyHester Leggatt & others
- Amanda Jill RobinsonJohnny Bevan & others
Creative Team
- SpitLipBook
- SpitLipMusic & Lyrics
- Robert HastieDirector
- Joe BunkerMusic Supervision & Direction
- Joshua Zecher-RossMusic Direction
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 75/100 (30 reviews)
- Status
- Now Playing
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2025
- Closes
- Feb 14, 2027
- Running
- 1+ year on Broadway
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Intermissions
- 1
- Age
- Ages 10+
- Synopsis
- The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical tells the outrageous true story of the WWII plot to fool Hitler with a corpse, fake documents, and an idealistic intelligence team.
- Data Last Updated
- August 9, 2026
