See photos of 'Operation Mincemeat' on Broadway
The musical comedy, now at the Golden Theatre following an Olivier Award-winning run in London, centers on an unbelievable true slice of World War II history.
What do you get when you put World War II history, five British actors, and a corpse on stage? You might think high drama, but think again — Operation Mincemeat is musical comedy through and through.
This award-winning musical from London centers on a real deception mission in which Allied troops threw off German forces by planting false intelligence on a dead body. For the show's transfer to Broadway's Golden Theatre, all five original London cast members reprise their roles: David Cumming as Charles Cholmondeley, Claire-Marie Hall as Jean Leslie, Natasha Hodgson as Ewen Montagu, Olivier Award winner Jak Malone as Hester, and Zoë Roberts as Johnny Bevan and others.
Cumming, Hodgson, and Roberts, along with Felix Hagan, co-created the musical as the comedy troupe SpitLip. Take a sneak peek at this weird-but-true show, and learn more about Operation Mincemeat here!
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Photo credit: Operation Mincemeat on Broadway. (Photos by Julieta Cervantes)
Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for Operation Mincemeat?
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Where is Operation Mincemeat playing?
Operation Mincemeat is playing at Golden Theatre. The theatre is located at 252 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
What's the age requirement for Operation Mincemeat?
The recommended age for Operation Mincemeat is Ages 5+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How long is Operation Mincemeat?
The running time of Operation Mincemeat is 2hr 35min. Incl. 20min intermission.
What is Operation Mincemeat about?
The four-time Tony Award-nominated Operation Mincemeat is the hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won the Allies World War II. That operation transforms into a musical in this five-star production, coming straight to Broadway from a lauded West End run.
What are the songs in Operation Mincemeat?
The original music in this new show tell the story of wartime, so audiences can expect brassy orchestrations, anthemic tunes, and plenty of clever and hilarious lyrics.
Are children allowed at Operation Mincemeat?
While this is a fun comedy, children four and under are not allowed in Broadway shows.
Who directed Operation Mincemeat?
Well, the Allies directed the operation — but! The stage version is directed by Robert Hatsie.
Is Operation Mincemeat good?
This is one of the most anticipated British exports in years, and for good reason: the show got dozens of five-star reviews and was the Olivier winner for Best New Musical.
Who wrote Operation Mincemeat?
The musical comedy troupe SpitLip wrote this musical, and many of its amazing members also star in the show and will be coming with it to Broadway.
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