'Operation Mincemeat' to open on Broadway this spring
The hit show, which won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best New Musical in London earlier this year, will begin performances at the Golden Theatre in February.
The hit London musical Operation Mincemeat will transfer to Broadway this spring, beginning performances at the Golden Theatre on February 15 ahead of a March 20 opening.
Based on a true story, Operation Mincemeat is a farcical thriller musical set in 1943, when Allied forces successfully launched a covert operation involving a stolen corpse to mislead German forces during World War II.
The Operation Mincemeat musical premiered in London's West End in 2023 after multiple runs at smaller theatres. The West End production was a critical success and earned six 2024 Olivier Award nominations, winning Best New Musical and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
The show is created by the comedy group SpitLip, consisting of David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts.
“If we had to name one single unifying influence for Operation Mincemeat, it would be the American musical comedy," the creators said in a joint statement. "The Producers, Guys & Dolls, Wicked, Avenue Q, The Book Of Mormon - we never dreamed we would even get to go see shows like these on Broadway, let alone open our show alongside them."
"Thank you to our fans, and particularly those in the U.S. for getting Operation Mincemeat here. If it gets hounded out of Broadway after one night, it will still be beyond our wildest dreams. Our producers, we’d imagine, would be less pleased.”
2023 Olivier Award nominee Robert Hastie directs, and Olivier Award nominee Jenny Arnold choreographs. Casting for Operation Mincemeat on Broadway has yet to be announced.
The real Operation Mincemeat was the basis for two British films, released in 1956 and 2021, but the musical is unaffiliated with either.
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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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