A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"This is the musical you didn't know you needed—until you see the expert cast of five embracing and racing through a clutch of preposterous yet endearing characters and musical styles, telling a story with delicious precision."
Variety
David Benedict
"Oh, do laugh, deary. The Brits have made the year's funniest musical."
The Washington Post
Peter Marks
"A miraculous musical that tells the entire story in a kind of accelerated farce that is part Mel Brooks, part SIX, part Hamilton with a side order of One Man, Two Guvnors."
The Daily Mirror
Neil Norman
"Hilarious tale makes Mincemeat out of its rivals...Before curtain I talked to a fan seeing this for the seventh time. I wondered why anyone would see the same show seven times. Now I know."
"I loved the clever, fast paced change of setting and characters. I had read the book "Operation Mincemeat" by Ben MacIntyre years ago and thought it was the last book that could be adapted to a musical. I was pleasantly surprised. The musical is hilarious. I would love to see it again."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 30, 2025
Fabulous music
"The harmonies of the five actors was soooo good! Loved this show. The rap was well done, too."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 26, 2025
Wonderful show!
"Such a great show! The acting, the music, and the choreography were all incredible! Funny, sad and moving. Fast-moving, and hard to understand some of the words and lyrics, especially when the music was playing. Would have appreciate closed-captions, lol. But still loved it."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 25, 2025
Amazing
"I have an aunt that lives in NYC, and I was thrilled to be able to take her to this show. The costumes, set, lighting, choreography, and prop movement all do a fantastic job of creating different locations, different moods, and different vignettes. The cast is IMMENSELY talented!!!
The music is phenomenal, however the sound production within the theater space lets it down. We were sitting in the mezz, centered, but we were above the speakers that were being used. It made it more difficult to understand all of the amazing word-play within the music. I will still gladly rave about this show, recommend it to everyone, and buy the music to listen to more closely at home.
As for kids, perhaps children >9yo? They need to be able to understand the history, that this was a real event, and that the ethical issues that are embedded in the humor are real. It can be a great, exuberant tool to use as an introduction to a larger conversation with them. So yes, kids, but not littles.
AMAZING SHOW!!!!!!!"
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Anne B from Pawtucket on Nov 24, 2025
Great show, Funny, catchy, history lesson.
"The cast of five played about 30 roles. The show is surprisingly accurate to history and pays tribute to the people involved. The show was well paced and staged. Although there were two understudies in our show they were superb. Highly recommend."
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George H from MOUNT JULIET on Nov 20, 2025
Hilarious!
"The actors and story were excellent, as was the music. Every once in a while, you get something that you weren’t expecting, an Operation Mincemeat fits that bill. We didn’t know what to expect, but what we got a wonderful theater experience. We now know why it had multiple Tony award nominations."
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Brenda R from Winter Haven on Nov 19, 2025
We saw 6 musicals in 4 days and this was the favorite. Ages 14 to 70.
"The characters flexibility. The understudies were just as remarkable as the original cast. Not one boring moment. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 18, 2025
So much fun!
"Smart, clever, and hilarious! The 5-member cast is incredibly talented and versatile … it’s amazing to see them transform themselves, sometimes in an instant, from one character to another. Highly recommend!"
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Jennifer C from Alexandria on Nov 16, 2025
Funny and creative
"It was such a fun and creative Broadway show. I went with my wife and we’d recommend to any couple or musical lover."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 16, 2025
Energetic and entertaining cast!
"This show was engaging and well done. The cast drew you in to the story and held your attention throughout the performance. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 15, 2025
This is the best show I have seen in years
"This is the best show I have seen in years. I didn't know anything about the show apart from: 1) it was British, 2) it was based on a true story, and 3) it was a musical. And, frankly, that was all I needed to know.
The show is tight, clever, and wacky. The music is catchy and fun. The actors are absolute top-notch and delivered everything I have ever wanted in a musical: impeccable comedic timing, flabbergasting quick-changes and incredible pipes. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll feel inspired. You'll want to see it again."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 11, 2025
Magical!
"Haven't had that much fun at the theater in years! Bravo to an amazing cast!"
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Sandra R from Nashville on Nov 10, 2025
See it!!
"broadway actors at their best, was skeptical as I know the history, but it worked, totally, great fun"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 10, 2025
Such an entertaining show!
"Loved the music, the fabulous actors, the choreography, and the costume changes. Very entertaining!"
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Suzanne G from Memphis on Nov 7, 2025
Brilliant acting!!
"What was there not to enjoy in Operation Mincemeat?!! The five actors are simply fantastic as they seemlessly move between characters. They were simply fantastic. The storyline is engaging. The whole show from start to finish is just amazing. Kudos to the cast and the musicians. This is a show not to miss!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 7, 2025
Op Mincemeat is fantastic
"All the actors were fantastic. Amazing singing and characterizations!!!!!
Staging, costumes, music all great!
Excellent. Highly recommend it to all."
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Broadway.com Customer on Nov 3, 2025
Delightful musical retelling of a true WW2 secret plan
"Really fun and charming musical on a secret plan to defeat the Nazis. The cast is first rate. At times very emotional. Theater well maintained and intimate. We saw it on our last day in NYC and was a perfect way to end our trip. "
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Mark H from San Francisco on Nov 3, 2025
Amazing show!
"We knew the story going in, but if you don't, the lyrics of the songs are sometimes hard to hear exactly, so we would recommend learning the story before hand. Maybe watch the 2022 movie. It won't take away from you enjoying the show. The comic timing of the actors is impeccable and extremely funny. We will try and see it again and bring friends with us. "
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Jeff G from East Meadow on Oct 28, 2025
We came from LA to see it and weren’t disappointed!!
"It was such an interesting story and the singing was incredible."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 27, 2025
High Speed NonStop Fun!
"There was not anything I did not like. There are only five actors who perform all of the characters. They are constantly changing the costumes and character and back on stage within seconds. And that takes quite a bit of skill. And not all actors are capable of doing that."
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Greg W from Vancouver on Oct 27, 2025
Best show I have seen for years
"A fantastic comedy musical with non stop action, funny and touching all the cast are incredible singers and I will definitely go to see it again"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 27, 2025
Heckuva show!
"I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I generally really enjoy British humor. And this show did not disappoint! There were delightful twists and turns, and provided laughs throughout. Definitely recommend!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 26, 2025
High energy nonstop flow of song & dance
"5 actors who weave the story each playing multiple parts with great vigor. The only negative critique was that the playbill had no info giving background story of the actual events that the musical was based upon. Other than that the performance and presentation was top notch. Superb production "
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King Y from Carmel on Oct 26, 2025
Wonderful Show!!
"This show is absolutely brilliant! We’ve seen it three times, once in London and twice in NYC. Highly recommend it."
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Caroline S from Fredericksburg on Oct 23, 2025
A feel good experience
"Fabulous acting, singing and improvisation. Highly recommend this feel good musical."
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Denise M from Royston on Oct 22, 2025
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About
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
