A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.
"The #1 Broadway show of 2025... A laugh-out-loud delight, with endless charm… There’s nothing else like it on Broadway."
Entertainment Weekly
Shania Russell
"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."
Hilarious rendition of an important historical event
"Laughed constantly with this British musical. This show made a serious piece of history that was obviously a tense and scary time totally hilarious. The music is fun and entertaining. The actors are perfect. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 12, 2026
Prepare to laugh!
"There is nothing we didn't like about this show. It delivered from start to finish. The cast was top tier; We didn't even realize until intermission that several understudies were performing that afternoon.
What a fantastic, funny telling of a story we knew nothing about. Highly recommend Mincemeat for all. Already considering a second helping ourselves. "
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Christine R from Marshall on Jan 12, 2026
So much more than you thought you were going to see!
"I had been listening to the music for a year. But seeing all of the performances gave each song so much more meaning. The innovative and creative set design and how they can create so many characters with just the 5 actors on stage. The sound was so full with just again 5 actors and a minimal group of musicians. The Dear Bill number brought the house to tears. So spectacularly acted and performed. Surprises galore. Highly Recommend you go see this one!"
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Robin W from Sunnyvale on Jan 12, 2026
Funny frenetic and occasionally touching
"It was very funny and fast paced. The performances were all terrific. I enjoyed it tremendously."
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Peter Reichertz R from Washington on Jan 9, 2026
See this play!
"Fantastic play - funny and moving, with nonstop action. Incredibly clever. We will definitely see it again!"
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Maurice D from Middletown on Jan 6, 2026
Absolutely brilliant!
"The performers were fantastic! So enjoyed it! One of the best shows I have ever seen on Broadway! I need to see again to see what I missed! It was nonstop!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 4, 2026
Entertaining, fast and funny
"The cast did an incredible job with the complicated character changes. Great voices, good songs, and funny one-liners.
I wish I could go see it over and over again. "
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Tomas G from McAllen on Jan 1, 2026
Absolute delight of a show
"Really incredible how 5 actors took a true. story that might be seen as dull and turned it into a really delightful fun experience! Great songs. Some hints of Hamilton style but still kept its own identity. Very funny. Talented acting. Great fast moving and clever choreography."
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Michelle R from Pittsburgh on Jan 1, 2026
Fantastic show!
"The perfect mix of comedy, amazing music, and tender moments. The cast is fabulous, especially since it’s the same 5 people the entire show! Brilliant! "
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Lauren K from Peachtree City on Dec 31, 2025
Some Are Meant to Lead and some are...
"YES!!!!!! You must see this show! Unless you absolutely, positively hate laughing, chuckling, giggling and slapping your thigh from sheer amusement!
I often tell myself that I'm not into musicals, but wait! I find this musical to be creative, funny as funny can get. As a student of history, I love that this play is based on an actual historical event.
Do yourself a favor - see this play!!!"
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Kevin P from New York on Dec 30, 2025
So fun!!!
"The performers were amazing. They did everything. Played all parts and moved props fluidly. Fun true story told in a delightful way."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 21, 2025
A great show! Entertaining and talented cast!
"I loved the music and the talented cast. Great story and was very engaging. The ending was touching!"
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Christopher H from Middleburg on Dec 21, 2025
Non stop entertainment from curtain to curtain
"the energy these performers give to their performances will leave you breathless! Great story, superb writing, energy, wonderful music, lots of laughs"
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Suzanne C from North Haven on Dec 20, 2025
Fabulous
"The actors were amazing, the voices outstanding, the performances incredible. I would see it again in a heartbeat. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 20, 2025
I laughed. I cried…
"Learning the plot of this play many months ago sparked my interest so much that I watched the drama of the same name. My curiosity sparked trying to imagine how this very serious story would be transformed to a musical comedy. The cast delivered! Loved it all! The music the dancing, the story! I recommend knowing the story prior."
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Linda M from Oceanview on Dec 18, 2025
Everything I could have hoped for!
"Amazing show. The talent of this cast is off the charts. The show kept me engaged for absolutely every minute. So, so funny. I have heard it compared to a Month Python-seque show. I’m not a fan of slapstick or overly-physical humor, but this show was smart, witty and funny. The music included a ballad that brought me to tears and showed me the range of the script and the cast. I heard a few people in the audience complaining that they couldn’t understand a lot of the songs; I was surprised to hear that and had no issues myself with hearing/understanding. Overall, this is a new favorite for me and highly recommend it!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 18, 2025
must see
"Don’t miss this show! From the moment it starts till the end you can’t take your eyes off the stage. The song about the letter is why the Tony was given. Amazing!"
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Tommy B from Belmont on Dec 18, 2025
Deserving of Best New Musical award
"Basing this musical on a true story adds to this funny, fast paced, witty, charming production. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 18, 2025
10, 10, 10...
"I am not an aficionado of musical theater by any stretch, but I have seen a fair number, particularly when I was much younger. I think this one is the best produced I have ever seen – the entire choreography and synchronization of singing, dancing, costume, and set, the talent of each cast members and the reception of the audience – WOW!!
then there's the staff - TOP OF THE LINE!!!
and, speaking of lines, most efficient bathroom break EVER!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 17, 2025
Very Funny & Entertaining
"The show was very funny and very well cast. I took my wife as part of our anniversary weekend and she loved it. We had two understudies and you wouldn't have known. Sam Hartley was especially great as Hester and others. We both highly recommend.
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Alex D from BROOKLYN on Dec 14, 2025
Different in the best way
"We love a big broadway musical production. This show was different in the best way. And talk about talent! Five people playing multiple roles and timing it all perfectly. It was funny, charming, interesting. Do yourself a favor and go!"
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Jenna B from Naples on Dec 12, 2025
Surprisingly entertaining
"Since this musical is based on an event during WW II I was not expecting it to be so entertaining. The War was treated with respect and many songs were very moving. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 11, 2025
One of the best I’ve ever seen !
"Such a well done production-with only a few actors and not a fancy set this clever play delivers unexpected greatness !"
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 11, 2025
Unbelievable piece of history
"This is a true story which is remarkable but the way it is portrayed on stage is exceptional. Very clever songs and multiple characters played by all was fun and entertaining. I really enjoyed this musical. "
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Carol A from Los Gatos on Dec 9, 2025
Amazing show
"I learned. I laughed. I was totally blown away. Incredible show that I'd recommend to anyone who is enjoys a bit of history with their musicals."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 8, 2025
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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?
