"It’s similar to Hamilton in the way that there is a lot of rap and fast talking, however, each song sounds the same with exception of Dear Bill. Imagine someone said to you, “Sing a broadway sounding song!” then you can imagine the music in this play. However, Dear Bill, was so powerful that grown men were shedding tears. The plot is fun and the end is ridiculously hilarious. I truly enjoyed the show through and through. It’s just the music that is not up to par. The beginning of the second act is wonderful. Still laughing at that joke. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 3, 2025
Slow to start but got better and better…
"It was a little confusing to begin - with men playing women’s roles and vice versa, seemed somewhat slapstick.
The first half ended with ‘Dear Bill’ - and this performance was even better than the original recorded version.
The show finished strong and was thoroughly enjoyable. Well done to all."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 23, 2025
Entertaining Light Weight Fare
"Nice production. Small cast. Effective. Unnecessary song to open up Second Act was distractingly obvious. Different than usual Broadway fare. Only one song was memorable. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 31, 2025
Slow start Glitzy finale
"Great performance and staging by five people. The interactions between the actors is a the reason to go to see live performances. The initial part of act 1 is slow as they build the story and picks up considerably before intermission. Act 2 is an energizing funny ride. Buy your tickets - be sure to see this group!!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 9, 2025
I don’t know about this
"We like the production value. The cast was also excellent – so many very talented people went into making this musical. Honestly, however, the play feels incomplete. There was too much of a focus on gags and humor, and when there are emotional beats, they felt incongruous to the whole experience. Some of the jokes were a bit of a miss and borderline distasteful in the current political climate – and historic political climate."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 7, 2026
A foreign language musical
"As I said, a foreign language musical.
The foreign language was ENGLISH. I should say British. If I didn’t know the story I would have been lost.
The singing was great. Their timing was impeccable. Unfortunately I couldn’t understand a word. "
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James L D from Aventura on Mar 4, 2026
Great performers, but long so-so first Act
"Actors were very talented, and I enjoyed all the characters they seamlessly rolled in and out of throughout the musical.
Three of us kept nodding off during the first half, and we were surprised to feel that way since we won't overly tired. Person in front of us also said the same. But, second act was livelier and more enjoyable. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 24, 2025
An enjoyable show that takes history to the stage.
"If you are a history buff, enjoy British humor, and want to see how 5 actors/actresses (most of them are from the original London cast) pull off multiple characters, then this show is for you.
They were all very good, but one actor in particular stood out - Tony Award winner Jak Malone. I can see why he won a Tony for his performance, and he helped carry the show. I came into the show not knowing that 4 out of the 5 actors were from the original cast or that Mr. Malone already earned a Tony for his performance. Well deserved.
I enjoyed it very much but found it difficult to understand what they are saying or singing about. I think it would be helpful for the Playbill to provide the main story points for each act.
Overall, thank you to the actors/actresses, and everyone behind the scenes who provided an entertaining and enjoyable evening. All the best for continued success."
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Anthony P from New York on Dec 5, 2025
If you like it over the top--
"This show is exciting, but way over the top. Its subject is a wartime deception scheme, so it's understood things will be confused, but with five actors/actresses playing multiple indeterminate roles, both male and female (the cast lists an actor, his/her character, then "and others"), I found it absolutely impossible to follow. The production seems designed more to confuse and overwhelm than to present a good yarn. If you want to be regaled (overwhelmed?) with noise, movement, and excitement, and don't care so much about actually "getting" the plot, this show will do the trick. The production's timing and execution were impeccably perfect--but by the time it was over, my brain felt like mincemeat."
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Donald G from Wynnewood on Aug 8, 2025
Good not great
"This was no Hamilton. Casting was questionable with some performers not projecting as fully or clearly as they should have. Slap stick comedy was enjoyed by some in audience but I found a little tedious. The story was good and play well conceived but just thought execution was weak and a little confusing."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 16, 2025
Enjoy this unusual musical based upon a serious true story.
"Liked the energy and music; did not like British accents."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 23, 2025
Fun, but at times I struggled to hear the lyrics/dialogue
"I did have a good time, but felt like there were times when the lyrics were getting buried and I was left trying to guess what each character was saying. It was fun, but sometimes difficult to follow."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 12, 2025
Monty Python humor
"if you liked Monty Python you'll like this. "dear Bill" is one of the all time great love songs!!
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eric a from boca raton on Apr 26, 2025
Fast moving, incredibly hard to understand.
"It could be a five star, but could not understand the actors. Guess I need closed captioning. Frustrating to go through the whole play and only understand 10%. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 25, 2026
Meh
"This musical was really well directed, well acted, and the set design was excellent. But at the end of the day, it's just not great. It's not gonna be a classic. The songs aren't catchy, the story not that engaging, lots of strange tangents and plot decisions, etc. All and all a really well done production of a mediocre musical. Sorry to be the barer of bad news. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jan 8, 2026
Not for Everyone
"The staging, lighting and performances are first-rate. My problem is, having read the book, I don’t think this is subject-matter for a musical comedy. I can’t put my finger on what “British humor” is, but it’s on full display here, and it just isn’t funny, at least to me. The characters are caricatures, clowning through what in real life was deadly serious. "
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John W from Mill Valley on Oct 8, 2025
Know the story before you attend
"Unless one is familiar with the book or movies, it would have been difficult to follow. It was very entertaining and the musical numbers were great, but having only 5 cast members also made it confusing as to who-was-who, at least for the first few acts."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 6, 2025
Not what I expected
"I was expecting it to be more humorous … based on reviews and Tony award. I was disappointed as it was way too long with parts that were not needed. At times I found myself completely bored and wanting to leave the theatre. It was not what I hoped. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 3, 2025
Depends on your funny bone
"If you love a farce this one’s for you. The silliness was well executed, just not my cup of humor. Many audience members were in stitches over the gags."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 15, 2025
Hard to hear…
"If you do go, set your expectations low. It ends better than it starts…it builds and gets better as it goes on. The actors are very hard to understand especially when they are all singing at the same time. They would all benefit from better annunciation."
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 31, 2025
Disappointing show
"The english accents made the dialogue hard to understand. I also am not a fan of British humor. Its a bit too slap stick and corny for my taste. But the couple next to me seemed to enjoy it"
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 6, 2025
Actually mincemeat
"Not particularly funny or clever as ads would lead you to believe. Actors were impressive in their quick changes but the story is bland, veering from attempted comedy to melodrama.
A miss. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 24, 2025
Too much slapstick
"Thought at times during the play of the Keystone Cops. I think I chuckled twice during the play. Others in the packed audience seemed to enjoy the musical but just not my cup of tea."
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 4, 2025
OK
"Had a hard time hearing dialog and lyrics. Every musical number sounded similar. Liked the Nazi number and the, "whose side are you on." I think the physicality was really good. Didn't think anyone in the cast had a great musical voice. That said, the audience, in general, was wildly enthusiastic, just wasn't my cuppa!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 7, 2025
Didn't get it
"There was a lot of laughter and roaring applause, but I felt like I was missing something for most of the show. I would have left at intermission except the person I was with wanted to stay."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 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?
