"Although this was a true operation and a very real part of WWII this play with great humor tells its story. The humor is for the most part a likely truth of how this went down. We all owe a debt of gratitude to the real life hero’s of this operation and a debt of gratitude for the actors in this play. It was fabulous !! I’ll be purchasing a second round of tickets for sure. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 13, 2025
Amazing cast!
"Such a fun musical! 5 cast members play many different roles and it’s flawless. Music is nice.. funny and even poignant. Based on a true story. Get tickets now!"
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Mary Ellen D from Fairfield on Mar 16, 2025
British humor at its best
"Fast speaking, fast moving, jubilant performance.
Great characters clearly depicted through words and actions.
Clever writing, expert singing, overall appeal. The audience hummed in response throughout. Bravo!
Only reservation - children ears may not be fast enough."
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 23, 2025
Dry, mostly unknown story turned into entertaining and funny musical.
"Unlike most musicals we’ve seen, this one had a very small cast who had lots of costume changes and played all the parts. Very dry and unknown story/topic but the creativity to make it entertaining and funny was impressive. Very much enjoyed it. "
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David H from Brandon on Oct 6, 2026
Spectacular cast!
"The cast was beyond amazing. So much talent. Very fast paced, entertaining show with some very touching and heartfelt moments too. Story would be very difficult to follow for younger children."
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Jennifer S from Long Beach on Sep 26, 2026
Fast paced
"The choreography and energy level was great. Fast paced, sometimes too fast paced to keep up. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 17, 2026
A corpse to the rescue
"I thought the play was entertaining imaginative, well directed and acted. It was very helpful that I saw the movie and knew the plot, because otherwise it was so fast moving and I missed words with the accents.
The five actors were terrific.
Of course, the camp was a little over the top for such a serious and important event, but the entertainment value made it worth it."
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 5, 2026
5 unbelievably talented performers!
"Reminiscent of a Comedia troupe these 5 actors juggle characters, harmonies and laughter. Seeing is believing! Just go!"
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John R P from Fort Collins on Aug 29, 2026
Slow start big finish
"The first act was a little slow and in the “operatic” style of “Six” and so could be hard to follow if you don’t know the story. 2nd act brings it all together with a great finish. The cast was AMAZING!"
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Andrea S from BROOKHAVEN on Aug 15, 2026
Well performed , cute interpretation of story
"It was a lively show with good song and dance numbers. However, it was hard to hear clearly the words in the mezzanine section and because of that it was hard to follow because some actors played multiple parts. As a result, some of the storyline was mottled and we were only able to get the gist of the story."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 17, 2026
A merry, madcap romp through an invaluable moment in history.
"3 of the 5 actors in the performance I saw were understudies. Who knew?! They were funny and sharp, with impeccable timing and their interconnectedness was remarkable. The show’s writers were inventive, providing informative, but entertaining numbers with clever choreography and direction pulling it all together. Only suggestion is that there weren’t any truly hummable musical numbers to latch onto post show. "
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Susan C from New York on Jul 16, 2026
Totally enjoyable, fun musical
"The ensemble cast was fantastic; excellent writing and staging.
Such a totally enjoyable evening."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 20, 2026
Great entertaining history. And a lot of fun caricatures!
"Loved the actors, loved the singers and the songs and dances. And, having know the history since my father (a British officer who served in WWII) recounted it to me in the 1960s, I think the people actually involved in this risky deception would also have loved it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 24, 2026
Very good.
"It was reviewed as “the best” and could not live up to expectations. It was good. Really good and cleverly staged. But I kept waiting for “the best.” The hype is unfair. But the play is great. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 22, 2026
Excellent performers!
"I was so impressed with the actors’ performance, singing and dancing. They were each so very talented!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 6, 2026
A fun time in the theater.
"This show was a musical hoot-- 5 actors playing multiple characters with skill and aplomb. It concerns British intelligence's attempts at misdirecting the Nazis from a Sicily invasion in WW2. You do sometimes have to listen closely, as there are English accents and lyrics that go by very quickly. "
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patrick r from Freeport on Mar 30, 2026
Slow start but worth it
"Biggest problem was understanding the British dialect. There were times we could not understand for several minutes. It took a bit to warm up to the show but it turned out to be very good. A little confusing separating the two brothers and their roles in the operation. AMAZING 5 voices! "
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Janyce M from State College on Mar 10, 2026
Great show with one minor thing
"My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed the show! Amazed that 5 people played all the characters, did the set changes and quick costume changes. All five had great voices. We couldn’t agree on who was best. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars, was difficult to understand what they were saying at times, particularly at the beginning. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 26, 2026
Zany, Silly, High Energy Show
"This show reminds me a lot of Spamalot. Monty Python style silly humor, fun songs and dance. This is a fine show for young teens and older. Has a historical plot based on a World War II story. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 20, 2026
A good musical for people who are not into musicals
"My husband and I see a lot of theater, but neither of us is fond of musicals. After reading some reviews, we decided to take a chance on operation mincemeat. We were more than pleasantly surprised. The production is excellent and the acting is superb. We really enjoyed ourselves. "
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Helen L from Wilmington on Jan 22, 2026
A World War Comedy
"A five person show and all five actors blended their talents for an entertaining show. Excellent comedy, good music. Stay with it and the story develops nicely."
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Patrick W from Lansing on Dec 30, 2025
History Presented in Musical Form
"Learning about history of WW II was fascinating and its presentation in a musical format with lively less serious dialogue sometimes made for a very entertaining and enjoyable play."
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Broadway.com Customer on Dec 18, 2025
Fascinating story set to music
"Cast was great with all their role and costume changes. “Dear Bill” was favorite solo by far. "
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Frank C from EXTON on Dec 11, 2025
Entertaining but Monty Pythonesque
"An interesting mixture of traditional show tunes and rap. We liked it."
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Alan S from Pittsford on Oct 23, 2025
Fresh and funny and historically important
"Learn about an event that was an important part of winning WW2 while being entertained with sharp dialogue, on the mark song lyrics, and great acting. Some in the cast actually wrote the book, lyrics and music for this show. Highly recommend."
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LuAnn C from Cambridge on Oct 14, 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?
