"Although there are only five cast members, this hilarious romp, which came directly from London’s West End, is very well done! Each cast member is incredibly talented both in dialogue and song. This show is based on true events which took place during World War II. I listened to the cast album before I went and I think it might have been a little confusing if I hadn’t so I would highly recommend that you do that. It is very witty and funny and I would highly recommend it."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 20, 2025
Fun, creative, insanely talented cast
"Who would have thought the story of an MI5 operations from WWII could be woven into a delightful musical? That’s Ooeration Mincemeat. Funny, clever, at times touching…it was a classic musical with a stellar cast."
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 15, 2025
a well done show
"The performers are extremely talented.They each play multiple characters and did so so seemlessly you would think there was a much larger cast. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 29, 2025
Great energy
"The actors’ timing was impeccable, which it had to be for such demanding roles. I had no trouble following the multiplicity of roles each actor played, which is more a credit to the actors than to me. “Dear Bill” deserves all the praise it has received.
I had two objections. I had trouble understanding the lyrics of many of the songs, although the music as a whole was lovely. Second, the beginning of the second act was farcical, somewhat reminiscent of “Springtime for Hitler,” except it wasn’t funny.
The ending was bizarre but ultimately satisfying. Finally, seeing the actors having such a fun time performing was worth the price of admission."
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Reid W from Philadelphia on Jun 23, 2025
Wild and creative theatre
"A small cast of 5 creates suspense, chaos and insight into an incredible WWII deception. It's a wild and crazy ride that results in helping to win the War & tick Hitler. Great singing and acting! "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 25, 2025
Very enjoyable
"The Show was really fun. Good music and the cast was incredible playing multiple characters. It was very entertaining and the crowd loved it. "
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Broadway.com Customer on May 15, 2025
Smart, hilarious, irreverent, moving
"This is an extremely clever show about an actual historical event that is stranger than fiction. The dialogue, music, lyrics and choreography are all spot on and the cast are incredibly talented. Starts off a little slow but ends with a bang. Highly recommend."
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Broadway.com Customer on May 8, 2025
Great fun!
"My husband and I saw this musical at yesterday’s matinee. I loved it and had a rollicking good time. My husband, however, did not care for the English style of farce. I mention this because while it is a lot of fun, the style of humor is not for everyone. Just something to consider. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 24, 2025
Clever, comic history
"While based on actual history, Operation Mincemeat shared of folks doing their bit for the war with their own tics and isms, with almost slapstick, clever humor, some kitsch, and a few poignant moments. Great fun!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 11, 2025
Real History!
"The actors were superb. The dialog was so clever and funny. One issue--because the dailog was so quick it was difficult to understand. Others in the audience felt the same way. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Mar 7, 2025
Operation Mincemeat. Strange title but great show!
"The players, only 5 of them, played multiple parts, both male and female and were spectacular. The show was bright and funny, and I would recommend it to anyone with a sense of humor."
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John B from Rockville Centre on Feb 24, 2025
Clever, inventive, and at times frenetic show
"I probably need to see it again to catch all the clever word play in the song lyrics and staging maneuvers . It kept my complete attention the whole time. The staging and choreography were delightful. I don’t think children would “get” it."
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Russell J from Escondido on May 28, 2026
Worth the Watch
"Was interested in this niche show based on reviews stating how hilarious it was. It was certainly good. The first act was a bit slow but I was laughing the whole second act. Not sure I’d see it again but I’m glad I saw it. The ticket prices were a bit steep for a show with 5 actors and piped in music. The 5 actors were so talented. Well written and performed!!"
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Laurie H from Winter garden on May 7, 2026
Absurd, of course
"Musical comedy about spying is absurd on the face of it. Once past that, the stage design is excellent and the singing is great. "
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Marcus B from Bastrop on May 3, 2026
History set to music
"What a fun show ! The troupe is simply fantastic. It was wonderful to see the fast costume changes and the story is amazing because it actually happened. Great evening of theatre. "
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Harold B from Holliswood on Mar 12, 2026
The British slapstick humor gets old fast.
"The British style slapstick humor gets old very quickly. So I was ready to leave at intermission. But glad I stayed because good ending to the story. Lots of talented actors on the stage with great energy. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Feb 20, 2026
Fast paced and very good
"The first ten to fifteen minutes were off-putting for me and I did not think I would like it. Character development, getting use to the fast paced dialogue and the performers playing many different characters. But once I adjusted and became comfortable, understanding how this was working it was fantastic. The characters switching hats so often was fun and showed their range. The story telling was wonderful, but we did not catch all the dialogue (fast paced). Liked the moments of tongue and cheek scenes. What made it very good was it was based upon a true story, which we were aware of prior to the show. We recommend this show."
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Roger G from Asheville on Jan 16, 2026
Lots of fun and quirk
"Loved the action, talent and humor.
Hard to understand the lyrics of the musical numbers. "
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Mark B from San Francisco on Nov 12, 2025
Amazing Performance Only Marred By Sound
"That five actors showed so such versatility and energy over the length of the musical was impressive. Our only complaint was it was hard to understand the words of the early songs. It was if the mics were off or orchestra too loud."
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Guy G from Nashville on Nov 5, 2025
A lovely broadway experience
"Though I am not particularly fond of musicals, I found OM to have an extremely talented crew of 5
actors/ dancers/ singers were they all!
It had charm and an old fashion fun feel to it"
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Broadway.com Customer on Oct 20, 2025
Could be shorter
"Good passion and talent! Sometimes felt a little Vaudevillian."
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 6, 2025
Loved it but missed some of it
"I loved the play. The singing, dancing and versatility of the actors was amazing. I had some difficulty understanding much of the language.
A synopsis of the play would have been helpful. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 4, 2025
Similar to Hamilton but…
"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
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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?
