What is Operation Mincemeat? | Is it Broadway Bound?

What the heck is Operation Mincemeat, the show taking the West End by storm? How would it fare in the US or on Broadway? Is it really the next Hamilton?

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[josephlim]

I'm soooo glad it's coming to Broadway!!! So I forgot it was a film I watched during the pandemic but while watching the musical in London, the plot did seem familiar to me and afterwards I realized I did see the film before. For me, it's the full production that made it work for me: the acting, singing, lyrics, choreography, comedic timing, everything! I wish it the best and am planning to see it again here in NYC!

[tinkg]

Saw it last night on Broadway (in preview). It was fabulous! I went in not knowing anything but the basic premise - unsure how it would be with just 5 actors playing all the parts. CANNOT say enough how much I loved it. "Dear Bill" brought down the house - longest applause I've ever witnessed in theater. Small stage snafu at the very end (Glitzy Finale) but the actors were able to recover and bring us the poignant ending. All the actors were outstanding but I really can't say enough about Natasha Hodgson. Ready to see again.

[mattm]

I saw Operation Mincemeat on Saturday (2.22.25). I thought it was hilarious. I thought there was going to be a standing ovation for "Dear Bill". I want to go see it again...

[philippegli]

I‘ve seen Operation Mincemeat a month ago and loved it very much! The five-people-cast playing about 20 different characters was amazing and I very much enjoyed the music. I’m from Switzerland and I do hope that it could be a smash on Broadway! But difficult to predict for me…

[th]

‘Kill the Beast’ basically the Company that this production came from have been slogging their guts out for at least 14 years. Have seen their productions at the Edinburgh Festival -‘The Boy who kicked pigs’, ‘He had hairy Hands’, ‘Don’t wake the Damp’ were fabulous. They deserve this success here & New York.

[itskatharinequinn]

Have you seen or listened to Mincemeat?? What do you think?

[dodge]

It’s had smash reviews in The New York Times, Washington Post and Variety so…..let’s hope it can cross the pond.

[jsimon]

Well, to quote The Big Lebowski, "That's just, like, your opinion, man". I think it's a whole lotta fun and would definitely see it on Broadway. I didn't have any problems with the accents or the storyline. And plenty of "British" shows have done exceptionally well. "The Play That Goes Wrong", "Six", and some have won Best Musical Tonys like "Billy Elliott". Best of all, it's based on an unbelievable but true story. The songs are equally funny and heartbreaking like "Dear Bill". If it transfers, it's #1 on my must see list.

[kevinmorrison]

Saw it last month and loved every minute of it. The cast is brilliant!! I realized that perhaps I was missing references to some well-known british historical figures simply because they are not part of the cutural education i received. However, the didn't necessarily interfere with my ability to enjoy great performances and an incredibly smart show. As much as I would love to see this come to Broadway, I worry about how it will translate - much like I worry about how Shucked will translate to the West End. Comedy is so culturally specific. Either way, I'd love the opportunity to see it again either back in London or stateside - especially if they can import the cast with the rest of the show . . . Jak Malone and David Cumming made the show!!!

[Itsreallyme]

Having seen Hamilton and Mincemeat...i definitely prefer Mincemeat!!...you got the review spot on. 👌 totally British (I'm British!) ...I think US audiences will struggle..no shade.

[yankee]

Hope it transfers. Have been hearing about it and wanting to see it.

[DancingDlli]

I saw it in London and I loved it. But I agree with you. However, I don’t think it’ll read in America. If you get British humor, then you’d enjoy it. Otherwise, it’ll go over your head.

[randikaplan]

I saw it a few weeks ago. The first act was excellent. I think the second act still needs work. I don’t think it would succeed in this form in NYC.

[Ingexxxable]

It's interesting that... a lot of things you point out here, especially that Mincemeat feels very British, you can actually mirror when thinking about Shucked playing on the West End, which feels of course very American. I haven't seen both but I'm very curious and interested how audiences will react, in both cases if they happen.