Operation Mincemeat at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

“One of the season’s most exhilarating new musicals. In the spirit of ‘Austin Powers’, ‘Monty Python’, and the high-concept farce of Alan Ayckbourn, ‘Operation Mincemeat’ is both unabashedly goofy and exceptionally smart.” – The Washington Post

It’s a top secret absurd World War II espionage mission; it’s a riotous, rapid-fire spy spoof; it’s a high-concept farce in a Monty Python-meets-Hamilton-style; it’s a cultural awakening that makes you wonder how anything related to war could possibly be humorous; it’s a performance oozing with panache, truth, with and flawless executions; and it’s the one show that you really should do anything in your power to see: beg, steal, borrow – maybe even disguise a corpse! 

Operation Mincemeat has taken the world by storm, as nowhere in history is there a true story as interesting and unusual as this; nowhere will you find a multitalented cast with a more potent acting force than this; and nowhere will you be as entertained, exhilarated, and emotionally moved as this! 

That’s right – the biggest, most hilarious true story of the secret mission that turned the tides of World War II for the Allied Forces is now a musical – the best-reviewed show in the West End and one of our favorites, and it is coming to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre soon for a strict limited engagement! 

Operation Mincemeat Tickets

This new smash-hit, high-energy production that is about to descend upon North America is living up to its reputation, and the venue is bound to fill up fast – so go ahead, get down to the box office now to secure your premier seats for the biggest must-see of the season! Operation Mincemeat is quickly becoming the sellout it deserves to be – so don’t snooze! Alternatively, if you’re keen on skipping the queue and making sure that you get in, we’d recommend that you click on the Buy Tickets link now to be redirected to TicketSqueeze.com – the world’s most reliable online marketplace. Here you’ll be able to select your seats of choice and process the transaction within minutes – quickly, securely, and efficiently! 

“The #1 Broadway show of 2025!” – Entertainment Weekly

SYNOPSIS

What happens when the country you need to invade has been reinforced by 100,000 German troops? What plans will you come up with to focus their attention elsewhere?

Enter a ragtag MI5 team comprising one greatly ambitious agent, one very meticulous agent, a secretary, and a young author Ian Fleming – and the plan starts to take shape: a stolen dead body, forged documents, and a fake love letter. And thus, the corpse of a homeless man becomes that of “Captain William Martin”. His pockets get stuffed with deeply fake, yet deeply romantic letters, a fake military ID, and even photographs of his fake fiancée named Pam, who is patiently awaiting her lover to return home. “Captain William Martin” makes his appearance on the shores of Spain, where the documents fall into the hands of the German intelligence, and thanks to the false information provided, the German troops are relocated to where the documents suggested an invasion is bound to take place, clearing the way to Sicily, and ultimately turning the tide for the Allied Forces. 

It is nearly impossible to believe that a tale as absurd, improbable, and unbelievable as this could be true – yet, every bit of it is factual. It is unusual, it is exhilarating, it is engaging, it entertains, and it educates, but most of all, it is emotionally moving – and jam-packed with clever lyrics, showstopping music, rapid-fire humor, a beautifully dense, yet clear script, and heavy underlying emotion. 

Operation Mincemeat hasn’t been hailed as one of Broadway’s best shows of 2025 for nothing – it cannot be missed! 

“Is the quite splendid ‘Operation Mincemeat’ ridiculously clever or cleverly ridiculous? Both – this is the musical you didn’t know you needed.” – Variety

CREATIVE TEAM

Operation Mincemeat: the comedy musical that brings together the absurd tale of a World War II espionage mission featuring a dead body, a fake love letter and – of all people – Ian Fleming. The musical comedy troupe SpitLip, featuring David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts, has created a masterclass in musical theatre that knocked the West End off its rails with its stunning book, music, and lyrics – and North America is up next!

Director Robert Hastie (The Traitors, Hamlet, Summerfolk, Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Of Kith and Kin) has breathed life into an exhilarating production jam-packed with controlled chaos, genuine emotional weight, and high-concept farce – the biggest must-see of the year! The world-renowned creative team also includes the visionary talents of choreographer Jenny Arnold, set and costume designer Ben Stones, lighting designer Mark Henderson, sound designer Mike Walker, orchestrator and vocal arranger Steve Sidwell, musical supervisor Joe Bunker, musical director Ben Cox, stage manager Ali Wade, and produced by Avalon and SpitLip. 

“Mincemeat is a triumphant blend of slapstick, farce, intricate plotting, deceptively simple characterizations, terrific music and deliciously energetic performances.” – Deadline

CAST

The multitalented cast of Operation Mincemeat might be small, but they pack a punch like few. With characterizations that draws audiences right into the story, clever and flawless execution, vocal chops that delivers the showstopping music with conviction, acting skills that could kick dust in eyes, and storytelling skills that can take an audience from crawling with laughter to emotionally loaded moments, Operation Mincemeat boasts one of the most superb casts you’ve ever seen! 

Audiences can look forward to the talents of Brandon Contreras as Charles Cholmondeley, Jessi Kirtley as Jean Leslie, Julia Knitel as Ewen Montagu, Jeff Kready as Hester Leggatt, and Amanda Jill Robertson as Johnny Bevan. Each of these cast members also portray other roles in the production, and the performances might sometimes be subject to understudy rotations. 

“Quick on its feet and generous with its humor, ‘Mincemeat’ is a breath of fresh air offering complex storytelling, masterful musical sequences, thoughtful themes, and an absolutely bonkers plot. There’s nothing else like it on Broadway.” – Entertainment Weekly

HISTORY & LEGACY

In 1943, a British deception operation was undertaken to disguise the Allied Invasion of Sicily, throwing the Axis powers off-track into believing that invasions were bound to take place in Greece and Sardinia. This operation was highly successful, and fast-tracked the Allied victory of World War II. 

This hilarious, absurd and slightly improbable operation inspired writers Natasha Hodgson, David Cumming and Zoë Roberts, along with Jak Malone and Rory Furey-King to write a brand new production, as commissioned by the New Diorama Theatre near Regent’s Park, in the London Borough of Camden. 

Operation Mincemeat premiered in May 2019, transferring to the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, opening in March 2023. The production quickly became the best-reviewed show in West End history, obtaining no less than 88 five-star reviews and multiple awards. Operation Mincemeat had its Broadway premiere at the Golden Theatre in March 2025, becoming one of Broadway’s very best. 

To date, Operation Mincemeat has received no less than a Stage Debut Award, two Off West End Theatre Awards, three West End Wilma Awards, a WhatsOnStage Award, two Laurence Olivier Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama Desk Award, a Tony Award, and a Dorian Award. 

“It’s not just the best musical I’ve seen; it’s the most rewarding theatrical experience I’ve ever had.” – The New York Times Magazine

THE HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE

Throning out above all the great theatres in and around central Los Angeles, you’ll find the iconic Hollywood Pantages Theatre on 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, one of the nation’s most iconic, adored, and historical theatres. Designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca as the last movie palace ever built in Hollywood, the Hollywood Pantages Theatre opened in June 1930 with the screening of MGM’s The Floradora Girl, and has since become one of North America’s go-to’s for the best of the best in live entertainment – from large-scale Broadway productions to music concerts, from comedy shows to dance extravaganzas and more. 

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is a breathtaking Art Deco masterpiece, with a stunning exterior featuring a towering iconic marquee, stunning sculptures, large decorative pillars, and wonderful metal patterns decorating the largely concrete structure. On the inside, the Hollywood Pantages Theatre boasts lavish gold, silver and bronze geometric patterns, a gorgeous lobby with Art Deco beauty and gilded details, alongside a majestic auditorium with a breathtaking backlit starburst design on the ceiling and an incredible chandelier at the centre. The auditorium features a tiered layout with luxurious seating across a pit, an orchestra floor and a mezzanine for over 2,700 patrons, along with to-the-minute sound and lighting, fantastic acoustics, and incredible views of the stage from all seats. The venue’s amenities include three lobby bars with a wide array of drink and snack options, two smaller mezzanine bars, snack counters with a limited selection of snacks, easily accessible restrooms, an assistive hearing loop system, wheelchair-accessible entrances, lobby monitors, and a VIP lounge. 

“Operation Mincemeat is a highlight of the season.” – Theatermania