Official: OPERATION MINCEMEAT to open on Broadway spring 2025 — Page 6

One thing worth considering... both the official website and now social media have said there is no confirmation the original cast will come to Broadway.

Obviously, considering a lot of the appeal of the show in London was based on the the talents and chemistry of the Split Lip company they could still be in negotiations or this could be a marketing tactic to build hype, but just to speculate wildly...

Could this maybe end up as a Spamalot-type situation where the show is cast with a bunch of well-known American comic actors?

From the NYT announcement article: "Thoday said he hopes that the original cast will come to New York, but that that depends on whether they are able to get visas."

I have no idea how this process works. But, it hasn't seemed to be a problem for any other shows recently. Sunset Blvd. and Hills of California both have tons of UK-based actors. I believe in this show. But, it's also 100% giving "Adventures of a first-time producer," which is slightly concerning.

jkcohen626 said: "From the NYT announcement article: "Thoday said he hopes that the original cast will come to New York, but that that depends on whether they are able to get visas."

I have no idea how this process works. But, it hasn't seemed to be a problem for any other shows recently. Sunset Blvd. and Hills of California both have tons of UK-based actors.I believe in this show. But, it's also 100% giving "Adventures of a first-time producer," which is slightly concerning."


It's quite easy to get a visa for performers nowadays (albeit still an annoying and sometimes lengthy process).

Since these performers also wrote the show, it's very easy to make an argument that they are vital to the opening of the show. The producer's quote is a roundabout way of saying "we've offered the roles to the original cast but we don't have all i's dotted and t's crossed yet." Which is better than overpromising and underdelivering.

Meanwhile, Jasmine Amy Rogers still hasn't officially been announced as the star of BOOP, yet Jerry Mitchell and she have been posting all over social media about her being in it.

Updated On: 10/9/24 at 12:37 PM

I saw this today in London and found it quite underwhelming. With all the fans online I really expected more. The broad humor doesn't really work and I didn't find any song particularly memorable. I did like that the theatre sold all the seats for the same price dollar equivalent of $64. Would like to see then bring that over to the US run.

They’ve posted two phone numbers.

The first is Montague musing on casting choices

Second just posted and seemingly confirms original cast is transferring.


Editing - heard the voicemail.

Updated On: 11/1/24 at 09:38 AM

Jumpin_J said: "Call_me_jorge said: "Since it’s now available Mincemeat SHOULD be working with the Shuberts to open at the Music Box instead."

Absolutely no. OM only has a cast of six (not "Six", obviously) and has found a comfortable home in the West End's Fortune Theatre of 432 seats. Too big of a house and the cast members would look lost and the Music Box is over 1000. One of the smallest theaters they could get was the Golden of 800 seats where I think aside from the Booth is a perfect fit. "

Funny…I think the Music Box feels more intimate specifically because the rear mezzanine of the Golden seems much further away than many larger theatres. I would rather sit in the last row of the Music Box mezz than most of the rear mezz of the Golden. Also, I can’t explain why, but the rear of the orchestra of the Gplden seems further away from the stage than the last row of the Music Box orchestra.

Did anyone get the presale code? I waited for an email at 10am and got nothing.

Also waiting as well...

BORN2LEAD

Also, am I crazy or are the taking out the first three rows of the Orchestra?

The maps start at Row D

JSquared2 said: "Regarding prices - are they out of their f*cking minds?? Nothing in the orchestra or front mezz below $179 other than a few rear side orch seats at $149??

I'll wait for papering and/or rush."

At least they won they Olivier. Real Women Have Curves presale is also on and orchestra is $186+ and front mezz $176+ except the last row is $155. Bonkers.

I do think this would've been a show that should have used preview pricing. I believe it'll have fantastic word of mouth. But, it will need to build that. It being a very popular Olivier award winner is good. But, they should act like they're building and selling a new show from scratch because, as we've see in the last few years, London success can sometimes mean nothing.

I, however, do not need to be sold. I was at the first preview on the West End and can't wait to be at the first preview on Broadway!

I am tempted to buy the $49 tickets in the last row of the mezzanine. Do you think I should wait for rush on the day of? I have a party of three coming for my birthday weekend and I want to see this show with them.