OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews — Page 4

Yes, very aware of the supply.  MHE is getting 'overhype' buzz now from new attendees, due to online and word of mouth overhype, pushy reditors among them.   MHE's narrative has become stale with several new small 'under dog' shows out there now, each in their own way (OM, BVSC, DO etc).  MHE is now another show in this fray. 

Mincemeat is the underdog of the moment, come stateside to the musical "American first" critics. And yes, it's impressive that Mincemeat has come in with a fantastic average ticket price, even with the early "gold ticket" ticket discounts in the mix, despite its packed smaller (if we must compare) house.  MHE has had nice momentum but the it now shares it will a lot of other shows on their upward trajectories.  Dead Outlaw looks to gain traction on Broadway as the newest underdog reviewed in a few weeks.  Audience are now looking to the new collection of spring show underdogs.  The tide is changing.  It's a nice season with and underdog story of ones choice.  With many in the mix could Death Becomes Her squeak out a win?

Mickey Jo has interesting reviews, of the Mincemeat reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVKHTIsgCk4

Updated On: 3/22/25 at 09:20 AM

MHE was the frontrunner.  Now, with "new musical" competition in the mix that has changed. The splitting has commenced.

Updated On: 3/22/25 at 09:28 AM

But at least they're proving they can be as aggressively annoying in favor of a show as they are against one. Consistency!

It’s interesting how over the years, many of us have become pros at deciphering trolls and who works for a show. You’d think by now, that they’d know they have to do better and find new ways of posting to at least TRY to throw us off the scent of their agenda. 

Jordan Catalano said: "It’s interesting how over the years, many of us havebecome pros at deciphering trolls and who works for a show. You’d think by now, that they’d know they have to do better and find new ways of posting to at least TRY to throw us off the scent of their agenda."

I also think we (as a group) have become great at knowing which posters have changed their names along the way. :) Unless those are the "trolls" you are referring to?

Updated On: 3/22/25 at 11:53 AM

Jordan Catalano said: "No actually (in that post, at least) I was referring to people who or shill - maybe that was the better word to use - for or against certain shows. “Boop”, anyone?"

The Boop became tiresome after the first couple of posts but then the incessant posting brought it to a whole different level. 

MemorableUserName said: "The Wrap

‘Operation Mincemeat’ Broadway Review: This British Import Works Way Too Hard to Be Fun

Nothing kills a laugh faster than seeing actors sweat



https://www.thewrap.com/operation-mincemeat-broadway-review/"

It's a five person, full length musical. You think they'll be in lounge chairs and PJ's for two and a half hours? It's work. I don't know what you were expecting. 

Jumpin_J said: "MemorableUserName said: "The Wrap

‘Operation Mincemeat’ Broadway Review: This British Import Works Way Too Hard to Be Fun

Nothing kills a laugh faster than seeing actors sweat



https://www.thewrap.com/operation-mincemeat-broadway-review/"

It's a five person, full length musical. You think they'll be in lounge chairs and PJ's for two and a half hours? It's work. I don't know what you were expecting."

Hofler's review isn't very good, but the point is that being able to "see the sweat" (i.e., the effort) is a quick way to deflate comedy because it comes across as forced and desperate.

Also new $79 lottery for next four weeks.

https://deadline.com/2025/03/operation-mincemeat-broadway-closing-date-1236347657/

Producers also announced today that due to overwhelming demand the production has announced a ticket draw for an undisclosed number of $79 tickets for every performance over the next four weeks. The draw for all of the $79 tickets will be conducted on March 31, with winners notified by email. The tickets must be claimed within 24 hours after the drawing on March 31. Sign up for the draw here.

It's selling extremely well. If it grabs the Best Musical Tony, it'll be a hot ticket for awhile.

How a Broadway Musical Revealed a Family’s World War II Spy Secrets

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/theater/operation-mincemeat-descendants-family.html?unlocked_article_code=1.604.Mcxm.rEKp4c6A7Y2Z&smid=nytcore-android-share

Presale code for the extension today is MILKYPIG.

 

I bought one of the $59 tickets.  I'm still not 100% sure I'm heading back to NYC next fall with the all the tarrif issues etc between the US & Canada.  You can't even talk openly about visiting the US right now.