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OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#200
Posted: 2/9/26 at 7:02pm
RussT2 said: "Was at the 2pm matinee on Sunday 2/08 and Gerianne Perez was Montagu. The rest of the UK cast were in their roles. Gerianne was very good and she told me afterwards that she is staying on as Montagu after the UK cast departs. Had a nice visit with Jak after the performance.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/TbtqY0D
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Didn't Gerianne say no stagedoor because it was too cold yesterday? did you go to the backstage? Did she say she'd continue as an understudy, or would be Monty in the new cast? TY
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#201
Posted: 2/10/26 at 1:36pm
SECOND NEW CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Amanda Jill Robinson will be taking over the role of Johnny Bevan from Zoe Roberts.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUlml30DnrR/?igsh=MXl0amJyczBiYTUx
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#202
Posted: 2/11/26 at 11:51am
I was waiting to be buzzed in the backstage door to meet up with Jakk and I chatted with her as she was heading out but she told me she'd be staying on as Montagu.
Updated On: 2/11/26 at 11:51 AMOPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#203
Posted: 2/11/26 at 2:16pm
THIRD NEW CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Jessi Kirtley will be taking over the role of Jean Leslie from Claire-Marie Hall.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoLtoejkxB/?igsh=ZmFwZWxmbncwZXhh
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#204
Posted: 2/11/26 at 6:11pm
So it seems they are bringing in new slate of understudies, and promoting the five current ones to lead?
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#205
Posted: 2/12/26 at 12:51am
if rumors are correct, the last two cast members, presumedly announced tomorrow and friday, will be newcomers to the production.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#206
Posted: 2/12/26 at 1:44pm
FOURTH NEW CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Jeff Kready will be joining the cast and taking over the role of Hester from Jak Malone.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqv7WmjgF5/?igsh=cmpoMWtkanRzZm5x
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#207
Posted: 2/12/26 at 11:10pm
Kready is certainly odd casting for this role--which could be great, dont get me wrong, but I am surprised they chose someone as traditionally handsome All-American here. I saw Kready as (a very boring) Gatsby two years ago--he can certainly charm and sing, so I am genuinely curious to see how he fares here.
Given that Gerianne Perez has gone on for Montagu so many times (and was solid in the role when I saw her this summer) I am surprised she isnt taking over, but we will find out if the Knitel rumor is true tomorrow I guess.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#208
Posted: 2/13/26 at 12:44am
I think I saw the understudy for the Hester rope when I saw this in November. Why didn't they promote them?
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#209
Posted: 2/13/26 at 7:25am
It wouldn’t be sensible to promote all of the understudies since you need somebody who can be ready to jump on and cover, and having a whole new slate of understudies who likely haven’t rehearsed yet imperils the show.
It seems like they saw Gerianne and Sam as the two most valuable understudies for the multiple tracks they cover and want to keep them as such since they are ready to go. Assuming both are staying on, I can’t imagine it also doesn’t come with some sort of pay bump.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#210
Posted: 2/13/26 at 8:18am
FINAL NEW CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Julia Knitel will be joining the cast and taking over the role of Montagu from Natasha Hodgson.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUsu7SRjP1i/?igsh=OW1qa3J2Mm0ydDNz
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/24
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#211
Posted: 2/13/26 at 8:23am
Thats a really cool piece of casting!
quizking101 said: "FINALNEW CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Julia Knitelwill be joining the cast and taking over the role of Montagu from Natasha Hodgson.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUsu7SRjP1i/?igsh=OW1qa3J2Mm0ydDNz"
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#212
Posted: 2/13/26 at 9:20am
Thanks for the explanation re understudies - makes sense
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#213
Posted: 2/13/26 at 10:48am
Yes, thank you for the explanation. I was wondering too, since it seemed like a slap in the face the two who weren't promoted (and seeing that new cast photo still kind of makes me sad). But I see from the Mincemeat wiki (assuming it's accurate) that the same thing happened on the West End with the second cast (two were promoted, two remained understudies, one later moved up too) so I guess it's how it's done and does make a certain amount of sense.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#214
Posted: 2/13/26 at 11:45am
MemorableUserName said: "Yes, thank you for the explanation. I was wondering too, since it seemed like a slap in the face the two who weren't promoted (and seeing that new cast photo still kind of makes me sad). But I see from the Mincemeat wiki (assuming it's accurate) that the same thing happened on the West End with the second cast (two were promoted, two remained understudies, one later moved up too) so I guess it's how it's done and does make a certain amount of sense."
Yeah. Geri Allen on the West End is basically their super cover - she’s been with the show since it opened in London and she’s played, I believe, all the female roles. I believe Gerianne has played all three roles as well, and so she might be the new Jill-of-all-trades.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#215
Posted: 2/13/26 at 11:50am
The new understudies announced today are Lexi Rabadi (SWEENEY TODD), Allison Guinn (TAMMY FAYE), and Robert Ariza (Deaf West SPRING AWAKENING).
Leading Actor Joined: 9/25/24
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#216
Posted: 2/13/26 at 1:00pm
I think people can also specifically audition to be understudies. They don't always want to take over the role full time. It's not a slap in the face.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#217
Posted: 2/13/26 at 3:08pm
quizking101 said: "MemorableUserName said: "Yes, thank you for the explanation. I was wondering too, since it seemed like a slap in the face the two who weren't promoted (and seeing that new cast photo still kind of makes me sad). But I see from the Mincemeat wiki (assuming it's accurate) that the same thing happened on the West End with the second cast (two were promoted, two remained understudies, one later moved up too) so I guess it's how it's done and does make a certain amount of sense."
Yeah. Geri Allen on the West End is basically their super cover - she’s been with the show since it opened in London and she’s played, I believe, all the female roles. I believe Gerianne has played all three roles as well, and so she might be the new Jill-of-all-trades."
Fairly certain Gerianne has not gone on for Jean-Leslie.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#218
Posted: 2/13/26 at 8:04pm
getatme said: "quizking101 said: "MemorableUserName said: "Yes, thank you for the explanation. I was wondering too, since it seemed like a slap in the face the two who weren't promoted (and seeing that new cast photo still kind of makes me sad). But I see from the Mincemeat wiki (assuming it's accurate) that the same thing happened on the West End with the second cast (two were promoted, two remained understudies, one later moved up too) so I guess it's how it's done and does make a certain amount of sense."
Yeah. Geri Allen on the West End is basically their super cover - she’s been with the show since it opened in London and she’s played, I believe, all the female roles. I believe Gerianne has played all three roles as well, and so she might be the new Jill-of-all-trades."
Fairly certain Gerianne has not gone on for Jean-Leslie."
I looked at the spreadsheet for Bingo (which stopped updates around September), the Playbill site, and the Understudies site (which has a gap from mid-December to last week). It appears you are probably correct. (I may have confused Amanda doing a Jean debut).
In either case, I would anticipate Gerianne getting a crack at Jean-Leslie with the new cast if Jessi were to call out before the understudies get up to speed.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#219
Posted: 2/17/26 at 12:02pm
Any new discount code for this? I don’t get a email from them yesterday.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#220
Posted: 2/19/26 at 10:45pm
For those of you going the next three days, the whole cast is expected to be in for Saturday and Sunday (barring exigent circumstance).
Tomorrow (Friday 2/20), Jak and Zoe are being covered by Sam and Amanda.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/7/03
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#221
Posted: 2/21/26 at 8:37am
https://playbill.com/article/the-operation-mincemeat-cast-is-saying-goodbye-to-their-show-but-not-to-each-other?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnS8V1s5S71SCPiBQHAHiZWB0uAu8vbZgnOhgWWl96We0KpWEHmHWxH1r3hjY_aem_wgnbND0UMu6cH4DGyp5NFg
love this article, and them. Happy trails!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#222
Posted: 2/21/26 at 2:48pm
there was so much drama and handwringing over the late Jan snow storm (much of it justified) but i havent heard a word about plans for Broadway on Sunday when a much bigger storm is expected to wallop the City. Will the evening show for Mincemeat go on?
If these forecasts are correct, it would be insane to release 1000 ppl into the snow Sunday night.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#223
Posted: 2/21/26 at 3:08pm
The real gag will be is if the matinee goes on and the evening is cancelled; I say as someone who switched their tickets.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Reviews#224
Posted: 2/21/26 at 3:22pm
TheQuibbler said: "The real gag will be is if the matinee goes on and the evening is cancelled; I say as someone who switched their tickets."
It wouldn't surprise me if they kept both shows tomorrow just to avoid refunds.
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