Operation Mincemeat
This touring Broadway production of *Operation Mincemeat* comes to the National Theatre as part of its U.S. run. The musical, which won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical and was named the number one Broadway show of 2025 by *Entertainment Weekly*, tells the true but almost unbelievable story of a World War II deception operation that involved a dead body, a forged love letter, and a young Ian Fleming. Described as part *Singin’ in the Rain*, part *Strangers on a Train*, and packed with the fast‑paced, hilarious energy of a Mel Brooks farce, the show has earned 88 five‑star reviews and is recommended for audiences who enjoy clever, heartfelt comedy with masterful musical sequences. The creative team behind the book, music, and lyrics includes David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts.
When: June 8 through June 20, 2027. Performances run Tuesday through Sunday each week; there are no Monday performances.
Showtimes: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM; Sunday evenings also at 7:30 PM on June 13 and 20. The full schedule is as follows: Tuesday June 8 at 7:30 PM, Wednesday June 9 at 7:30 PM, Thursday June 10 at 7:30 PM, Friday June 11 at 7:30 PM, Saturday June 12 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Sunday June 13 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Tuesday June 15 at 7:30 PM, Wednesday June 16 at 7:30 PM, Thursday June 17 at 7:30 PM, Friday June 18 at 7:30 PM, Saturday June 19 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Sunday June 20 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Tickets: Individual ticket prices have not been announced. Tickets are currently available through the National Theatre’s season subscription packages, which offer the best seats to multiple shows. Group tickets (for parties of 10 or more) can be requested via an online inquiry form.
Lineup: The show’s creative team is David Cumming (book, music, and lyrics), Felix Hagan (book, music, and lyrics), Natasha Hodgson (book, music, and lyrics), and Zoë Roberts (book, music, and lyrics). The full cast for this touring production has not been listed.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, including a 20‑minute intermission.
Ages: All ages are welcome, and the production is recommended for patrons aged 5 and older.
Venue: National Theatre (Broadway at The National), 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. The venue is surrounded by dining and parking options; a pre‑theatre menu program with participating restaurants is available. Accessibility requests can be made through the group sales inquiry form or by contacting the box office.