Brandon Contreras to join 'Operation Mincemeat' Broadway cast
The complete original cast — David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone, and Zoë Roberts — will depart the musical later this month.
Summary
- Brandon Contreras will replace original cast member David Cumming in Operation Mincemeat on Broadway
- All five original cast members — Cumming; Claire-Marie Hall; Natasha Hodgson; Jak Malone; and Zoë Roberts — depart February 22
Welcome, agent! Brandon Contreras will star in Operation Mincemeat on Broadway this spring, the production announced on social media. The current understudy will now replace original cast member David Cumming as Charles Cholmondeley and others in the musical at the Golden Theatre.
As previously announced, the show's full original cast — Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall (as Jean Leslie), Natasha Hodgson (as Ewen Montagu), Jak Malone (as Hester), and Zoë Roberts (as Johnny Bevan and others) — will depart on February 22. All five originated their roles in the show's Oliver Award-winning London premiere and reprise them on Broadway.
Complete replacement casting for Operation Mincemeat has yet to be announced.
Co-written by the comedy troupe SpitLip (Cumming, Felix Hagan, Hodgson, and Roberts), Operation Mincemeat dramatizes the wild true story of a World War II mission involving a disguised corpse that turned the tide in favor of the Allies. The production was nomination for four 2025 Tony Awards, with Malone taking home the Best Featured Actor prize.
Learn more about Operation Mincemeat on Broadway.
Get Operation Mincemeat tickets now.
Photo credit: Brandon Contreras. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
How do you book tickets for Operation Mincemeat?
Book tickets for Operation Mincemeat on New York Theatre Guide.
Where is Operation Mincemeat playing?
Operation Mincemeat is playing at Golden Theatre. The theatre is located at 252 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
What's the age requirement for Operation Mincemeat?
The recommended age for Operation Mincemeat is Ages 5+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
How long is Operation Mincemeat?
The running time of Operation Mincemeat is 2hr 35min. Incl. 20min intermission.
What is Operation Mincemeat about?
The four-time Tony Award-nominated Operation Mincemeat is the hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won the Allies World War II. That operation transforms into a musical in this five-star production, coming straight to Broadway from a lauded West End run.
What are the songs in Operation Mincemeat?
The original music in this new show tell the story of wartime, so audiences can expect brassy orchestrations, anthemic tunes, and plenty of clever and hilarious lyrics.
Are children allowed at Operation Mincemeat?
While this is a fun comedy, children four and under are not allowed in Broadway shows.
Who directed Operation Mincemeat?
Well, the Allies directed the operation — but! The stage version is directed by Robert Hatsie.
Is Operation Mincemeat good?
This is one of the most anticipated British exports in years, and for good reason: the show got dozens of five-star reviews and was the Olivier winner for Best New Musical.
Who wrote Operation Mincemeat?
The musical comedy troupe SpitLip wrote this musical, and many of its amazing members also star in the show and will be coming with it to Broadway.
Originally published on
