Review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ fails its mission

Review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ fails its mission

The theater world is facing a British invasion. Of the 42 2024-25 Broadway shows, almost one in five have previously played in London, with countless more off-Broadway. As Paul Revere so memorably said in 1775, “the British are coming!” This is nothing new — New York City frequently hosts transfers of acclaimed British works — but with each new show comes the question of whether Americans will be receptive to shows made for British audiences. Th…