{"id":215045,"date":"2026-03-11T16:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/215045\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T16:06:30","slug":"broadways-operation-mincemeat-ohmary-coming-to-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/215045\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadways’ ‘Operation Mincemeat,’ ‘Oh,Mary!’ coming to San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Broadway San Diego<\/a> announced its 49th season with a special achievement: Each of the seven shows visiting the city are currently playing on Broadway. <\/p>\n

That\u2019s never happened before.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As it becomes more difficult<\/a> for musicals to make money, it makes sense to turn to the pieces that both audiences and critics love when making the gamble of sending those performances on the road. And San Diegans who haven\u2019t made a trek to New York will benefit by seeing the best and brightest new musicals on offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the seven shows touring in San Diego for the 2026-2027 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oh, Mary!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The original cast of \u201cOh, Mary!\u201d on Broadway. (Photo by Emilio Madrid\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, Mary!<\/a>\u201d had major grassroots popularity<\/a> that propelled it to Broadway.\u00a0The dark comedy by Cole Escola will make its West Coast premiere in San Diego from Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. <\/p>\n

The ridiculous, chaotic and historically inaccurate play follows first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, portrayed as an alcoholic aspiring cabaret performer, in the weeks leading up to her husband\u2019s death. The 80-minute, one-act play was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama in addition to winning two Tonys.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Outsiders<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The North American tour company of \u201cThe Outsiders.\u201d (Photo by Matthew Murphy\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

San Diegans may actually have seen this musical<\/a>, based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and movie from Ford Coppola. It originated at the La Jolla Playhouse<\/a> before moving to Broadway, where it captured the Tony\u2019s Best Musical award in 2024. <\/p>\n

The touring version of the gritty coming-of-age story will be back in San Diego Nov. 3-8.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Buena Vista Social Club<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Choreographer Justin Peck, who won a Tony for choreography in \u201cBuena Vista Social Club,\u201d hails from San Diego. (Photo by Matthew Murphy\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

In 1997, an ambitious record producer released an album from Cuba\u2019s most iconic musicians, many of whom had retired from the spotlight. \u201cBuena Vista Social Club<\/a>\u201d became a global hit, and now has a musical dramatizing the events leading up to the album\u2019s release featuring decades of Cuban music performed by a huge ensemble cast. <\/p>\n

The blended Spanish-English musical will be at the Civic Theatre April 13-18, 2027, with Tony-winning choreography from San Diego-raised Justin Peck.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Claire-Marie Hall, David Cumming, Zoe\u0308 Roberts, Natasha Hodgson and Jak Malone of \u201cOperation Mincemeat A New Musical.\u201d (Photo by Matt Crockett\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

Also landing a week later in April 2027, \u201cOperation Mincemeat<\/a>\u201d is set to have audiences in stitches. The wholly original piece has a cast of five playing 87 characters in the true story of British spy hijinks that turned the tide of World War II. <\/p>\n

Expect shenanigans with a corpse, a fake love letter and an unexpected tie to James Bond author Ian Fleming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maybe Happy Ending<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen in the original Broadway production of \u201cMaybe Happy Ending.\u201d (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

Another Tony-winning Best Musical will visit San Diego, from June 1-6, 2027. <\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe Happy Ending<\/a>,\u201d with lyrics written by South Korean artist Hue Park and music by American composer Will Aronson, is a love story between two humanoid \u201chelper robots\u201d made from obsolete technology. The musical explores the meaning of life, love, and being human.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Great Gatsby<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Broadway cast of \u201cThe Great Gatsby.\u201d (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

F. Scott Fitzgerald\u2019s classic book about the trappings of excess has had several adaptations, but never before in musical form. The glitz, glamor and extravagance of a musical<\/a> may fit the source material examining American wealth perfectly. <\/p>\n

The tour will maintain that over-the-top spectacle, including the two cars on stage, when in San Diego June 22-27.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Death Becomes Her<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in the original Broadway cast of comedy musical \u201cDeath Becomes Her.\u201d (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for Murphy Made\/Broadway San Diego)<\/p>\n

The 49th season concludes with the musical comedy \u201cDeath Becomes Her,<\/a>\u201d based on the 1992 film. Set to a fantastic original score, the show about rival actresses seeking to be forever fabulous \u2014 by any means necessary \u2014 promises to be a campy, decadent delight from Aug. 10-15, 2027.<\/p>\n

In addition to the core season, Broadway San Diego has a few extra-season performances not included with season tickets. These are uber-popular classics such as, \u201cPhantom of the Opera,\u201d Disney\u2019s \u201cThe Lion King\u201d and \u201cMamma Mia!\u201d <\/p>\n

Plus, toddler-friendly \u201cBluey\u2019s Big Play\u201d will visit Balboa Theatre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t wait until September, Broadway SD\u2019s 48th season is still underway, with \u201cThe Notebook,\u201d \u201cRiverdance,\u201d \u201cMJ: The Musical,\u201d \u201cThe Sound of Music,\u201d Disney\u2019s \u201cBeauty and the Beast,\u201d San Diego resident Alicia Keys\u2019 \u201cHell\u2019s Kitchen,\u201d and \u201cWater for Elephants\u201d set to arrive with a splash.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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