'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' to premiere on Broadway in April 2025
The show had a pre-Broadway run in Chicago in November 2023, which starred Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role and opened to widespread critical acclaim.
UPDATE: BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical will begin Broadway performances on March 11 ahead of an April 5 opening at the Broadhurst Theatre.
Boop-oop-a-Broadway! BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical is set to open on Broadway in April 2025, with exact dates and a venue to be announced.
The show had a critically acclaimed world premiere at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago from November to December 2023. BOOP! follows Betty as she takes a break from her celebrity life in black and white and steps into the colorful world of New York City for an adventurous day off.
The show features music by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and a book by Bob Martin, all based on the iconic character created by Max Fleischer. Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde) directed and choreographed the Chicago run and will do so for Broadway.
"Creating BOOP! with David, Susan, and Bob and premiering in Chicago last holiday season was a gift to all of us and our entire family," Mitchell said in a statement. "I can't wait to bring Betty home to Broadway next spring."
The creative team for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical also includes set designer David Rockwell, costume designer Gregg Barnes, lighting designer Philip S. Rosenberg, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Finn Ross, hair and wig designer Sabana Majeed, makeup designer Michael Clifton, illusions designer Skylar Fox, and marionette designer The Huber Marionettes.
Music supervision and arrangements are by Daryl Waters, orchestrations by Doug Besterman, dance music arrangements by Zane Mark, and music direction and additional arrangements by Andrew Resnick.
Casting for BOOP! on Broadway has yet to be announced. Jasmine Amy Rogers played the title role in Chicago, and the Chicago Sun-Times critic wrote that Rogers "radiates star wattage" in a show that boasts "extraordinary athleticism, precision, grace and sheer show-stoppery."
Photo credit: Jasmine Amy Rogers in BOOP! in Chicago. (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Frequently asked questions
Where is BOOP! The Musical playing?
BOOP! The Musical is playing at Broadhurst Theatre. The theatre is located at 235 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is BOOP! The Musical?
The running time of BOOP! The Musical is 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What is BOOP! The Musical about?
After wowing audiences in Chicago, the three-time Tony Award-nominated BOOP! The Musical takes the Big Apple by storm in a dazzling production directed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, La Cage aux Folles, Hairspray). BOOP! The Musical brings the beloved cartoon character to the stage, singing and dancing, for the first time ever.
How do you book tickets for BOOP! The Musical?
Book tickets for BOOP! The Musical on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age requirement for BOOP! The Musical?
The recommended age for BOOP! The Musical is Ages 8+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted..
What are the songs in BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical?
The jubilant songs have the feel of a razzle-dazzle Broadway show complete with love ballads and show-stopping dance numbers.
Who wrote BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical?
Grammy Award winner David Foster, Tony Award nominee Susan Birkenhead, and Tony Award winner Bob Martin wrote this new musical.
Who directed BOOP! The Betty Boop musical?
Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, a Broadway legend known for his song-and-dance pizazz, stages this new musical.
Is BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical good?
Critics loved the Chicago production, now coming to Broadway. “David Foster's score is filled with riches," the Chicago Sun-Times wrote, and audiences are responding to the feel-good energy of seeing this story and the character coming to life.
What is the age recommendation for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical?
The musical is recommended for ages eight and up. Children under four years old will not be admitted.
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