'BOOP! The Musical' names Broadway cast
The original musical, based on the famous cartoon character Betty Boop, will bring back the principal actors from its world-premiere run in Chicago last year.
UPDATE: BOOP! The Musical has completed its Broadway cast. The below article has been updated with the complete cast.
BOOP! The Musical on Broadway has named its principal cast, all of whom return to the show from its world premiere in Chicago last year. Broadway performances begin at the Broadhurst Theatre on March 11 ahead of an April 5 opening.
The BOOP! Broadway cast includes Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop, Tony Award winner Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Erich Bergen as Raymond, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy, Anastacia McCleskey as Carol, Angelica Hale as Trisha, Phillip Huber as Pudgy the Dog, and Aubie Merrylees as Oscar.
The ensemble includes Lawrence Alexander, Courtney Arango, Colin Bradbury, Tristen Buettel, Joshua Michael Burrage, Victoria Byrd, Dan Castiglione, Rebecca Corrigan, Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald, RJ Higton, Nina Lafarga, Morgan McGhee, Ryah Nixon, Lizzy Tucker, Christian Probst, Ricky Schroeder, Gabriella Sorrentino, Derek Jordan Taylor, David Wright Jr., Damani Van Rensalier, and Amy Van Norstrand.
Directed and choreographed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell, BOOP! follows famous cartoon character Betty Boop on her day off from being famous. She leaves her black-and-white world for an adventure filled with color, music, and love in New York City.
BOOP! The Musical is inspired by the character created by Max Fleischer. As previously announced, the show's writers include Grammy nominee David Foster (music), Tony nominee Susan Birkenhead (lyrics), and Bob Martin (book).
The creative team 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, and illusion designer Skylar Fox.
The show also features marionette design by The Huber Marionettes, music supervision and arrangements by Daryl Waters, orchestrations by Doug Besterman, music direction by Rick Fox, and dance music arrangements by Zane Mark.
Photo credit: Jasmine Amy Rogers, Erich Bergen, and Faith Prince. (Photos courtesy of production; Rogers photo by Michael Hull; Bergen photo by Clogan Studios)
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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