“What’s not to love about Betty Boop?” (
Chicago Tribune) For almost a century, Betty has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in
BOOP!, Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to a “bright and bubbly” (
Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City. “A show-stopping rainbow of joy” (
The Daily Beast),
BOOP! is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that’s fun for everyone. Boop-oop-a-doop!
Tony Award®–winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (
Kinky Boots,
La Cage aux Folles,
Hairspray) brings Fleischer Studios’ Queen of the Screen to the theater with celebrated multiple-time Grammy®-winning composer David Foster (“I Have Nothing,” “After the Love Is Gone,” “The Prayer”), Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (
Working,
Jelly’s Last Jam), and Tony-winning bookwriter Bob Martin (
The Drowsy Chaperone,
The Prom).
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
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Here is why we at Broadway Inbound think it's a perfect show for groups:
BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical promises to be a dazzling addition to the grand tradition of Broadway's love for animated icons making the leap from screen to stage. The beloved character who once danced her way through black-and-white cartoons is now set to burst into colorful life on the New York stage. Betty Boop, a character synonymous with sass and sparkle, goes on a whimsical journey that captures not only the heart of New York City but also reaffirms her timeless message of empowerment. True to the spirit of classic Broadway, BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical is a spectacle of traditional Broadway glamour, featuring big, eye-popping sets, lavish costumes, and show-stopping dance numbers. The creative team has spared no expense in crafting an experience that harks back to the golden age of Broadway while infusing it with a modern twist that makes Betty's world as vibrant as ever.
The journey to bring Betty Boop to the musical stage has been a long one, with the idea first developed in 2004. Before making its big splash on Broadway, BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical became a hit with audiences during its original run in Chicago. Critics and theatregoers alike praised the show's infectious music and the dynamic choreography by Jerry Mitchell. So, buckle up for a journey that's as timeless as Betty herself, from her humble cartoon beginnings to her rightful place on the Broadway stage.