BOOP! THE MUSICAL: Betty Lands on Broadway and Broadway Gains a Star — Review
8 / 10
Hurtling towards us through metaphysical universes and a sometimes bumpy production, Rogers arrives fully-formed: a star.
8 / 10
Hurtling towards us through metaphysical universes and a sometimes bumpy production, Rogers arrives fully-formed: a star.
2 / 10
Foster and lyricist Susan Birkenhead load ‘Boop!’ with so many anthems they appear to be auditioning for some new ‘I Love NY’ ad campaign. As for Foster’s tunes, you will leave the Broadhurst humming them, because you’ve heard them all before, whether it is caterwauling gospel or anemic jazz or the ubiquitous female power ballad.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Bob Martin |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Mus | Gregg Barnes |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Jasmine Amy Rogers |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical | Philip S. Rosenberg |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Music | David Foster |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Doug Besterman |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi | Finn Ross |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musi | David Rockwell |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Wig and Hair Design | Sabana Majeed |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE | Jasmine Amy Rogers |
| 2025 | Drama League Awards | OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Bob Martin |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Costume Design | Gregg Barnes |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical | Jasmine Amy Rogers |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Boop! The Musical |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | Susan Birkenhead |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) | David Foster |
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Video/Projections | Finn Ross |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Jerry Mitchell |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Gregg Barnes |
| 2025 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Jasmine Amy Rogers |
Podcasts
Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop! and Spelling Bee) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul in this re-release episode from March 2024! The Tony-nominee discusses bringing icon Betty Boop to life onstage in Boop!
Revisiting Boop! The Musical and Highlights from Broadway Bares and the 2025 Jimmy Awards
In this episode of Half Hour with Jeff & Richie, we return to Boop! The Musical and discuss its place in the Broadway landscape. We share our experience at Broadway Bares, a cornerstone fundraising event for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and reflect on the inspiring performances at the 2025 Jimmy Awards.
Aubie Merrylees on the Joys of BOOP! and the Disappointments of KPOP
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Episode 127 | Angelica Hale: "America's Got Talent"
After a brief hiatus, your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with another can't-miss episode of Survival Jobs —this time sitting down with the sensational Angelica Hale, the powerhouse vocalist and breakout star of Broadway’s BOOP!
S4 EP18 He Knocks Me Out with Jerry Mitchell
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#91 - Jasmine Amy Rogers - Bringing Betty Boop to Life
Tony Nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers joins behind the Awards to give a deep dive into Boop The Musical where she is making her Broadway Debut. Jasmine also shares the process of working with Jerry Mitchell on the workshop and then into the out of town as well as working with David Foster.
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Broadway star Ainsley Melham joins Joel Crump for another edition of Broadway Time at Carmine's! About Ainsley: Ainsley starred as Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway and the Australian National Tour (Helpmann nomination).
Inside Boop! The Musical: A Conversation with Jerry Mitchell
In the episode, Jeff and Richie are joined by Jerry Mitchell to discuss the journey of Boop! The Musical from concept to stage. Jerry reflects on his career highlights, the creative process with the Boop team, and the impact of community initiatives like Broadway Bares.
Ep389 - Erich Bergen: He Can Doo-Doo This!
From recreating music videos on VHS as a kid to being cast by Clint Eastwood with no callback, Erich Bergen’s path in entertainment has always been uniquely his own.
Inside Boop! Musical's Opening Night on Broadway with Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jerry Mitchell & More
Step inside Boop! the Musical's opening night on Broadway as The Art of Kindness host Robert Peterpaul interviews members of the cast and creative team at Sardi's restaurant in NYC. In this episode you will hear from...
BOOP! THE MUSICAL (Broadway) - A Post Show Analysis
In this episode, we dive into Boop! The Musical, now playing at the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. We break down the show's nostalgic yet modern take on the iconic Betty Boop, exploring its themes of identity and self-discovery.
Episode 172: THE ART & CRAFT of BROADWAY ORCHESTRATION with 3-Time Tony Winner DOUG BESTERMAN
My guest this week is the three-time Tony award-winning Broadway orchestrator Doug Besterman, whose 31 Broadway musicals include The Producers, Fosse, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and his very first show, the 1991 revival of Damn Yankees, to name only a few.