BOOP! Musical Lyrics

From Ink to Reality.

BOOP! The Musical reimagines the legendary "Betty Boop" for a new generation. The show opens in her iconic black-and-white cartoon world. There, Betty’s life as a jazz-singing star feels repetitive and hollow. Craving more than celebrity, she wants to discover who she is beyond the fame. Her Grampy, a lovable inventor, builds a machine that can transport her to the real world. Just like that, Betty lands in 2023 New York City.

Jazz, Love, and Comic Con.

Betty crashes into the arms of Dwayne, a jazz trumpeter, at New York Comic Con. From there, her adventure begins. She meets Trisha, a teen obsessed with Betty Boop cosplay. The two strike up a friendship that becomes the emotional core of the show. Trisha's foster mom, Carol, soon joins the story —she’s a powerful figure who’ll later be inspired to run for mayor. Meanwhile, Betty catches the attention of sleazy politician Raymond, who wants to exploit her star power.

A Tale of Two Worlds.

Back in cartoon land, ToonTown starts unraveling without Betty. Her absence disrupts the very fabric of her animated home. Grampy and former flame Valentina scramble to bring her back. Valentina, a genius NASA scientist, discovers how to cross between dimensions. Back in New York, Betty navigates fame, betrayal, love, and purpose. After a humiliating moment with Raymond, she regains her voice literally and metaphorically. She supports Carol’s campaign and begins to fall for Dwayne. But there’s a twist: if she doesn’t return soon, ToonTown will vanish.

Color Returns With Clarity.

Betty chooses to return, only to find that Valentina has stabilized the portal. That means friends and lovers from both worlds can now coexist. The finale sees Betty and Dwayne kiss as ToonTown explodes into vibrant color, symbolizing unity, growth, and love.

New Musical Numbers That Shine.

The score is a blend of big Broadway sound and classic jazz, written by David Foster.

• “A Little Versatility” – Betty’s declaration of her tired fame.
• “In Color” – A metaphor for discovery and individuality.
• “She Knocks Me Out” – Dwayne's love ballad to Betty.
• “My Hero” – Betty lifts up Trisha with this emotional duet.
• “Color of Love” – The triumphant, technicolor finale.

Visual Magic and Production Highlights.

Directed by Jerry Mitchell, the show dazzles with seamless scene transitions. Set designer David Rockwell crafts two vivid worlds: grayscale cartoons and modern NYC. Audiences watch in awe as black-and-white melts into vibrant color. It's more than stagecraft—it's a visual metaphor for Betty’s journey of selfhood. Other creatives include:

• Costumes by Gregg Barnes.
• Lighting by Philip S. Rosenberg.
• Sound by Gareth Owen.
• Projections by Finn Ross.

The Cast Bringing Betty to Broadway.

The Broadway production, which opened in April 2025, stars:

• Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop – a breakout, high-energy performance.
• Faith Prince as Valentina – with power and emotional depth.
• Ainsley Melham as Dwayne – charismatic and tender.
• Erich Bergen as Raymond – charmingly smarmy.
• Angelica Hale as Trisha – scene-stealing and heartfelt.
• Stephen DeRosa as Grampy – whimsical and grounded.

BOOP! Is Built to Last.

The musical blends nostalgia with fresh storytelling. It celebrates self-worth, identity, and joy. Critics have compared it to Enchanted, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Barbie. Despite some critiques of an overstuffed plot, the music, staging, and performances are receiving glowing praise.