BOOP! The Musical

The Betty Boop Musical Developed in 2003

The Betty Boop Broadway musical has been in the works since 2003.

When the original musical was first developed in 2003, it was set for a 2005 premiere in the Netherlands but that plan did not pan out due to financial issues.

2007 Version of the Show

The musical was later taken over in 2007 by Sally Robinson and Oscar Williams, who partnered with Susan Birkenhead and David Foster. They developed a new version of the show.

The musical was then set to debut again in the Netherlands, but this time in 2011 - which also failed.

2023 Chicago Production And Then Broadway

Betty Boop was finally slated to premiere in Chicago and then expected to open on Broadway in 2025. The Chicago engagement ran from the 19th of November, 2023 to the 31st of December, 2023 at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago.

Jasmine Amy Rogers, who recently finished a run as the scene-stealing Gretchen Wieners in the national tour of Mean Girls, has been cast in the title role of the pre-Broadway world premiere of BOOP! The Musical.

Boop! The Boop-Oop-a-Doosical

The new show name is BOOP! The Musical, but the show has also been known as Boop! The Boop-Oop-a-Doosical

Comparison to The Barbie Movie

The BOOP! The Musical storyline has many similar traits to the 2023 Barbie hit movie.

Empowerment and Self-Discovery:

• The BOOP!: The protagonist, Betty Boop, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, embracing her unique talents and personality.
• Barbie: Barbie undergoes a transformative journey from her perfect world to the real world, discovering her true self and realizing her potential beyond her traditional roles.

Breaking Stereotypes:

• The BOOP!: Betty challenges the stereotypical roles assigned to her, proving that she is more than just a cartoon character with a cute face.
• Barbie: The movie portrays Barbie breaking free from the stereotypical image of a doll, showing that she can be anything she aspires to be, beyond beauty and fashion.

Female Friendship and Support:

• The BOOP!: Betty is supported by a diverse group of friends who help her navigate her challenges and celebrate her successes.
• Barbie: Barbie's journey is supported by her friends, who encourage her to pursue her dreams and stand up for herself.

Humor and Whimsy:

• The BOOP!: The musical incorporates humor and whimsy, using light-hearted and entertaining elements to convey its message.
• Barbie: The movie blends humor and whimsy with its storyline, making the narrative engaging and relatable for audiences of all ages.

Exploration of Identity:

• The BOOP!: Betty's journey is centered around understanding her identity and what she truly wants in life.
• Barbie: Barbie explores her identity, questioning her purpose and place in both the perfect Barbie world and the real world.

Modern Feminist Themes:

• The BOOP!: The musical promotes modern feminist themes, advocating for women's independence and the breaking of societal expectations.
• Barbie: The movie addresses modern feminist themes, highlighting the importance of self-empowerment and challenging traditional gender roles.

Both stories, while set in different universes, resonate with audiences by addressing universal themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the breaking of stereotypes.

Barbie's Massive Revenue

Barbie might have been the biggest movie hit of 2023, but it's also just the third movie in this century to hit a remarkable box office record. Throughout its theatrical run, Greta Gerwig's film based on the iconic Mattel toy earned over $1.4 billion worldwide with $636 million of that coming from the US domestic market,

BOOP! The Musical Gets Greenlit

This massive box office revenue of Barbie may have something to do with the Boop! The Musical was finally greenlit for Broadway, as the show had been languishing since 2003 without really doing anything, until Barbie appeared at movie theaters.