BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at the Straz Center

What happens when a black-and-white cartoon icon steps into a world bursting with color? In BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Betty trades her predictable celebrity routine for an unforgettable adventure filled with music, romance, and the bright lights of New York City!

From Cartoon Fame to the Real World

Betty Boop has charmed audiences for generations, but even a legendary cartoon star needs a break sometimes. Tired of her carefully scripted life in a black-and-white world, Betty dreams of something different. With a clever invention created by her Grampy, she gets the chance to leave her animation cell behind and explore modern-day New York City.

Suddenly, she's navigating the Big Apple as a real person! Along the way, Betty discovers newfound freedom, forms meaningful friendships, experiences romance, and learns what it means to live life on her own terms. But back in her cartoon world, things are falling apart without its biggest star. Now Betty must figure out where she truly belongs.

What Makes the Show Special?

• An All-Star Creative Team: Enjoy music by Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning composer David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, a book by Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), and direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots).

• A Spectacle of Music and Dance: Get ready for lively big-band jazz, energetic tap numbers, dazzling costumes, and eye-catching visuals that bring classic 1930s animation together with the magic of live theater.

• A Heartwarming Message: Beneath all the glitz and glamour, BOOP! is an uplifting story about self-discovery, independence, and finding the courage to embrace a more colorful life.

With its infectious music, playful humor, and larger-than-life personality, this feel-good musical brings a beloved pop culture icon into a whole new era.

Catch BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at the Straz Center and join Betty on a colorful journey of friendship, love, and discovering who you really are!