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Something to shout about... BOOP! the musical

12/10/2023

The reviews are in, and BOOP! the Musical's tremendously popular run at Chicago's CIBC Theatre is Something To Shout About! Reviewers and audiences alike are raving about the lively score, rousing dance numbers, colorfully engaging sets visual, the amazingly talented cast, including the remarkable Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop, and its powerful and empowering message: you are capable of amazing things!

As Betty Boop sings in one of her great, show-stopping numbers, this musical really is “Something to Shout About.” - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

This is an absolutely sensational show; see it if it’s at all possible..." Karen Topham, Chicago On Stage

Big, bold and brilliantly choreographed..." - Barbara Vitello, The Daily Herald

Joyous, spectacular, and a creative wonderland!" - Dean Richards, WGN RADIO/TV

This show has everything we’d hope to see in a big stage production." - Kimberly Katz, Buzz Center Stage on Buzznet

With big, boisterous dance numbers, tender ballads, an extraordinary scenic landscape and masterful illusions courtesy of Skylar Fox, “BOOP!” has it all. It's a love story—three actually—but even more it’s a free-spirited and endearing comedy that has a message for all of us about who we are and the impact we can make on the world and the people in it." - Ed Tracy, PicksinSix

Find even more reviews here:

Chicago Concert Review (Andy Argyrakis)
Chicago Culture Authority (Frank Sennett)
The Chicago Sun Times (Catey Sullivan)
The Chicago Tribune (Chris Jones)
Newcity Stage (Brian Hieggelke)
Rolling Out (Eddy Lamarre)

Think the Nicholas Brothers meet the Ziegfeld Follies meet the Rockettes and you get an idea of extraordinary athleticism, precision, grace and sheer show-stoppery Mitchell puts on stage." - Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times

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A first look at BOOP! the musical

11/19/2023

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With just hours to go before our first preview... we're thrilled to share an inside look at BOOP! the Musical!

See BOOP! the Musical on stage at Chicago's CIBC Theatre from November 19 - December 24th!
Learn more at: https://boopthemusical.com/

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get the scoop on boop!

11/16/2023

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Read the full feature: https://www.broadway.com/buzz/203496/...

Check out what happens when Broadway.com Editor-in-Chief Paul Wontorek heads into rehearsal with BOOP! the Musical, and sits down for a chats with director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell and star Jasmine Amy Rogers as they ready the new musical for it's Chicago debut! Previews start November 19th!

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Introducing Jasmine Amy Rogers (a.k.a. betty boop!)

9/30/2023

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The Boop's out of the bag!

Meet the extraordinarily talented Jasmine Amy Rogers. A triple-threat from Texas with an infectious laugh and soaring voice, Jasmine will be stepping in Betty's shoes when BOOP! the Musical premieres at the CBIC Theatre in Chicago in December and, after seeing her absolutely embody Betty in these amazing photos... we can't wait!

Jasmine joins an already amazing team of artists working to bring BOOP! to life including Tony winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, Grammy winning composer David Foster, legendary lyricist Susan Birkenhead, and book writer Bob Martin.

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COMING SOON: BOOP! the musical...

2/14/2023

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Please welcome to the stage…BETTY BOOP! Tony Award®–winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell brings the Queen of the Animated Screen to the theater with Grammy®-winning composer David Foster, Tony-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead, and Tony-winning bookwriter Bob Martin. Get ready for the world premiere Broadway-bound production of BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, coming to Chicago’s CIBC Theatre Nov. 19 - Dec. 31, 2023. For news and upcoming ticket info visit: www.boopthemusical.com. Boop-oop-a-doop!

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PBS corrects misinformation on its site that wrongly credited jazz performer Baby Esther as the inspiration for Betty Boop

9/14/2021

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In a powerful mea culpa recently published on the PBS website, the editors of one of the nation's most trusted and well-respected journalistic outlets retracted and corrected a story it posted online six years ago stating that Betty Boop was based on the African American performer, Baby Esther. In the story, PBS explains how misinformation managed to remain on its website for so long, but even more importantly it took the opportunity to put the full weight of its journalistic expertise behind a concerted effort to set the record straight.

The people at PBS took this story seriously and we couldn't be more grateful. We know that this story touches on subjects that feel particularly thorny right now and we hope that this course correction will move us toward a fuller and more nuanced understanding of this pivotal period in our country's history; one that continues to resonate and influence us to this day.

You can read whole story, appropriately titled "Betty Oops," here: https://www.pbs.org/publiceditor/blogs/pbs-public-editor/betty-oops/

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETTY!

8/9/2021

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Betty Boop made her big screen debut with a bit role in "Dizzy Dishes," on August 9, 1930. This year, we're celebrating Betty's big day with new story in the History section of our website: "Becoming Betty Boop."

Follow Betty's evolution from bit player to super star to international icon.
Check it out HERE!

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A world class couple with a world class collection!

8/3/2021

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Check out this amazing story and television interview on WFAA TV in Arlington, TX, featuring two of our favorite folks: Len and Janet Ellis, whose collection of Betty Boop memorabilia has reached world record proportions!

If their names sound familiar, it may be because they've been kind enough to share some their amazing and wide ranging collection with us on this very site.

See the full story here:
https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/world-record-betty-boop-collection-arlington/287-bfbce63c-7a27-4668-8395-c52145208784

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A note from President and CEO Mark Fleischer:

7/27/2021

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In recent weeks we’ve seen a proliferation of rumors spreading online and across social media regarding the origin of our beloved Betty Boop. We are committed to addressing these rumors, as well as engaging in the very important conversations about race and social and cultural inequity and inequality that are happening right now. As part of this effort, we’ve posted an article on our website exploring and honoring the many talented artists and art forms that came together to inform and inspire the creation of Betty Boop, as well as the complex cultural landscape of New York City in the 1920s and 1930s.

We know that there is conflicting information out there right now, so we have made every effort to share documents and accurate information that will clarify and focus the discussion of Betty’s creation, history and legacy. Betty is and always has been a character whose commitment to love and kindness, independence, mutual respect and universal acceptance embodies the best in all of us. She’s a champion of empowerment and an ambassador of goodwill and joy. It’s in this spirit that we share this bit of her fascinating history. We hope you’ll read it, share it, and enjoy it. This article marks the beginning of an important discussion, and we welcome your thoughts, feedback and questions. READ THE ARTICLE HERE.

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Something to shout about... BOOP! the musical

A first look at BOOP! the musical

get the scoop on boop!

Introducing Jasmine Amy Rogers (a.k.a. betty boop!)

COMING SOON: BOOP! the musical...

PBS corrects misinformation on its site that wrongly credited jazz performer Baby Esther as the inspiration for Betty Boop

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETTY!

A world class couple with a world class collection!

A note from President and CEO Mark Fleischer:

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