BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Reviews

Mel from Chicago, Illinois

GREAT ACTORS

In general this a lovely show but it’ could use some salt to take down some of the sugar. The actors are great but it needs some more work to make it great. Add a little honest comedic reaction to second act where niece enters with Betty. And the Duane and Betty scenes except for the cabaret need more zing. Otherwise why have them? The flutter isn’t enough. But these actors pull this show off.

Colleen f from Chicago, Illinois

BETTY BOOP

I was going to only give this 2 stars but Jasmine Amy Rogers was phenomenal as Betty Boop. Other than her, the rest was a mess. The story was all over the place and made me less and less interested as it went on. Too many characters thrown in that didn’t matter. The musical needed more BOOP - she was there star and there were several scenes and songs that didn’t involve her at all. Would have enjoyed the story more if it followed the REAL story of the woman behind the inspiration of Betty Boop character. Instead it was her in 2023 befriending a teenager and getting into politics. Tried way too hard to be current. And there was zero chemistry between her and her love interest. I’d be surprised if this goes to Broadway. However - Jasmine Any Rogers definitely deserves to be.

Kiki from Chicago, Illinois

BOOP-BOOP-BE-DOOP

It’s a fun show, the cast is extremely strong, and the choreography is Broadway-worthy. But it could benefit from fewer extraneous plot lines. Teen girls should like it, given its girl power theme. Stop by Miller’s Pub for a pre show dinner or after-show drink.

Buzz from Chicago, Illinois

TOO MUCH AND TOO LITTLE

The music was forgettable, the lyrics insufferable and the plot was indecipherable. Aside from those things: Great Show…Not. It seems the play could not figure out if it was 1. A love story 2. A political/satirical romp … or 3. A Wizard of Oz knock-off Boop is a play that doesn’t know itself.

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