October 4th 2023.
Jasmine Amy Rogers is set to take center stage as the lead character in the upcoming musical "BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical". Rogers is a 23-year-old African-American actress, and she perfectly fits the role of the iconic Betty Boop. Tony award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell has nothing but praise for Rogers, noting her versatile talents in singing, dancing, and acting.
The musical promises to deliver an energetic and captivating show. It is inspired by Max Fleischer’s classic characters, and features music by Grammy award-winning artist David Foster, lyrics by Tony nominated Susan Birkenhead, and a book by Tony award-winner Bob Martin. The story follows Betty as she embarks on a quest for an ordinary day away from her celebrity status, and it will send the message of empowerment to all audiences.
Behind the scenes, a team of talented people are working hard to make the musical a success. This includes set design by David Rockwell, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Philip S. Rosenberg, sound design by Gareth Owen, projection design by Finn Ross, and musical supervision by Daryl Waters.
Betty Boop made her debut in 1930, initially as a canine-like character. However, she soon evolved into a human character, becoming the world's only female animated star in 1932. The character was voiced by Mae Questel, and she was inspired by Esther Jones, or “Baby Esther”, a talented child performer from Chicago. In 1930, a lawsuit revealed the true origins of Betty Boop. Helen Kane, a white performer, sued Fleisher Studios for appropriating her character, which was ultimately revealed to be based on Jones' scat act. This recognition has led to neither Kane nor Jones being credited as the source.
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