"Boop! The Musical" premieres on Broadway featuring stars

A new musical titled "Boop! The Musical" is bringing the beloved cartoon character Betty Boop to Broadway. The show features Jasmine Amy Rogers, a newcomer, making her Broadway debut. She has received positive reviews for her performance after a successful tryout in Chicago. Rogers describes Betty Boop as a character who connects with women in many ways. She sees Betty as tough, smart, and adventurous, representing parts of everyone. Alongside Rogers is Faith Prince, a Tony-winning actress returning to Broadway after nearly ten years. Prince plays a new character, Valentina, who is a modern astrophysicist. The two actresses recently spoke on the "Stagecraft" podcast about their experiences with the show. Rogers is focused on bringing depth to Betty, a character that has existed for decades. She wants to showcase Betty in new situations that allow her character to grow emotionally. Prince, who has also helped shape her character, shared her insights with Rogers and the younger cast members. She emphasized that while nerves might increase with experience, performers can channel those feelings into their performance. New episodes of "Stagecraft" can be found on various podcast platforms.