BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Fisher Theatre - MI

What happens when a cartoon star decides she's had enough of the spotlight? BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical turns that question into a surprisingly resonant story about identity and risk. Betty Boop doesn't just perform her signature poses—she longs for an ordinary day away from her black-and-white world. That yearning drives her into the chaotic color of New York City, where adventure, music, and unexpected romance give her a world beyond fame to discover. That desire gives the musical its personal starting point, and it lands Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit. Self-discovery gives the familiar character a new story. Director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, composer David Foster, lyricist Susan Birkenhead, and book writer Bob Martin have built a musical comedy around a moment of rebellion. Betty's escape becomes a journey of self-discovery, and the collision between her famous image and her private desires creates tension that pulls you forward. A familiar character can invite a newcomer into a musical.

Betty wants one day without the spotlight. You get an afternoon in it with her. BOOP! brings the cartoon icon's search for an ordinary life into a live musical full of color, comedy and unexpected romance. At Fisher Theatre on Saturday afternoon, Jerry Mitchell's movement and David Foster's music help turn a famous face into a character with a real wish. Bring someone who enjoys a playful show with a human heart, and see what seats are available for the matinee.