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Jasmine Amy Rogers Brings Betty Boop to Life in ‘Boop! The Musical’ on Broadway

For “Boop! The Musical” star Jasmine Amy Rogers, Betty Boop was “always in the background of my life somewhere,” says the dynamic Broadway lead. “I always knew who she was because she’s in our pop culture,” she adds. “But I definitely didn’t know her the way I do now.” Rogers explored almost a century of Betty Boop lexicon, from the character’s catchphrases to signature poses and coquettish red-lipped pout, while working to bring the character to life onstage in “Boop! The Musical.” The ubiquitous character, who first appeared in 1930, has gone through several cultural resurgences throughout the decades. “I just fell in love with her so deeply because I think she is — at least for me, and I think for a lot of people — the embodiment of everything that a woman is capable of,” says Rogers, who originated the role during the show’s world debut in Chicago. “She believes in a strong right and wrong, and her moral compass is unwavering, and I love that about her. It encourages me to be brave in my daily life.” Jasmine Amy Rogers onstage in “Boop!” The musical opens with Betty Boop starring in her own fictionalized gray-toned world, frozen in time. Looking for

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