Review of BOOP! The Musical: High-Energy Broadway Spectacle for Ages 9+
MARvelous Broadway Review of Boop! The Musical (Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
When you think Betty Boop, you might picture the vintage cartoons—the flirty winks, the signature "boop-oop-a-doop," the jazz-age glamour. But BOOP! The Musical takes that iconic character and transforms her into a full-scale Broadway experience that's bursting with energy, heart, and some of the most jaw-dropping tap choreography you'll see this season.
What’s special about BOOP!
Powerhouse performance by Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop
Spectacular tap dancing that will leave you breathless
Vibrant, colorful production design
Thoughtful exploration of family in all its forms
Big Broadway musical energy – glitter, sequins, and spectacle
Our reviewer panel loved BOOP! for its unapologetic celebration of joy and movement. As one reviewer put it: "It's the glitter, it's the color, it's the tap—it's everything that you want out of a big musical comedy."
The highlight? Jasmine Amy Rogers. She commands the stage with charisma, energy, and vocal power. "She is a powerhouse. She owned it."
Beyond the dazzle, BOOP! offers something deeper—a meaningful exploration of what family means, presenting different family structures in ways that spark important conversations about love, belonging, and acceptance.
Your Family Guide to Broadway
Theatre for Family Audiences (TFA) Rating: Family Guided
Recommended Age: 9+
Conversation Starter: Before or after
Marvelous Family Pick: ⭐ Yes
What Parents Need to Know
The show runs about 2.5 hours, so attention span matters. However, younger children who love musical theater or big dance numbers will find plenty to enjoy.
Content to be aware of:
Some mild language (no f-bombs)
A kissing scene
A bar setting
Implied adult relationship (nothing explicit)
Themes around different family structures
The Bottom Line
"I would recommend Boop for ages nine with an asterisk. It really depends on your family, your kids, how many shows they've seen, and if they have the attention span for 2.5 hours. But if it's a seven-year-old who really loves big, flashy tap dance numbers, they're going to enjoy parts of it for sure."
BOOP! delivers exactly what it promises—a big, bold, Broadway musical that celebrates joy, dance, and the power of being unapologetically yourself. "It's a must-watch, and I'm going to be looking around to see if they have a tour. It's just something you don't want to miss."
