BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Buell Theatre

It’s one of the newest musicals fresh from Broadway! Based on the classic animated character of Betty Boop, this musical finds Betty leaving the black-and-white world, embarking on colorful adventures and romance with Dwayne – a jazz musician in modern-day New York. From simply wanting a break from all the glitz and fame in her b&w world, she finds a whole new life, one that’s filled with color, music, and love. With music by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and a book by Bob Martin, it’s an outstanding production praised by critics and audiences from its 2023 premiere. With a 50-week North American Tour coming up, get ready to see Betty Boop’s new adventures in your city! 

Witness the iconic jazz-age animation queen in a new light – Betty Boop! like never before. Bringing the colorful extravaganza to Denver with shows in Buell Theatre, it’s a celebration of music, romance, and infectious joy as Betty takes you along dazzling tap numbers, captivating song, and endearing love. 

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical Tickets

IT’S A TECHNICOLOR WORLD – LOVE IN NEW YORK CITY!

For nearly a century, Betty Boop has become a symbol of feminism and became a major pop-culture phenomenon. To this day, her character is widely celebrated and recognized by multiple generations – making strides in fashion, values, image, and values. She was always a star, an icon, in a black-and-white world, way before the golden age of TV. 

Like the stars of today, every queen deserves a break – Betty being desperate for a vacation from her b&w routine. Taking a leap of faith to another dimension, courtesy of a teletransporter invented by her grandfather, Grampy, she discovers a whole new world… in technicolor!

With her signature style, confident attitude, unstoppable charm, and her iconic powerful voice, this whimsical discovery of identity, romance, and life is bound to make a splash! If you’re looking for a feel-good musical with great music, a charming story, and a beloved cultural icon – BOOP! The Betty Pop Musical is the one!

Coming to Buell Theatre, right in the heart of Denver, it sure is a great hall to witness the best musicals coming to town. As Betty Boop embarks on this trip of a lifetime, be part of her colorful discovery of what life really is.

BOOP! ABOUT THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL

Boop! The Musical premiered in Chicago, and ran from November to December 2023 starring Jasmine Amy Rogers. It began preview performances on Broadway in March 2025, and officially opened on April 5th. Nominated for 11 Drama Desk Awards (the most among 2025 productions, winning three), and was nominated for three Tony Awards. Closing in July after over a hundred performances, the whole nation, and the world, is all set to see Betty Boop’s colorful journey. 

Driven by a big-band score with music by the legendary David Foster and lyrics by the renowned Susan Birkenhead, everyone’s set to live out Boop’s whimsical antics with songs like “Where I Wanna Be,” “Something to Shout About,” and “A Little Versatility.” With two acts and an intermission in between, it’s a dazzling and thrilling ride through Betty Boop’s desire for a break from the black-and-white limelight to living out technicolor dreams. Discovering the color of love… it’s definitely a musical you cannot miss.

THE COLOR OF LOVE – THE BEST BITS OF BOOP!

Transforming the classic animation style of the 1930s to a real-life colorful extravaganza on stage, Then Betty Boop Musical brings back this timeless icon, live on stage. You can expect incredible show-stopping moments – scenes that’ll get you wanting to dance along and fall in love all over again, mind-blowing visual effects as the team creatively merged worlds of animation and stagecraft, and pure joy as the cultural icon rediscovers her identity as she lives life with color.

WHAT CRITICS SAY

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical has earned glowing reviews from critics since its Chicago premiere and its Broadway debut. Nostalgic and charming, it’s the cultural icon at her finest in the modern age. 

“A hugely enjoyable family show!” — The Chicago Tribune

“Jerry Mitchell puts sheer show-stoppery on stage,” — Chicago Sun-Times

“A big Broadway production that leaves you grinning, and a star performer with the poise, charm and chops to make you believe that what the world needs now might be, of all things, a little more Betty Boop,” — Time Out New York

LIVE AT BUELL THEATRE

Right in the heart of Denver, Buell Theatre stands as one of the best halls to watch the best musicals in town. Straight from Broadway, the finest productions make their way to Curtis Street for great runs in this entertainment hotspot. Constructed in 1991, it opened with a sold-out run of The Phantom of the Opera. Known as “Broadway’s home away from home,” every must-see extravaganza has made its way through its halls – from huge musical franchises to the newest productions in town. 

With acoustics amplified for live-stage theatrical performances, you can expect The Betty Boop Musical’s beloved score to really shine. With a capacity of 2,839 guests, there’s plenty of seating options in the main hall or the balcony levels. Wherever you may be, it’s guaranteed you’ll get a great view of all the action. As Boop! brings creative and mesmerizing set designs + visual effects, everyone’s in for a sweet treat when you catch the show at Buell Theatre!

As one of the highest-grossing theaters of its size across the country, you can definitely tell that Broadway productions always make their way to this second home. Every single musical that hits the stage is guaranteed sold-out nights and amazing energies from the crowd. 

Nestled in the heart of Denver, there’s plenty of great restaurants, pubs, and shops right around the corner. If you’re catching the show with family or friends, it’s recommended to plan a full day in this bustling city. There’s also ample parking spaces within its vicinity, so you can plan smoothly.

Tickets are available through Ticket Squeeze, with the best seats still up for grabs. Be sure to catch BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL by booking your tickets now!