Grammy Winner David Foster’s Musical BOOP! Opens on Broadway

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Grammy-winning musician David Foster marked a significant milestone in his five-decade career as his first Broadway musical, BOOP!, made its much-anticipated debut at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday, April 5.

The sixteen-time Grammy Award winner penned original songs for this new comedy, which brings the iconic cartoon character Betty Boop, originally created by animator Max Fleischer, to life on stage. This momentous occasion saw Foster celebrating with family and friends during the show’s opening night.

Among the attendees were Foster’s wife, Katharine McPhee, whom he married in 2019, along with his daughters Amy, 51; Sara, 43; and Erin, 40, as well as his granddaughter. With a total of six children, Foster’s family roots run deep, and his youngest child is a son born in February 2021.

Foster is also the biological father of daughter Allison, who was adopted by another family but later reconnected with him. He shares his other two daughters, Sara and Erin, with his second wife, Rebecca Dyer. In an earlier interview with PEOPLE, he reflected on the long journey to bringing BOOP! to life, stating, “It’s been so long in the making. They came along, and it was just the right time in my life when I was like, ‘I need a new challenge.’”

Foster collaborated on BOOP! with lyricist Susan Birkenhead and Tony Award-winning writer Bob Martin, who penned the book. The production is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, marking his 25th Broadway show.

Leading the cast as Betty Boop is Jasmine Amy Rogers, a 26-year-old making her Broadway debut. She is joined by notable performers like Tony winner Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, and Erich Bergen as Raymond. Other members of the ensemble include Stephen DeRosa, Anastacia McCleskey, and Angelica Hale among many talented actors.

Tickets for BOOP! are now available for purchase, inviting audiences to experience the colorful world of Betty Boop reimagined for the stage.