# Betty Boop musical hits Philadelphia stage

> Betty Boop musical premieres at Philadelphia's Academy of Music this fall
- Title: Betty Boop musical hits Philadelphia stage · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Betty Boop musical premieres at Philadelphia's Academy of Music this fall Aliya Grace plays Betty Boop in the Philadelphia run of 'BOOP! The Musical'
- Keywords: betty boop, academy of music, philly, nfl, broadway, musical, aliya grace, jerry mitchell, david foster, susan birkenhead, bob martin, news
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/boop-musical-betty-boop-academy-music-philadelphia-2026
- Published: 2026-09-23T14:21:02.965+00:00
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- Topics: betty boop, academy of music, philly, nfl, broadway, musical, aliya grace, jerry mitchell, david foster, susan birkenhead, bob martin, news
## Betty Boop musical debut
BOOP! The Musical makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music Nov. 17-29

> BOOP! The Musical will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Academy of Music from Nov. 17-29
## Aliya Grace stars
Aliya Grace plays Betty Boop in the North American tour cast

> Aliya Grace will play Betty Boop in the North American tour
## Local connection
South Jersey performer Ava Madara joins the touring cast

> The cast also includes South Jersey performer Ava Madara
## Creative team
Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell directs and choreographs the show

> The production features original Broadway direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell
## Music and lyrics
Grammy winner David Foster composes the score with Susan Birkenhead's lyrics

> The score and arrangements are by Grammy winner David Foster, with lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
## Award success
The musical earned three Tony nominations during its Broadway run

> The musical earned three Tony Award nominations during its Broadway run, which ended in July 2025
## Show details
Performances run Nov. 17-29 with varying showtimes

> Performances at the Academy of Music run from Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 29
## Key takeaway

Aliya Grace plays Betty Boop in the Philadelphia run of 'BOOP! The Musical'