Jasmine Amy Rogers Explains Why Betty Boop Isn't a Ditz

Jasmine Amy Rogers is currently making her Broadway debut starring in the new musical BOOP! The Musical at the Broadhurst Theatre—and she says the character's reputation as a ditz does not match her actual history. Find out why Rogers says Betty is a secret feminist in her April 21 visit to CBS Mornings in the video above.

Tony winner Jerry Mitchell is directing and choreographing the new musical, which began previews March 11. The work features a book by Bob Martin, music by David Foster, and lyrics by Susan Birkenhead.

Leading the cast in the title role is Rogers, as Betty Boop, who travels from her cartoon black-and-white world into modern day New York City to learn a little bit more about herself and bring inspiration to jaded New Yorkers.

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The BOOP! cast also includes Faith Prince as Valentina, Ainsley Melham as Dwayne, Erich Bergen as Raymond Demarest, Stephen DeRosa as Grampy, Anastacia McCleskey as Carol Evans, Angelica Hale as Trisha, puppeteer Phillip Huber as Pudgy the Dog, and Aubie Merrylees as Oscar Delacorte.

Joining them are Lawrence Alexander, Colin Bradbury, Tristen Buettel, Joshua Michael Burrage, Victoria Byrd, Dan Castiglione, Rebecca Corrigan, RJ Higton, Nina Lafarga, Morgan McGhee, Ryah Nixon, Christian Probst, Ricky Schroeder, Gabriella Sorrentino, Derek Jordan Taylor, and Lizzy Tucker. Swings Courtney Arango, Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald, Amy Van Norstrand, Damani Van Rensalier, and David Wright Jr. round out the company. Casting is by Tara Rubin and Kevin Metzger-Timson.

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The creative team also includes scenic designer David Rockwell, costume designer Gregg Barnes, lighting designer Philip S. Rosenberg, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Finn Ross, hair and wig designer Sabana Majeed, makeup designer Michael Clifton, illusion designer Skylar Fox, marionette designer The Huber Marionettes, music supervisor and arranger Daryl Waters, music director Rick Fox, orchestrator Doug Besterman, and dance music arranger Zane Mark. Broadway vets Rachelle Rak and Jon Rua serve as associate choreographers, with DB Bonds as associate director.