David Foster brings his family joy to the Broadway premiere of ‘BOOP!’, a musical featuring original songs penned by the Grammy-winning composer.
The musical, featuring original songs penned by Grammy winner ‘David Foster’ , officially debuted at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. Foster was joined by his loving family, including daughters Amy Foster, Sara Foster, Erin Foster, and granddaughter, as well as wife_ Katharine McPhee.
David Foster is a celebrated music producer, composer, and musician.
Born on November 1, 1949, in Toronto, Canada, he began his career as a pianist and keyboardist for various artists.
Foster has won multiple Grammy Awards and has been nominated numerous times for his work with Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, and Josh Groban, among others.
He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
This is the first time David Foster has composed a stage musical, marking a milestone in his five-decade career. With 16 Grammy Awards under his belt, Foster’s involvement in ‘BOOP!’ is no surprise. The show brings animator Max Fleischer‘s iconic cartoon character Betty Boop to the stage, with original lyrics by Susan Birkenhead and a book by Tony Award-winning scribe Bob Martin.
David Foster was surrounded by family on the opening night of ‘BOOP!’, including his wife ‘Katharine McPhee‘. The couple married in 2019 and has been supporting each other through this new venture. Foster’s three daughters, Amy, Sara, and Erin, were also in attendance, along with his granddaughter. This milestone moment is a testament to David Foster‘s love for his family and his dedication to creating something special.
The cast of ‘BOOP!’ features talented actors, including Jasmine Amy Rogers as the lead character Betty Boop. Other notable performers include Faith Prince, Ainsley Melham, Erich Bergen, and Angelica Hale. The show’s director and choreographer is Jerry Mitchell, a Tony Award winner with 25 Broadway credits to his name.
Betty Boop is a cartoon character created by Max Fleischer in the 1930s.
She was originally designed as a 'flapper girl' and was known for her sassy personality, charming voice, and iconic 'boop-boop-a-doop' singing style.
Betty's popularity peaked in the mid-1930s, with over 60 cartoons featuring the character.
In 1988, she was named one of the greatest cartoon characters of all time by TV Guide magazine.
Tickets for ‘BOOP!’ are now on sale, offering audiences the chance to experience this exciting new musical. With its talented cast, original songs by ‘David Foster’ , and classic cartoon character Betty Boop, ‘BOOP!’ is sure to delight both old and young alike.
