"Where I Wanna Be" from Boop! The Musical

[@cmchase04]

Literally the next song every girl is singing in auditions - IT’S SO GOOD!

[@10balletgirl]

I think it's going to do the rounds in MT jazz dance classes/competitions as well!

[@cmchase04]

@@10balletgirl100%!!

[@_Slickk]

Literally thinking about auditioning for Newsies with this song 😂

[@LittleBrownToast]

I can see someone getting on the voice and having this be the first thing they sing

[@oliviaod5085]

if anyone finds sheet music for it please lmk, i'm literally going to do it for my next audition haha

[@honeyveined]

I am OBSESSED. I can NOT WAIT for this cast album to be released!

[@soundtrackofmoviesandtvlov7272]

Do we know when that might be?

[@honeyveined]

@@soundtrackofmoviesandtvlov7272 I wish I knew 😭. I’m sure they’re going to wait to see if they get a theater back in New York first.

[@brodiger]

@@soundtrackofmoviesandtvlov7272 most likely they’ll probably release it sometime in 2024 of this year but we don’t know when but it’s possible they’re probably recording it and they’re working on it it’ll be released eventually we have to wait-and-see

[@brodiger]

Most likely they’ll release the original Broadway cast recording sometime in 2024 maybe probably by around the end of the year or we never know hopefully sometime soon

[@peemaster123]

It’s coming to broadway in spring 2025 so probably then

[@kgeraghty529]

I will for always hear at the end “That’s Betty Boop!, That’s Betty Boop!..” and I wish that they kept that in this cut!!

[@alice._angel6928]

I NEED THE SOUND TRACK ITS SO GOOD

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Grease the musical ❤

[@evelynn7594]

I am obsessed. Her look, her voice, her talent, his music….this is incredible!!

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

she's so perfect as this character like...that's betty irl i swear

[@mattstevenssbigbearjukebox2066]

She's absolute perfect casting

[@ddmaul]

This is her big FUN number. It's the Act I finale. At Intermission I thought "Well, she's incredible, but I think people might be getting a bit carried away" And then came Act II. In Act II she has her second big number - her big DRAMATIC number. Before it even ended, the audience leapt to a standing ovation - cheering, shouting, whistling - for such a long time that all she could do was hold the moment until the audience got themselves pulled together. It wasn't "extended applause," it was a literal show-stopper. The only other time I saw that happen was for Carol Channing.

[@bethanyirene7120]

What’s the name of the act II showstopper?

[@ddmaul]

@@bethanyirene7120 "Something to Shout About"

[@olgazervas7991]

Saw this show yesterday live in Chicago, and it was 100% above expectations! Great music, storyline and energy!

[@Fellec01]

I saw it last night!!! Excellence in action!!!

[@missmonkey8477]

how does this not have a million views already??!!!??? This is amazing!!!!!!

[@MarcelleInNYC]

(LYRICS) Okay fellas, Key of “G” Wait! You’re saying, who is she? Hey there, New York Town! As you know I’m not from here, Local legends like some here, Yeah, but now that I’ve come here It’s where I wanna be! Love that music you’re playin’ Got me stompin’ and swayin’ Y’all can go, but I’m stayin’ It’s where I wanna be! Let me hear some Louie Armstrong licks, Bass and boogie in the mix, That cat Calloway for kicks And leave some room for me, I said, leave some room me! Play that, Big fat, E-flat, And make my heart go Bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam! Someone’s playin’ my song here Telling me I belong here, Nothing bout it feels wrong here, I’m where I wanna be! I’m where I wanna be! I’m where I wanna be! It’s like a trip to the moon, Except a thousand times better, This girl may swoon, and if she does I say let her! Everything I’ve seen today is singing, Welcome Kitty, You’re H-O-M-E, HOME! Guess my goose has been cooked now, Irreversibly hooked now, Cause the last time I looked now, I’m where I wanna be! Keep your clothes in Miami’s L.A.’s, Oscar’s, and Grammy’s I’m unpackin’ my jammies, I’m where I wanna be! I’m where I wanna be! I’m where I wanna… Be! Yeah! I’m where I wanna be!

[@findthesunflower2145]

Thank you so much!! I was hoping someone had already posted the lyrics before I wrote them all down xx

[@missdiamond5147]

Oh thank youuu!!!

[@missdiamond5147]

A little update, I think it's "Keep your Cannes and Miami's" and "Start unpackin' my jammies"

[@ellenpcwang]

Big fat should be B-flat

[@Beherenoww]

No I think Big Fat is correct. the Miami lyric is off though@@ellenpcwang

[@jerardwilliams4935]

I love Boop: The Musical kept the setting of music within The Harlem Renaissance and the jazz age! Jasmine Amy Rodgers sounds fantastic!

[@nay-5978]

I met her when I was in middle school. She was an inspiration and you could tell this was her destiny.

[@joelatimer567]

When are we getting a cast album? 💿

[@pdougcool6357]

Going tomorrow to see the show for the third time - it's that good. Sad that it's leaving Chicago but I will be in NY in a hot minute to see it again when it hits Broadway. This is going to win so many Tony awards. Jasmine is a STAR unlike anybody I've seen in a long time.

[@t.e.burgos3263]

She will most definitely get a Tony nod. Her talent is gigantic, and she is incredibly charismatic.

[@jau5652]

The first musical I've ever wanted to go see myself , her voice is amazing

[@morebaileyskim]

Saw the world premier yesterday. This show is gonna win sooooo many awards. The whole audience was up on their feet at the end and by the end of act 1 I already knew this musical had some of my favorite music of all time (and I am an old old musical theater snob). Go see it!

[@KarenMcClain]

We were there, too, and I said the same thing. This show will win a ton of Tony awards! Music, the cast, the story.... all great! Not just Jasmine Amy Rogers, but Angelica Hale is really remarkable- at 16!

[@mrbriman101]

I actually found the story to be the weakest element, so I'd be surprised if it got nominated for Book, but all the other elements are pretty strong.

[@ddmaul]

I agree. The book is sweet and fun and innocent, and that's all it's striving to be, and it's all the show needs, and in that respect it does what it needs to do. But the Grampy/Valentina storyline needs a bit of work yet. I get that they needed someone in the modern-day who could send everyone back to Boop-World, but Valentina was so poorly written (and Faith Prince didn't find anything to do with what little she was given), and we don't get enough back-story to make their relationship innocent, and their duet seriously deflates the energy of the rest of the show. Having said that, I think it's an outstanding show. I'll be seeing it again before it leaves Chicago, and I'd like to see the "final product" once it gets settled in New York. But yeah, music, costumes, sets, production design, PERFORMANCE.....we'll see them at the Tony's.

[@mrbriman101]

@@ddmaul I also found Trisha to be not fully fleshed out. I think the part I found hard to buy into was the emotional attachment she felt for Betty. There was a moment where details about her family are revealed--and then promptly glossed over. I think that would have been an excellent place to just sew the seed for emotional payoff later; maybe something like her mother introduced her to old Betty Boop cartoons when she was younger, and now she feels emotionally dependent on Betty in an effort to keep that memory alive. It wouldn't have changed literally anything else that played out, but would give just that much more context that would have made the entire emotional arch more believable. Again, I think the show is pretty fabulous--and definitely a family friendly good time--I don't think it aims to transform audiences, and in that, I think that's why the book falls flat. If you take the show for what it is, and just want to be guaranteed a great evening, this show will do it.

[@ddmaul]

@@mrbriman101 Absolutely. I'll be interested to see this on B'way to see what they change. They need to drop Valentina and spend more time with the other characters who are actually connected to Betty, particularly Trisha and the aunt. A duet between them giving more context to Trisha's life could be an interesting replacement of the energy-sapping, narrative-interrupting Grampy/Valentina duet. It would also open up the possibility to expand the final number into a celebration of all love, not just romantic love: love of family, love of friends, even highlight Pudgy for some pet-love. I think we have to engage in a little suspension of disbelief and accept that in the show's universe, Betty Boop is still a popular figure in 2023 pop culture But yeah, every other aspect of the show is astonishing. It will have flash-in-the-pan success on B'way as is. It could stick around a while if they tighten up the book.

[@DrowninginYarn]

Saw the musical today and she is incredible. Such a star.

[@ChemiLane]

This song is too good I’m literally manifesting the soundtrack on Apple Music

[@prowolf633]

We need to make cartoon and comic characters into musicals more often!

[@mandiiistone]

I really really hope this production gets to come to broadway soon!

[@ShinbiBelldandy]

I’m obsessed with this song! I hope to see Boop the musical one day! I grew up loving Betty Boop! So did my Grandma Betty. We used to call her Betty Boop too. She would have loved this! 💜

[@findthesunflower2145]

I’m addicted already and can’t wait for the soundtrack to come out 🤩

[@MarkArzoumanian]

Saw Boop when it opened in Chicago. Wow! This young lady WILL be nominated for best actress in a musical next year. Brace yourself, NYC. She is a legit star in the making.

[@BackstoryTabi]

She is absolutely amazing! Cant wait to see this!

[@kristensmith5163]

you better sing jasmine.

[@PinkCartoonGirl]

I really do love this song, it's so totally catchy! 🥰🥰

[@jujub4553]

Omg!!! Please make sure to come to San Francisco Bay Area!!! I’m gonna come see this!!! Boop boop bee doop 💋 Also, I love they cast a black actress bc many people don’t know Betty Boop was based on black jazz singer Esther Jones !

[@ryanmiller4125]

It's so -Boopy-!! Sassy, Jazzy, and Brassy- all I'd want from a Betty Boop musical.

[@gustavonerydg]

Saw the show 2 days ago and I'm still thinking about it - it was fabulous!!! The musical numbers and special effects were jaw dropping!

[@YellowishTV]

Wished I could've seen this more than once before it left Chicago..Jasmine is a star! Give me the goddamn cast album

[@princkleminckle1159]

I WANT THE ALBUM NOWWWWW

[@brodiger]

I’m not really a big fan of jazz but honestly I admit this song is catchy it’s really nice I can’t wait to see you when this musical goes on tour hopefully and I can’t wait for the original Broadway cast recording one of my favorite superstars is in this I am not that into Betty Boop, but I know who she is though, but I 😊Can’t wait for the musical either way to come on tour

[@agentdice7215]

I legit cant wait for boop to be on broadway 😭 2025 is just way too long

[@ccboy3960]

When 2025?!! I missed it when it first came out 😭

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

next year is almost here 😭 my hype is unreal i need more of this show immediately

[@jeffs3085]

Saw this 2 nights ago. Fantastic! It's actually a very cool story line that will keep you interested from beginning to end. The cast was as good as it gets both in terms of acting and singing. I was so awestruck to see such talent in person. I literally have nothing bad to say about this show. So much fun!

[@trevordehn9681]

I've listened to this at least 10 times. I'm in love!! Can't wait for the full soundtrack!

[@trevordehn9681]

3 days later and it's on constant repeat!! LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE!!!!

[@acciulla6122]

She is magical Great song!

[@Initiallyleo]

Love the energy and passion in this song!

[@thecreativesparkyt470]

Honestly I am in love with this song and I know that can’t determine how the actual musical might be but this song has been on my mind since I’ve heard it and am still in love it

[@ethanpayero]

She's perfect to play as Betty boop

[@xohmydarlene]

Just saw boop tonight and it was so fun. Loved it. 🥰

[@davidscott7074]

i've seen it twice......so far. few more days left of its run in Chicago.

[@johnstepien3803]

Just saw the show as a Christmas present.....AWESOME!!!

[@parksdrake3207]

The word wait tickles my brain in the best way

[@SprongBobbles]

SPOTIFY PLEASEEEEEEE 😭😭❤️❤️

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Goosebumps the musical ❤

[@xandercrew6088]

Damnnnn she’s got a beautiful tone and amazing control of her voice. A true talent 👏👏👏👏👏

[@treymyers1828]

“Okay fellas! Key of G” *Song is in Gb* 🤔 “Play that - big fat - Eb” *Chord is Fm* 🤔

[@cj3726]

Amazing voice

[@lonellfletcher]

Perfect song to launch this production. Addictive ASF!!!!! Jasmine is a STAR!!!!!!!!

[@biegel88]

Awesome!!!

[@KyleALarkins]

I’m so excited for this show! Especially for this actress 😍👏🏻

[@Chichubby3rd]

OMG stupendous!

[@lexysantiago1397]

I need this to come to ny asap cuz I NEED to see this before it blows up and becomes too expensive lmao ❤

[@KieranP-wr9nl]

"Okay fellas, key of G" *proceeds to sing in Ab*

[@debsmithcrafty1]

Just saw the show. Amazingly well done

[@raymondwiggins354]

Seeing it tonight. Can't wait, looks great.

[@Fellec01]

Saw the show last night!!! Bravo!!!

[@Akariess]

Oh I’m obsessed

[@witchingbrew3]

David Foster did it again!

[@0racle.sunrise3570]

1:00-1:06 That's our Betty 😍✨❤️!!!

[@littlestrngeunusual]

I am obsessed!

[@alohakenchu2312]

I’m SO excitedddddd!!!!!

[@ortem000]

Well, THAT was fun!

[@grantmartin4213]

I loves it

[@lulusobel8643]

Oh my gosh!!!

[@elliottbradley6302]

......👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽⭐⭐⭐⭐💕💖💕🎙️ Yesssss!!!!!!!😂........

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Chicago the musical ❤

[@aaronsstuffz6488]

Acting like I didn’t already have this in my head

[@faffolite]

Evolution of jazz

[@emariongaston654]

WILL YOU GUYS MAKE A SOUNDTRACK ON SPOTIFY PLEASE 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mickeyj6921]

Awww!!! So excited for this! Wish I was there to watch it. She sounds amazing and is gorgeous!

[@bikeyy2714]

Can't wait to see this on Broadway in 2025!

[@jasonmarks80]

“Alright, fellas, key of G.” And yet…the song is not in the key of G. Lol

[@galgoolvlogz684]

nice

[@sidral138]

😍🥰🤗

[@musicaltheatrefan2k226]

I want Shoshana Bean to sing this and end it in a vocal slide to her whstle register

[@tharonhibbard4668]

Imma need a cast recording

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Blondie & dagwood the musical ❤

[@LilyCruz-ec7ol]

Bro, my teacher showed us this video earlier and advisor and he said… His cousin his name is Michael Hunter

[@faffolite]

In the wake of blm this is the musical theatre that we need

[@ariele3294]

My Aunt Love's Betty!

[@Alfredhyman19]

Fame the broadway musical 🎼 😍 👌 🎶 ✨️ ❤️ 🎼 😍 👌 🎶 ✨️ ❤️

[@princkleminckle1159]

BREAKOUT STAR SPOTTED??? 👀

[@soupgrl]

qqueeeeeeennnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zackstark24601]

Broadway Transfer Please

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Moulin rouge the musical ❤

[@danielc892]

Is this on any platforms yet

[@OtterParade]

Kinda obsessed????

[@pederixcosta8292]

Lyrics?

[@MaryHyman-kg4mm]

Who framed roger rabbit the musical ❤

[@untitleduntitled4740]

Are koko the clown and the dog gonna appear?

[@diogodiassoares9725]

Bimbo (The dog) had no news, but Koko was supposed to appear, but that unfortunately didn't happen, but they can be found in an Easter egg in the musical. Of the main classic characters, only Betty, her puppy, Pudgy and her grandfather, Grampy, appear.

[@deanwhite773]

The year in your text posting is incorrect. It says 2024, but the dates should be 2023. Right? This error is repeated across all your social media channels.

[@lovestosmock]

I would very much like to obtain clearance to sing this in a scholarship competition that is live-streamed. How can I go about getting a backing track and permission to use it / copyright permission? Please let me know. This is not a spam - a serious inquiry.

[@SethChristenfeld]

you'd think David Foster would be able to afford better synth samples.

[@Ntmlaz]

this is not betty boop...

[@ddmaul]

OK, Magritte.

[@HouseTargaryen24601]

Maybe Santa will bring you reading lessons.

[@Ntmlaz]

@@HouseTargaryen24601 im sorry but that is not betty boop😭

[@HouseTargaryen24601]

@@Ntmlaz Again, here is hoping you someday learn to read. Cheers.

[@GilesHellier]

None of these people give one solitary shit about Betty Boop, unfortunately. :(

[@LifeOutsideTheBubble]

Wow, what a misused undeniable talent. I don’t understand why musical theater writing is so much worse these days. It can’t be an absent of talent right?

[@drakependragon8439]

Why did they race Swap Betty Boop? This it terrible

[@revengeofbcraig5755]

Betty Boop was based on Ester Jones, a BLACK woman.

[@drakependragon8439]

@@revengeofbcraig5755Betty Boop was White, sorry to ruin your racist want to steal more White characters.

[@revengeofbcraig5755]

@broadway2941 That’s what racist people do. It’s funny because when it comes to casting people in roles they always say “they’re casting the people best for the role” *untll* they see black and brown people in the roles, then they assume the worst and say we got because of our skin color. We are talented.

[@drakependragon8439]

@broadway2941 You know what when we see race swapping go the other way in a modern movie then you can claim that race isn't the only thing going into the casting. She got the job because they wanted to race swap a White character because there are plenty of White actresses that can sing just as well or better than this woman. If we see Brad Pitt play Martin Luther King Jr. or when we see Kevin James playing Fat Albert then you can cry about the race swapping unless you think that it would be ok.

[@drakependragon8439]

@@revengeofbcraig5755 It isn't racist to call out race swapping, unless you'd be ok with them turning Sam Wilson into a White guy, or maybe they have a White guy take over the Mantle of Black Panther, maybe we see Kevin James play Fat Albert. Nobody is saying they are "casting the best for the role". Affirmative action proves that race is how untalented folks get jobs.

[@skywatcher5741]

Great song but she's not suited for the lead. Her voice is irritating and tinny. Tiring to listen to 😔

[@maquette9426]

You do realize that Betty Boop's actual voice was like that, right? Maybe this isn't the musical for you, lol!

[@Knottyp1ne]

@broadway2941like this is the only bad thing I’ve seen anyone say about her😳

[@natsby4life842]

That's literally how Betty Boop has always sounded and I could even say they really toned it down here.