[1] Betty leaves the black-and-white world and finds adventures in present-day New York City.

The musical's original run in Chicago began with previews on November 19 and closed on December 24, 2023, with Jasmine Amy Rogers starring in the title role.

is expected to play on Broadway, with performances at the Broadhurst Theatre beginning on March 11, 2025, and an official opening on April 5.

[3] Act One In the animated black-and-white cartoon world, the star of "ToonTown", Betty Boop, performs one of her shorts ("A Little Versatility").

After Grampy falls asleep, Betty wishes for a world where no one would recognize her ("Ordinary Day").

Betty uses Grampy's invention to travel to the real world and ends up at New York City's Comic Con.

Nelly's place, a club where Dwayne wishes to perform, invites Betty (as Betsy) to sing onstage.

Dwayne and Betty comment that we shouldn't think and wish for the future, but instead focus on the present.

[4] The musical premiered at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago with previews from November 19 and closed on December 24, 2023, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers in the title role.

[1] It featured set designs by David Rockwell, costumes by Gregg Barnes, lighting by Philip S. Rosenberg, sound by Gareth Owen, and projections by Finn Ross; The show's musical arrangements were by Daryl Waters.

[5] The show expects to begin previews at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre on March 11 and to open on April 5, 2025; Mitchell will again direct and choreograph, with the Chicago principal cast and creative team on board.

[3] Reviews for the Chicago production praised the show's music, choreography, and cast, Rogers in particular, but thought the story and characters needed additional development.