'Where I Wanna Be' from Boop! The Musical

We snuck into the recording studio with Jasmine Amy Rogers and David Foster! Watch them record “Where I Wanna Be” from Boop! The Musical playing at the CIBC Theatre November 19-December 24, 2023.
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Performed by Jasmine Amy Rogers
Music by David Foster
Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead
Recorded at Quad Studios
Video by Zipline Media

[cmchase]

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

[honeyveined]

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

[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.

[kgeraghty]

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!!

[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!

[evelynn]

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

[olgazervas]

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

[morebaileyskim]

Saw the world premier yesterday. This show is gonna win 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!

[missmonkey]

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

[jerardwilliams]

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

[nay-]

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

[pdougcool]

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.

[jau]

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

[ChemiLane]

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

[mandiiistone]

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

[DrowninginYarn]

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

[agentdice]

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

[findthesunflower]

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

[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! 💜

[trevordehn]

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