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# Watch Sutton Foster and Michael Urie discuss bringing ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ back to Broadway
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/watch-sutton-foster-and-michael-urie-discuss-bringing-once-upon-a-mattress-back-to-broadway/
- Published: 2024-07-24T00:00:15.000Z
- Updated: 2024-07-24T00:00:14.000Z
- Description: On “Today,” the duo explains why now is the perfect time to revive the classic musical.
- Author: Michael Abourizk
- Tags: Video, Once Upon a Mattress, News, Sutton Foster, Michael Urie

Sutton Foster and Michael Urie, stars of the [upcoming revival](https://www.broadwaynews.com/sutton-foster-to-lead-broadway-revival-of-once-upon-a-mattress/) of “Once Upon a Mattress,” appeared on “Today” on July 22 to discuss the timeliness of the piece and pay tribute to Carol Burnett, who starred in the original 1959 production.

[Sutton Foster, Michael Urie talk Broadway’s ‘Once Upon a Mattress’Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster and actor Michael Urie are joining forces in the new Broadway show “Once Upon a Mattress.” They join TODAY to share their unique take on the hilarious reimagined classic. Plus, watch the touching video of Foster speaking with Broadway legend Carol Burnett — who originated the role almost 60 years ago!![](https://nodeassets.nbcnews.com/cdnassets/projects/ramen/favicon/today/all-other-sizes-PNG.ico/apple-icon-180x180.png)TODAY![](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_social_share_1200x630_center,f_auto,q_auto:best/mpx/2704722219/2024_07/1721656303668_tdy_pop_9a_sutton_foster_michael_urie_240722_1920x1080-x5cahx.jpg)](https://www.today.com/video/sutton-foster-and-michael-urie-talk-teaming-up-for-broadway-215376453929?ref=broadwaynews.com)

Featuring music by Mary Rodgers and lyrics by Marshall Barer, “Once Upon a Mattress” is a modern retelling of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic “Princess and the Pea” fairy tale. This production will feature an Amy Sherman Palladino-penned adaptation of the musical’s original book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Barer. “Mattress” will begin previews on July 31 and open on Aug. 12 for a limited engagement through Nov. 30 at the Hudson Theatre.