How Sutton Foster and Michael Urie's Friendship Deepened fromYoungerto Broadway (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael Urie and Sutton Foster in ‘Once Upon a Mattress’.Photo:courtesy Once Upon A Mattress

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Sutton FosterandMichael Urie’s friendship has only deepened in the years since they wrapped the seriesYoungerin 2019.

Sutton Foster and Michael Urie in ‘Once Upon A Mattress’.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Bruce Glikas/WireImage

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Both Foster and Urie were a part of this production ofOnce Upon a Mattressearlier this year at its sold-out run during the Encores! series at New York City Center.The dynamics between their onstage characters differ from when they shared the small screen.“Falling in love is way more fun to play. Flirting is so fun and I love her so much,” Urie tells PEOPLE.He adds, “She’s the most generous person on and off I’ve ever worked with. She brings bagels every Saturday for everybody. She leads the warm-up before the matinees. She takes her position as the star so seriously and with such grace that everyone is happy here. It’s a very happy building. And just likeYounger — Youngerwas a very happy set.”“OnYounger, my character was really mean,” Urie says.“He was. He was such a little bitch,” Foster says laughing.

Once Upon a Mattress.

As Winnifred, Foster follows in the footsteps of the legendaryCarol Burnett, who originated the role in 1959. In preparation, Sutton had the opportunity to meet the star.

”Meeting Carol was… It was a pinch-me moment. I think I was out of body. I was trying very hard to be present,” she says. “I have photo evidence, and it was filmed. So I do know that it happened, but it was pretty wild. And she texts me sometimes.“Other cast members includeBrooks Ashmanskasas the Wizard, Daniel Breaker as the Jester and Will Chase as Sir Harry.

source: people.com