6 / 10
Not in “Once Upon a Mattress.” Not as the above-the-title star climbs all over the signature bedding in search of a pea, or whatever. It takes guts, skill and talent, and Foster always has had all three of those happening at once. She’s clearly having a good time and you either jump on the Good Ship Sutton, or you’ll keep falling overboard all night long.
8 / 10
But Michael Urie, in transmogrifying the dopey Dauntless, doesn’t so much fill shoes as turn shoemaker, cobbling his own glorious take on the role that’s wildly silly but also moving. Foster upholds the reputation of Once Upon a Mattress—especially its goofy-gorgeous score by composer Mary Rodgers and lyricist Marshall Barer—as a quick-witted, big-hearted gem. It’s Urie who convinces, for the first time, that this musical isn’t just about a spunky, scrappy princess succeeding against the odds but also a real love story between two moonstruck misfits.
Performers included: Amanda LaMotte ('Times Are hard for Dreamers'), Darius Wright ('My Days'), Wendi Bergamini ('Days and days') and Taylor Marie Daniel ('Gimme Gimme'))! The evening will also feature performance by up and comers Reese Burke ('Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat') and Mya Dorfman ('Come to Your Senses'). Watch video highlights here.
In this video, watch as Ben breaks down Lorin Latarro's choreography for Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress with the help of dance captain Sarah Michele Lindsey and assistant dance captain Wendi Bergamini. Can you keep up?
Broadway star Michael Urie stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new season of Apple TV's Shrinking, as well as the current Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress, where he performs opposite Sutton Foster.
We continue with the creatives from Once Upon a Mattress- Scenic Designer David Zinn, Sound Designer Kai Harada, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer J. Jarad Janas, and Costume Designer Andrea Hood.
Last night at the Hudson Theatre, the cast and team of Once Upon A Mattress shared a toast to celebrate Lear deBessonet's new role at Lincoln Center Theater as the Artistic Director. See photos!
Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss her role as Queen Aggravain in the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. Watch the interview now!
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Amanda LaMotte who is currently appearing in Once Upon a Mattress. Amanda told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
BroadwayWorld continues Kid Critics, a series that gives parents and children alike a kid's perspective on Broadway's hottest shows. Find out what they though of Once Upon a Mattress in this video!
In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new revival, now playing at the Hudson Theatre.
Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. The actress recalled joining the production because she knew it would be a 'guaranteed joyride.' Watch the interview!
Broadway star Sutton Foster stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, where she performs opposite Michael Urie. 'It's very very physical. Probably one of the most physical roles I've ever [played],' Foster said of the role of Princess Winnifred. Watch the interview now!
Lorin Latarro is having a hat trick of a Broadway season, and she's not upset about it. Watch in this video as she chats more about her creative process, why she adores her Mattress cast, and so much more!
Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
It was an opening for a princess Monday night at the Hudson Theatre. The best of the theatre community came out to celebrate the official arrival of Once Upon a Mattress. Watch as we take you inside the big night in this video!
Once Upon a Mattress celebrated its return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie.
See photos as the star-studded cast hit the opening night pink carpet below!
Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress's opening night curtain call on Broadway!
F-R-E-D! The classic musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress celebrates its triumphant return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie! Read the reviews!
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Once Upon a Mattress! on Broadway. Check out all the details here!
Watch Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett discuss playing Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress in the video here!
In this video, watch as we hang with the cast, including Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Brooks Ashmanskas, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Nikki Renée Daniels, David Patrick Kelly, and Ana Gasteyer!
Broadway star Michael Urie stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, where he performs opposite Sutton Foster. He talked about the plot of the musical and discussed the towering stack of mattresses (along with the tall ladder) that are integral to the story. Watch the clips!
| 1959 | Broadway |
Broadway Transfer Broadway |
| 1959 | Off-Broadway |
Original Off-Broadway Production Off-Broadway |
| 1960 | West End |
London Production West End |
| 1996 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
| 2004 | Regional (US) |
42nd Street Moon Concert Regional (US) |
| 2015 | Off-Broadway |
Transport Group Off-Broadway Revival Off-Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical | Michael Urie |
| 2025 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical | Sutton Foster |
