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The Ugly Betty star is a king of comedy on screen and stage, but he's bringing those skills into romantic-lead territory in this fairytale musical. In the world of medieval musicals, Michael Urie is climbing the ranks fast. Last fall, the Ugly Betty and Shrinking star stole the show as Sir Robin in the first Broadway revival of Spamalot. When he hung up his knight's armor in January, it was to become a prince in the "Princess and the Pea"-inspired classic Once Upon a Mattress, first off Broadway at New York City Center and now at Broadway's Hudson Theatre through November 30. Talk about a dream promotion.

In 'Once Upon a Mattress,' Michael Urie isn't your typical Broadway prince

Do you have a burning Broadway question? Dying to know more about an obscure Broadway fact? Broadway historian and self-proclaimed theatre nerd Jennifer Ashley Tepper is here to help with her new series, Broadway Deep Dive. Every month, BroadwayWorld will be accepting questions from theatre fans like you. If you're lucky, your question might be selected as the topic of her next column!

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Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s iconic 1835 fairytale “The Princess and the Pea,” the over-the-top musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Barer, is back on Broadway for the first time in more than a quarter-century, in a new adaptation by Emmy winner Amy Sherman-Palladino, playing a limited engagement at the Hudson Theatre following a record-breaking sold-out run in New York City Center’s Encores! series earlier this year. Since its original Off-Broadway premiere in 1959, the popular show has seen many incarnations on the stage and screen (most notably launching the career of Carol Burnett, who starred as the eponymous princess in the original Off-Broadway and Broadway debuts and subsequent 1964 and ’72 TV versions), with the current production scheduled to transfer to LA in December. Clearly, audiences enjoy the unabashedly goofy scenery chewing as much as the cast relishes doing it, with unbridled gusto.

Unabashedly goofy mid-century musical ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ is back on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre

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Much to the delight of his fans, Tim Allen is headed back to his old stomping grounds on the Disney-owned ABC television network following the decision by network executives to move forward with his new sitcom. A Detroit Native Becomes Hollywood Royalty. Actor and comedian Tim Allen has become a...

Tim Allen Returns to ABC With a New Sitcom

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Mark Harmon shared a touching tribute after the death of his ex-boss and colleague, former NCIS showrunner George Schenck.

NCIS' Mark Harmon Shares Mournful Tribute After Death Of Former NCIS Showrunner George Schenck

In 1955, on the stage of Broadway’s Alvin Theater, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first bonded as they co-starred in the stage production of “No Times for Sergeants,” cementing a friendship that continued when they were both asked to reprise their stage roles in the 1958 Mervyn LeRoy film. Years later, when Knotts happened to learn about a TV project starring Griffith as a small town sheriff, he called up his old friend and asked “Don’t you think Sheriff Andy Taylor ought to have a deputy?” Griffith loved the idea, and television history was made.

Don Knotts 100th birthday: 12 best movies and TV shows, ranked

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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Find out which "The Big Bang Theory" character Simon Helberg, the actor behind Howard Wolowitz, wanted to meet, but the show never allowed him to.

Big Bang Theory Missed A Huge Character Opportunity, According To One Star

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Bob Denver is best known for 'Gilligan's Island,' but he was the lead actor in a total of seven television series

Bob Denver Not Only Starred in ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ but Had a Lead Role in 6 Other TV Shows As Well

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Supernatural alum Jared Padalecki has joined the cast of Fire Country Season 3, the ratings-hit drama on CBS, with the potential to lead the upcoming spin-off Sheriff Country opposite Deadpool’s Morena Baccarin. What to know about Jared Padalecki’s Fire Country Season 3 role?. In his first role since...

Jared Padalecki Joins Fire Country Season 3 Cast, Could Lead Spin-off

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Detective Renee Ballard has put herself together a cold case-cracking team.The Rainmaker: John Slattery Joins USA Network's John Grisham Adaptation in Jon Voight's Movie Role



Prime Video’s allegedly-still-untitled, Maggie Q-led Bosch: Legacy spinoff has added four more series regualrs, including Castle alum Michael Mosley and Magnum P.I. vet Amy Hill.



Ordered to series last November, the new entry in the Bosch universe finds Detective Ballard “running the LAPD’s new cold case division — a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city.



“Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination,” the synopsis continues. “When she uncovers a larger...

Maggie Q’s Bosch: Legacy Spinoff Adds Castle, Magnum P.I., All Rise and Teen Wolf Vets

According to Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" made a crucial change to the show's unaired pilot, one that allowed for the creation of Penny's character.

The Big Bang Theory: The Unaired Pilot Change That Made Penny Possible

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ABC is banking on sitcom icons Tim Allen and Kat Dennings in their upcoming series Shifting Gears. Allen and Dennings star in the upcoming series, which received a pilot order in March 2024. Shifting Gears centers on the owner of a car restoration shop who gets a chance to reconnect with his estranged daughter and […]

Everything to Know About Tim Allen and Kat Dennings’ Upcoming ABC Sitcom ‘Shifting Gears’

Emily Osment wants to see one of the stars of "The Big Bang Theory" on the "Young Sheldon" spin-off series "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage."

The Big Bang Theory Star Emily Osment Wants On Her Young Sheldon Spin-Off

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Chicago Med has announced some major cast changes for season 10. Meet newcomers Sarah Ramos and Darren Barnet.

Chicago Med reveals major cast switch-up ahead of season 10 – details

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Kathy Bates is a true, understated American treasure. She played one of my all-time favorite villains in Misery's Annie Wilkes. She's also, you know, one of the most prolific actresses of all time! So, when it came time to discuss who could possibly star in a reboot of Matlock, Bates was such an obvious lock for the role!

Kathy Bates Talks Starring In Reboot Of Andy Griffith Classic

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	Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan are officially back in the sitcom business.Ryan Murphy's 'Grotesquerie' Gets FX Premiere Date, Divulges Story Details




	Hulu has ordered to series Mid-Century Modern from the duo, who will executive produce alongside Ryan Murphy. The multicamera project stars Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer, who will also executive produce. Nathan Lee Graham and Linda Lavin also star.




	The series order for Mid-Century Modern, produced by 20th Television, comes less than two months after Hulu ordered a pilot for the show — an unusually quick turnaround for a streaming service. 




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Nathan Lane-Matt Bomer Comedy ‘Mid-Century Modern’ Lands Hulu Series Pickup

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Guide to 'Our Town' on Broadway, starring Jim Parsons

Katie Holmes, Zoey Deutch, and more also lead the starry cast of director Kenny Leon’s revival of Thornton Wilder's classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Small town, big...

Guide to 'Our Town' on Broadway, starring Jim Parsons

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