Why Is Everyone Talking About Oh, Mary!?In this episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Romesh is joined by theatre and TV actor, Michael Urie, to talk about the award-winning Apple TV series Shrinking and West End hit Oh, Mary!Michael talks all about his character Brian, working alongside Harrison Ford and Brett Goldstein, and what makes the show's writing so special. He also discusses bringing the hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! to London, the magic of performing live, and why theatre creates such a unique relationship between an actor and an audience. Plus, the differences between working in London to his life and career across New York and Los Angeles.Elsewhere, Michael talks about founding Pride Plays, his time on Ugly Betty and the best career advice he's ever received: "Follow the green lights".A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform Media.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:08 London vs New York and LA08:27 A gift for Michael15:06 On Shrinking24:08 How important are awards?28:17 Acting and Harrison Ford33:20 The Les Mis scene39:15 A question from Shanthi42:45 On Oh, Mary!48:05 Michael’s love of theatre54:35 Founding Pride Plays58:22 Misquoted01:01:52 Ugly Betty01:05:22 Misquoted continued01:07:05 The best advice01:10:10 OutroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices