Newsies at Easter Bonnet Competition 2014

At the 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition, the youngest stars of Disney's Newsies, Luca Padovan and Zachary Unger, offered a spot-on Broadway version of the legendary Abbott & Costello act "Who's on First?"
The Easter Bonnet Competition returned to the Minskoff Theatre on April 21 and 22, with the companies of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions offering skits, songs and dances, as well as elaborately designed bonnets created especially for the event.
Broadway veterans shared the stage with celebrated newcomers, as more than 200 of Broadway and Off-Broadway's most talented performers came together for this year's Easter Bonnet Competition.
For a description of the event and photos, visit broadwaycares.org/easterbonnet2014.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS unites theatre artists with theatre lovers to help those in need.
The money we raise together tonight for Broadway Cares will go to more than 450 social service agencies in all 50 states to fund lifesaving medication, healthy meals and emergency financial assistance for those living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS awards grants to more than 450 social service agencies in all 50 states helping those living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. It’s also the largest single financial supporter of the social service programs of The Actors Fund, helping everyone in entertainment and the performing arts.
Broadway Cares hosts two six-week-long fundraising campaigns across the country every year, one leading up to the Easter Bonnet Competition in April and the other leading up to the Gypsy of the Year competition in December. Broadway Cares also produces annual fundraising events in New York City, including Broadway Backwards, Broadway Bares and the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction.
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[@jandelnico1310]

God their comedic timing is great. They have a great career ahead of them.

[@bcefa]

+Jandel Nico Plurad They most certainly are, Jandel!

[@amberharmsen2497]

its scripted

[@Isa-qz9mb]

@@amberharmsen2497 It's about how they deliver the lines

[@jimc5096]

@@amberharmsen2497 DUH!!!!!!! You new to everything live on stage and the entertainment industry as a whoe or are you just bragging on how dim you are?

[@divinebovine]

Ironically enough, there literally WAS a Who in Newsies. Andrew Keenan-Bolger was a Jojo (son of the mayor of Whoville, thus making him a Who) alternate in Seussical and went on to Newsies.

[@bcefa]

+divinebovine Sounds like a Playbill Vault spiral to us! :)

[@gracepuyo7793]

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

[@philanderson2531]

ya

[@hannahdoesacting5820]

Ya that is literally what I was thinking about when watching this lol

[@jimbreitbeil8843]

"No, he was in the movie."😂😂😂

[@KateMac113]

Is it just me or do these kids keep getting more talented by the year? :)

[@kitteridgesimpson8144]

Luca is precious he's my child

[@hannahkay9434]

Yes!

[@nataliejoritz]

nothing like small children doing Abbot and Costello xD

[@millie8943]

This is hilarious. I love these kids and their adorable on and off New York accents 😄😄

[@chocolateeclair9879]

I am frustrated and amazed.

[@lucialanave8105]

These children made me tear up. They're so talented and clever for their age and frankly for anybody's age. My god this was great! And you gotta love Abbott and Costello :)

[@horselover123417]

Are you having a meltdown? I swear that part makes me laugh.

[@jimbreitbeil8843]

Ikr

[@morganwilson5922]

THIS IS THE CUTEST THING IVE EVER SEEN OMG

[@mikaelacash3791]

Oh my Oz, I love "Who's On First"! And making it Broadway themed with 2 little boys performing it makes it even better!

[@mikaelacash3791]

Arwen Lainë Lol. Except this version is Broadway themed!

[@kristianvignes1841]

I can't even

[@mikaelacash3791]

Kristian Vignes Exactly, my friend. Exactly.

[@baileybieganek2446]

This was great Sighs I MISS NEWSIES!!!!!!!😭

[@KatieT97]

I love this version of the classic "who's on first"!

[@bcefa]

+Katie Tucker Thanks for watching, Katie!

[@bexs.4941]

Zachary and Luca are perfect... this never fails to make me laugh

[@Alizael13]

I kept on coming back to this video, Zach and Luca are so great! But you know, I can't help thinking about Sherlock...almost like a baby Sherlock and John?

[@mercuryh3463]

this is THE BEST EVER

[@bcefa]

+Cory Sapienza Thanks, Cory!

[@nataliebarber8742]

omg my favorite part is when luca says no he was in the movie

[@ZRobe-xi4hv]

Those accents though!

[@christinas8087]

Who else is super excited for Luca in SOR! Also I met both these boys at the flea market and they are the sweetest and they both gave me hugs😊

[@StijnHommes]

+Christina S SOR?

[@joromello3158]

+Stijn Hommes School of Rock

[@BrunaChaves09]

could you guys give me some more information? I don't know what is going on... is the movie school of rock going to be turned into a musical?

[@StijnHommes]

+Bruna Chaves You're way too late to the party. search for school of rock musical here on KZbin to see some footage.

[@itzshadz3886]

The "Who's on first" though haha

[@Jacob_Roberts]

This is a clever adaption of the Abbott and Costello joke about baseball. Whoever wrote this is a great job.

[@bcefa]

Glad you liked it. It was written by Vanessa Brown.

[@Isa-qz9mb]

@@bcefa Vanessa writes everything for Luca and Zach's performances. And she does such an amazing job. (Love the newsies version of for forever at the reunion)

[@kcorona7715]

I LOVE THESE CHILDREN!!!!!

[@bcefa]

+Kristiana Corona Luca and Zach are incredible!

[@kcorona7715]

+Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Aren't they though??

[@iLikePotato3s]

Lmaooo they're so squeaky in here omg SO CUTE

[@brianmccausland3056]

huge fan of Abbott & Costello they would be very proud of those boys

[@lisettegold7040]

i love this skit it's so funny there are many parodies and they almost always turn out hilarious

[@maddeewonnacott970]

Oh my gosh this is the cutest thing in the world.😍

[@unoriginal1562]

“Are you having a meltdown?”

[@jenniferhuang3396]

THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER

[@DeathGodRiku]

Jennifer Huang it's so good. it amazes me how different zach looks these days compared to when this was filmed

[@lizhendre1519]

"Now it's time to seize the day..." This skit was hilarious. P.S. I really love Newsies x

[@uhohhotdog9150]

the only remake of Whos on First that didn't make me want to break my phone screen

[@alexandradaigle4367]

these boys are such cuties! This was too funny!

[@morphman32]

What a stunning performance! BRAVO.

[@BottleConcreteBlond]

This is adorable.

[@allisonlennox7140]

Guys this is Abbot and Costello "Who's on First?"

[@saraabigail2958]

Zach is literally me, I got so lost when I first watched this video😂😂

[@RaeisAwkward]

They're like a mini Ant and Dec!

[@jordyngum]

Such natural pro's!

[@SingPlayWrite999]

This is too adorable

[@wrenstheater]

My history teacher in 6th grade showed us the original video for this scene. I really wanna send this to him xD

[@Toylover880]

The next Ant and Dec...

[@taylordonn]

This is so gr8. Luca and Zach are soooo good!

[@maddiebohman8902]

Are you having a meltdown? LOL

[@kevinb7810]

I had never seen this - what amazing timing indeed and so fun!!!

[@jaydafranks3295]

I DID THIS FOR MY DUOLOGUE LAST YEAR AND THIS IS AMAZING

[@caitlinhsu9074]

LOLLL! Though I'm still trying to figure out the whole Who is in Newsies, What is in Wicked, I Don't Know is in a Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder thing (?)

[@emilyjorgenson3976]

They are trying to say that the name of the person in newsies is who, and so on

[@caitlinhsu9074]

I know that, but why? Why are the actors' names Who, What, and I Don't Know?

[@MissingSirius]

Caitlin Hsu It's from a really old joke called "Who's on first".

[@jeraldgossett1642]

Caitlin Hsu. Who is in newsies what's in wicked and i don't know what's in a gentlemans guide to love and murder

[@insadmnia]

This video will never get old

[@jerryalicea8897]

These two were BRILLIANT !!! I'm sure Abbot and Costello were smiling down from Heaven.

[@rpaeltz5973]

This is more than brilliant! I love it!

[@iLikePotato3s]

Lmaoooo Zachary is so cute Luca looks the same

[@KLK1618]

So adorable! Love it!

[@renisa2203]

THIS IS SO FUNNY IM DYING

[@lucaskramer5015]

This shouldn’t be so funny to me so many years later but it is

[@firewheels90]

It will ALWAYS be funny.

[@travelkidamerica2539]

What's in wicked what's in newsies what's a gentlemen guide to love and murder lol

[@despicablepenguin]

travelkid america no who’s in newsies and I don’t know is in a gentlemen’s guida to love and murder

[@jeraldgossett1642]

No its who's in newsies what's in wicked and i don't know what's in a gentlemans guide to love and murder

[@Singingactingloving]

No it’s Who’s in Newsies, What’s in Wicked, and I Don’t Know’s in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Also, I Don’t Give a Darn’s in the Movie.

[@marisal48]

I've watched this multiple times and still laugh at it every single time.

[@emmybm15]

Oh gosh how brilliant are they!?

[@suzannahe.h6596]

these kids are so cute i love them

[@katiepriscott1962]

YES

[@jackwolf8245]

Amazing. Also, the anger coming off the one the the right is palpable.

[@KaydenRose122]

every time i see this video i laugh

[@bcefa]

Jessica Manson Luca and Zach are the best!

[@firewheels90]

This is gold. The Schuyler Sisters brought me here.

[@FandomHopper24]

Their timing is so perfect lol

[@raymondkymsuttle]

Damn these kids are brilliant.

[@margaretschafer8587]

That was so awesome!

[@bcefa]

+Margaret Schafer Awesome. Thanks for watching, Margaret!

[@phoelix72]

Kinda WAY too cute!

[@splashpont]

Classic. Perfect.

[@benhauge3441]

i love this :-) :-)

[@thedoubleacrafters7642]

Wait so who is in Newsies?

[@bcefa]

Lil' Nighttime Newsie Who IS in Newsies? :_

[@mikaelacash3791]

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Exactly! Lol

[@kristenasato372]

Yes

[@despicablepenguin]

Yes

[@annechung8989]

The Double A' Crafters yes

[@miarinehart6200]

Baby Luca!!!

[@michaelbilgen2976]

So cute!

[@DeathGodRiku]

and nevermind is in Finding Neverland

[@macyvanwart2514]

Comedic GOLD right here! How old are these kids? They're amazing for their age!

[@denman2991]

back then Luca was 10 and Zach was 11

[@macyvanwart2514]

Zach and Luca r too cute, I laughed like a pig who talks like a soprano the whole time!!!

[@haydenmotter28]

THIS IS SO FUNNY!!!!!!!

[@sophigonza420]

Ohh Luca

[@ryanjankelowitz9710]

I watched Newsies on Broadway 😂😂😂

[@arielvillademayo]

And was " Who " as the star ? Jajaja !!!

[@saramoore7541]

Alexander Hamilton and Who was the star!!

[@devanmoran]

luca soo cute

[@emilyjorgenson3976]

Is this based off of Whos on first?

[@ryanfernandez392]

Good job

[@marycatherinedougherty6083]

who's on first?

[@suezud616]

Luca... oh my god 😆

[@Nonyabuisness67788]

Thereee so cute

[@cjandrian9163]

These kids omg

[@ryanfernandez392]

I also did who’d on first

[@pocketlintpey]

So funny!!!

[@bobbymcgnyc]

This is brilliant. Who wrote it?

[@jay-day]

😆😂🤣Costello never looked so adorable 😆😂🤣

[@ethannerkowski8643]

The kids are funny

[@devoutchaos375]

But... Who's the tank

[@carbonatedmilk5996]

You can see them struggling to contain their laughter.

[@terrischeetz]

that's funny

[@bcefa]

+Terri Scheetz Thanks for watching, Terri!

[@sophigonza420]

BFF

[@michaeljavert4635]

And to think all this time, I thought Who, is Tommy.

[@KaydenRose122]

lol so funny :P

[@bcefa]

Jessica Manson Big props to Newsies wrangler Vanessa Brown for writing the skit!

[@bcefa]

Vanessa Brown is amazing! What a champ!

[@StijnHommes]

bcefa Props to Luca and Zachary for actually remembering all the lines. I get confused just watching it. I can't imagine how long it took them to get this down perfectly...without smiling.

[@bcefa]

They are both such talented young men, Stijn!

[@kristenasato372]

They're so little 😂

[@jimbreitbeil8843]

Lol

[@juliusroman8616]

How old are they?

[@Isa-qz9mb]

Luca is 16, Zach is 17 (as of right not)

[@Ginnybellebeauty]

"I don't give a DARN"

[@Schwansonian_Townsonian]

I am so confused. I know it's a gag but I do not understand the reference. Are they naming characters names? Songs? Can someone please give the answer............... yes I know the joke gag I just do not understand how the shows fit into that gag.

[@Isa-qz9mb]

Who what and I dont know are all the stars of the broadway shows.

[@justanotherhuman7422]

It's based off of the Abbott and Costello skit "Who's on First" but instead of who, what, and I don't know being on different bases for baseball they have who, what, and I don't know as the stars of Broadway shows that were running at the time.

[@StijnHommes]

I wonder how many times they had to practice before they could perform this without cracking up themselves...