"Turn It Off" - Max von Essen, Brandon Uranowitz - Easter Bonnet Competition

At the 30th annual Easter Bonnet Competition, Max von Essen and Brandon Uranowitz from An American in Paris lamented theatre audiences’ addiction to taking photos and using their smartphones during shows with the comedic “Turn It Off, Seriously,” topped off by their award-winning bonnet.
The Easter Bonnet Competition (#BroadwayBonnets) was presented April 25 and 26, 2016 at the Minskoff Theatre, home to Disney's The Lion King. The production featured 17 extravagant, handmade bonnets presented by some of Broadway’s most popular shows. Celebrating six weeks of fundraising by 58 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies, the Easter Bonnet Competition raised a record-shattering $5,528,568 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the largest grand total from either an Easter Bonnet Competition or Gypsy of the Year fundraising campaign in Broadway Cares history.
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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[@abee2557]

Petition for this to be played at every single theatre and cinema

[@zaraelms2000]

I'll sign it!

[@alildaisy2180]

Zara Elms where’s the form and how do I aign

[@catsrcool328cat]

I mean, it’s already in a musical. Just a different meaning behind “Turn It Off”

[@n.c.435]

when Will Roland tweeted "we can SEE you" when that girl was bootlegging dEH lmao

[@Rose-bv3dy]

Wait that happened? Holy shit lol 😂😂😂

[@mothersuperior2673]

Wait can someone explain this too me please

[@sketchers3115]

Wait what when

[@maxhasproblems4885]

Newer scenario- when alex brightman went o f f on twitter about people filming beetlejuice

[@n.c.435]

MrHelios omg when was that?!

[@aubrianacscott]

Oh my gosh I've never seen Brandon without a facial hair I'm shooketh

[@yannickschwarz1027]

He looks like a child

[@mamaumbridge2272]

He looks like a child sometimes but like an 80 year old man other times

[@missoringasm7144]

"You film you kiss your life goodbye" I mean I always felt bad _watching_ bootlegs but damn...

[@chazofalsa]

Well since I watch bootlegs I guess my life is done.

[@dasty3314]

Pokémasterchaz99 you think that’s bad? i had one uploaded on my channel for awhile before getting copyrighted lmao

[@kiras8987]

I just want to play this before every show. this is like my biggest theater pet peeve. JUST PUT YOUR DAMN PHONES AWAY.

[@MaddieGrapeXO]

The Patti part I'm dying 😂

[@MissMiffed]

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!? STAHHPPPTAKENPEHTAAAAARS

[@lianelonergan8215]

Spot-on Patti Lupone impression LMAO

[@maddiec1310]

And then Brandon does a show with the og Elder Price, Andrew Rannells

[@atticus3690]

and then max von essen plays marvin in the falsettos 2019 tour

[@cerysgibby7542]

AND NOW MAX IS IN THAT SHOW TOO!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[@safiyahleane269]

Then Max does that same show Brandon and Andrew did

[@carterkusilek]

It all comes around

[@hotlipsturtlehead6794]

Pretend that your phone is made of tiny boxes, find the box that's on and CRUSH IT

[@mercuryh3463]

the patti part i physically cannot

[@Zentalkaa]

A theatre in Warsaw had a really passive aggressive pre-show announcement that had me cackle out loud. They politely asked to switch the phones off to avoid an embarrassment a patron from few nights ago experienced, when his phone went off. He answered and he accidentally put his ex wife ON SPEAKER, yelling at him for once again not paying alimony on time. Everyone in the theatre could hear. “It was a cautionary tale for everyone... not paying alimony on time”. Also they pointed out that being lit up with white light from below exposed all the double chins which is terribly unflattering.

[@EspaALSC]

This should be played before EVERY SINGLE SHOW IN BROADWAY, just like they do it in the movie theaters.

[@veronicapapianni]

Just realized these two BOTH did Falsettos and I'm shook! Love them so much :))

[@felixettos]

Bonus point the song they parodied is from The Book of mormon which Andrew Rannells played the main character in and then later he did Falsettos with Brandon

[@user-ww5hm8lu1w]

the falsettos is strong with this one

[@smthnbatey]

Christian Borle at that one non proshot boot of Falsettos and that CATCF boot, just staring down to your soul.. making you feel guilty for watching boots...

[@doom_bug]

i started my homework 2 hours ago... how did i get here?

[@jamesjamesjsmes909]

WAS NOT EXPECTING A HAMILTON REFERENCE

[@CarlosFadiga]

We're past 2017, everything now fits a Hamilton reference. Just like Les Mis in the 90s and Rent in the 2000s.

[@andreali6407]

Always expect a hamilton reference

[@amberfirexx9]

Did that actually happen with Madonna at Hamilton?

[@bcefa]

+amberfirexx9 It's a true story.

[@alarbu17]

i just realized that was brandon uranowitz ahaha

[@spicedch4i]

I was really confused because I was listening and then i heard his voice and I was like wHoA hOLd oN

[@joyramirez7518]

Brandon looks so disgusted with the human race in this song AND I LOVE IT

[@lucyclark851]

My school's theatre director does NOT put up with phones, if she sees you on your phone in the audience during a performance she'll disrupt the performance by screaming for you to put it away

[@musicbyella3769]

When I saw kinky boots, one of the girls in front of me was on her phone for the whole first act. It was so distracting for me as an audience member, and I can hardly imagine how horrible it must be for actors on stage. Thankfully, someone told her at the end of act one and she either left or didn't get it back out, thank gOd

[@rachelthornton4442]

Apparently the Dear Evan Hansen is awful. Ben Platt remembered once a full front row of kids on their phones. It's kind of devastating because the tickets are really difficult to get and ironic because the show is about the dangers of social media.The stage is designed to look like a freaking phone screen.

[@sopheverlasting]

Rachie And The Waves this girl i know filmed half the show and im like "turn the freaking phone off" and she glared at me I think Will saw her during one scene (we were row i orchestra) because im pretty sure he glared at her.

[@JoshFreilich]

@@sopheverlasting I hear every time he sees a camera in the audience, he says "Hot" instead of "Kinky" during the song "Sincerely Me."

[@sopheverlasting]

@@JoshFreilich he said kinky when I was there even with the girl filming

[@sketchers3115]

@@sopheverlasting he tweeted something basically giving off about people filming. I know it's disrespectful and ilegal but then again the nearest theater to me is london (I live in Ireland) so I most likely will never see deh or any production

[@Pugkin5405]

I wouldn't call that devastating

[@peggy2983]

I love the fact that they were both in Falsettos.

[@jjju3]

_you film you kiss your life goodbye_

[@ThePatrick1118]

No but seriously turn it off.

[@Pugkin5405]

Nah

[@maxhasproblems4885]

“Full of culture and art” Me, with something rotten as my number one musical of all time: *desperately trying not to break out into song because i know all of the lyrics to every song from act 1*

[@noels__]

brandon uranowitz in the book of mormon might just be the thing to save humanity

[@kirstenrubberducky]

YAAAAAS! This should be played in all theatres! All patrons should watch before entering the auditorium. :)

[@Erzlump]

Max von Essen is a star! And Bradon Uranowitz is also wonderful in this - a glorious performance!

[@irvinegaby]

marvin and mendel!!

[@aimeewalls8208]

This is absolutely brilliant... How have I not seen this before? Thanks, YT, you got one!

[@wrenclark4907]

It would be damn ironic if someone bootlegged this

[@isabelladepaola8516]

What is the original song there parodying? Turn it off from Book of Mormon?

[@bcefa]

+Isabella Depaola Exactly!

[@johnl2124]

duh doi! What a freaking awesome job they did!

[@oliviaschreuder7471]

i love this because the both were in falsettos at one point

[@donnarinkasmr4514]

SECOND MARVIN AND FIRST MENDEL DUDE

[@orphiczaney5537]

Honestly I stan this so much

[@yurmum7654]

This is how I feel when I preform in shows.

[@nardo218]

actually it was anything goes and she made someone cry

[@flowertrue]

love the reference to Patti LaPone. Dude I would NOT mess with that woman.

[@saidiejimenez4531]

Madonna threw away her shot

[@kellyalves756]

Saidie Jimenez She invented a new kind of stupid.

[@cami_cosmos]

@@kellyalves756 A damage she couldn't undo, kind of stupid.

[@Dani-it9vc]

This is so salty I love it

[@rocketmammamia]

marvin and mendel 💛

[@kaylynheine2039]

This is awesome, can't wait to see the fun home skit.

[@hannahthetford5952]

+Kaylyn Heine I don't know why it's not on KZbin yet, but the Fun Home performance has been on Vimeo for a few days now: vimeo.com/164477520

[@kaylynheine2039]

thanks!!!

[@moth6020]

My theatre teacher would love this video.

[@Ellers-tc3ff]

Ladies and Gentlemen you are now watching two Falsettos stars

[@gstepht8561]

I'm not used to brandon without the Mendel beard.

[@spacelazarwolf]

Marvin and Mendel 😭

[@ABroadwaystar2534]

Can this be played before every performance of the Radio City Rockettes? They were the worst audience I’ve been a part of, because there multiple people taking pictures (including one behind me) and videos. It was so appalling to witness that kind of disrespect first hand. If only they'd understand that you can survive for two hours without your phone or camera, it's okay - you can use it afterward. Jeez, if only they had some class.

[@emma.328]

Alison Loughlin can this just be played before every professional show?

[@onemercilessming1342]

Alsion Loughlin--Perhaps Ray Bolger's voice could be re-mixed to sing, "If They Only Had Some Class" to the tune of "If I Only Had a Brain". (Ray Bolger played "The Scarecrow" in "The Wizard of Oz" 1939 movie.

[@Pugkin5405]

Have you learned why people use their phones for shows after five years?

[@lilywelsh5308]

well definitely best hat

[@michellemagallon5172]

OH MY GOD THIS WAS GREAT

[@itslillyillustrates]

"crush them"

[@MarylouMalicdem]

BRILLIANT!! or should I say... Incredible. ;D

[@gabrielleporter553]

Most commenters: turn off your phone!!1!!!! So annoying!!1!! Also commenters: omg I love the heathers bootleg

[@andreali6407]

Fr

[@kevinwastaken__]

just reading the title made me cry

[@charissa8068]

This was brilliant

[@ferb4691]

MADONNA OMG

[@andreatupas2633]

What about Alone in the universe with Kevin Chamberlin and Andrew Keenan Bolger ? Can you guys upload it please ?

[@junjiyouscareme2180]

The Patti lupone thing made me chuckle, I love her

[@stephpiano2908]

This is amazing oh my god

[@kadenpotak2387]

it’s funny because now Max plays Marvin in the national tour of Falsettos

[@ms.marvelous8156]

Is the Madonna story true?!

[@AnaaBelieves]

yes!

[@ms.marvelous8156]

ugh goddamn Madonna ur an entertainer you should be better than that

[@musicalsmabel6299]

ms.marvelous 815 fuck her then one does not simply do that during Hamilton

[@kitteridgesimpson8144]

Mabel Malfoy Barton or any show!

[@musicalsmabel6299]

Kiersten Simpson true!

[@meganro2978]

And now the two have been in Falsettos, who'd have thought?

[@logicandcrazy]

Marvin and Mendel haha

[@Caitlinmperry]

Almost forgot to watch this today oops

[@thatone_theatregirl]

Guys my two fave musicals in one tbom and Brandon (I’m a sucker for falsettos 🫡)

[@zoeanne5421]

I saw this show, it was amazing!

[@blanchevanin6048]

That was incredible and yes for god’s sake turn off your damn phones guys

[@judi7238]

2:36 well now I'm kinda curious

[@m4csvlog]

Can this be the intro before Book of Mormon starts in the theatre because like there are so many bootlegs of this 😂😂

[@AmadaAndersonmanadabiz]

FABULOUS!

[@MsFotsvett]

Is it just me or why is the "phone girl" slapped on the bin in the end? Wtf? Otherwise brilliant turn it off song!

[@musicalmockingbird8606]

That was beautiful

[@tet43]

Awesome!!

[@tehreeem]

I love Brandon so much ahh

[@onemercilessming1342]

Patti Lupone had a point. First of all, the cameras are a distraction--not only to the performers, but also the seat-mates in the audience. After all, they paid an average of $112 (in 2017) for the ticket. They didn't pay to see people violating IPR laws. Second, the CDs, photographs, etc., are available for sale after the show, not to mention is stores everywhere and even online and on eBay. Third, part of a performer's contract includes a percentage of those visuals and recordings. Ms Lupone may have bone off the deep end of the pier a bit, but "whatever happened to our public good manners" was a question that was rightfully and rightwously posed.

[@Sofia-fz9hz]

dont make me aware of the price yes i stopped reading because of the price

[@Pugkin5405]

Not really a distraction when people record the shows, you see the show either way. Even if you watch through a tiny screen.

[@onemercilessming1342]

@@Pugkin5405You are missing the point. In addition to the distraction, the players and musicians, as part of their remuneration, get paid a portion of the fees from CDs and souvenirs. So, filming them from your phone is STEALING from them. Not to mention showing crass behavior to your seatmates.

[@Pugkin5405]

@@onemercilessming1342 Not really. Think about how many people go to see the shows after they see scenes or bootlegs or whatever online. More people go to see it, the show runs for longer, people get paid more. People might even decide they want to buy something for the show they might not have heard of if it wasn't for random scenes floating around online So, overall, it really does the opposite

[@onemercilessming1342]

@@Pugkin5405 Bootlegged is stealing, too. Do run along now. I'm ignoring your puerile notions.

[@KiwiSentinel]

It's easy! Be Here Now.

[@TikiStanford]

Genius!

[@hellosorrymyemailaddressis3413]

It's "The Marvins".

[@The.Lilomay]

u know Patti is coming

[@preciousreyes420]

So that’s how you pronounce his name!

[@cutiepuppy4427]

Can you upload Disaster's one?

[@highoninfinity]

okay but why does brandon look exactly like young chip zien in this

[@Phoenix-jf7kt]

Essen is city in Germany it's also the German word for Food and eating. So Max von Essen kann Essen essen in Essen. (Max von Essen can eat a meal in Essen)

[@Smokingisevil749]

LOL

[@milescomet]

im sad they didnt tap dance

[@gsche]

3:42 *slap*

[@birdtutorialart]

This is the funniest shit-

[@stuckdream1ng]

lin ;)

[@GrandiaKnight]

Awesome but I don't see how it's a Book of Morman spoof. Did I miss something obvious? I must have watched this ten times already!

[@aps1197]

+GrandiaKnight one of the songs in the musical The Book of Mormon is called "turn it off"

[@GrandiaKnight]

Aidan Sandhoefner I'd forgotten about that one. Thanks.

[@brianna1004]

Are all these stories true?

[@sopheverlasting]

Brianna G yes

[@-sabelmousse-2246]

:)

[@definitelynotsiri4058]

Rip to everyone who thought this would be the song from the book of mormon (me)