General Hospital’s crossover with Broadway’s Aladdin gave Gio and Emma a rare change of scenery, and the trip itself ended up being just as much of the story as anything that aired on screen. Braedyn Bruner and Giovanni Mazza leaned into the moment, documenting the whole thing from plane to stage to the inevitable bagel stop, keeping things simple and fun.
Key Takeaways
- GH’s Aladdin crossover doubled as a behind-the-scenes NYC adventure for Gio and Emma.
- Braedyn Bruner and Giovanni Mazza documented the trip from plane ride to Broadway stage.
- Their playful dynamic and candid moments drove the tone of the content.
- The visit included Times Square stops, museum moments, and plenty of bagels.
- Fans praised the natural chemistry and fun, off-screen energy.
Behind The Scenes Moments From New York
GH, Bruner, and Mazza shared a post on Instagram, writing, “We had the adventure of a lifetime thanks to everyone at Disney Theatrical and @aladdin. There’s nothing like a whirlwind trip to NYC! 🗽🍎 #BehindtheScenes #GH #GeneralHospital.”
On the plane in their video, Bruner explained, “We are seated, we’re waiting for everyone else to board, and it’s a brand new airplane,” while Mazza echoed, “Brand new.” She added that there were “literal cubicles in first class,” and the whole thing already had that slightly giddy, we-shouldn’t-be-this-excited energy before they’d even left the runway.
Mazza soon grinned, “I got the prettiest girl right next to me,” which earned him a laugh and a mock chokehold from Bruner, followed by her warning that she deleted a video clip they made: “It’s ’cause he’s naughty. I’m gonna film you while you’re sleeping.” By the time they landed, they shifted into full tourist mode, with both of them slipping into exaggerated New York accents and repeating, “We are in New YAWK. We’re in New YAWK,” before Mazza added, “Waiting on a bag in New YAWK. Some pizza bagels.”
Bagels, Broadway, and a Lot of Wandering
Once they hit the city, the footage started bouncing from place to place, including a ride through Manhattan shot through a moonroof, quick pans of Times Square, and Mazza pointing out a billboard for Aladdin with, “That’s where we’re gonna be tomorrow.”
Later, they sampled bagel sandwiches with Mazza holding up one stacked with meat and eggs. He declared, “This is the prettiest bagel I’ve ever seen,” before cracking it open to reveal, “It’s all meat. It’s turkey, ham, egg, and bacon. Yummy.” After enjoying their sandwiches, they explored the museum, paying their respects to a couple of Vincent van Gogh paintings, including The Starry Night.
Afterward, they went behind the scenes at the Aladdin stage, showing the makeup and wardrobe process. At one point, Mazza hyped up his outfit with, “These are jeans, dress shirt, and my personal favorite, suit jacket.”
They even had someone record a small bit of their scenes for GH as the two walked through the huge stage, and the fans loved their real-life chemistry.
