The Rainbow Tour is officially an international phenomenon! Everyone at BroadwayWorld is so proud of Randy Rainbow, who created some of BroadwayWorld's most popular pieces when he was here with us. Below, Nightline takes a closer look at his comedic genius:
by Nicole Rosky -
In Randy Rainbow's latest political parody, The Pirates of Penzance gets an update for the 21st century. Watch below as he takes on musical theatre's much famous patter song with a Trumpian twist in 'A Very Stable Genius.'
by Julie Musbach -
Leslie Jordan's August 13 & 14 performances at the Crown & Anchor's Paramount Cabaret have been cancelled. Jordan's commitments to a new FOX television series prevent him from travelling to Provincetown this summer. Randy Rainbow, whose August 6 & 7 performances are nearing a sell-out, will add additional performances on August 13 & 14 in place of Jordan.
by Julie Musbach -
Another week, another collection of questions for whatever is going on in the nation's capital. Randy Rainbow is here to get to the bottom of things with his latest video set to the catchy Legally Blonde tune 'Oh My God You Guys'.
by Stephi Wild -
In Randy Rainbow's latest political parody, he begins with a fake interview with Kellyanne Conway, including the clip where she accidentally called Donald Trump 'Commander in Cheese' instead of 'Commander in Chief.' Randy ran with this, setting the song to the tune of It Sucks to Be Me from Avenue Q and including as many cheese references as he can get away with.
by Julie Musbach -
For less than $50, Charlotte comedy fans can enjoy a whole weekend of laughs courtesy of some of America's hottest comedians plus Charlotte's own comedic talent at The Queen City Comedy Experience Sept. 27 - 29 at Spirit Square.
by Nancy Grossman -
The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) celebrated more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, and ensembles at The 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony at the Huntington Avenue Theatre last night. The coveted Elliot Norton Prize for Sustained Excellence was presented to Leigh Barrett, Robert J. Eagle received a Special Citation in honor of his 50 years at Reagle Music Theatre, and the Guest of Honor Award went to internet sensation Randy Rainbow.
by Stephi Wild -
Awards were presented to more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, and ensembles last night, May 21, by The BostonTheater CriticsAssociation (BTCA), at The 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony, held at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.
by Julie Musbach -
New show on sale at bergenPAC: Charlie Zaa & Felipe Pelaez on Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m.; Randy Rainbow on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.; Sal "The Voice" Vallentinetti on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at 8 p.m.
by Stephi Wild -
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: get a first look at Jagged Little Pill at ART, get a sneak peek at Andrew Rannells Live From Lincoln Center, and more!
by Nicole Rosky -
In Randy Rainbow's latest political parody, he tells a tale as old as time! Watch below as he fake interviews the man of the hour, Rudy Giuliani, to get to the bottom of the President's current legal troubles with his own rendition of a classic: 'Rudy and the Beast.'
by A.A. Cristi -
The Boston Theater Critics Association has announced that Randy Rainbow, comedian, actor, and internet sensation, will be the Guest of Honor at the 36th Annual Elliot Norton Awards on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 7 PM, at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi -
Producer Rick Murray will present the 2018 Cabaret Series in Provincetown, MA this summer at The Crown & Anchor's Paramount Theatre, Cabaret Room, and Town Hall Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale for the Series, in which an impressive list of award-winning stars will be performing live in full concerts. Following up on last summer's smash hit season, the 2018 Cabaret Series will include the talents of comedian Paula Poundstone as well as Broadway stars Lucie Arnaz (They're Playing Our Song, Pippin), Telly Leung (Aladdin, Allegiance), Anthony Rapp (Rent, If/Then), Linda Eder (Jekyll and Hyde), and Emmy Award winners Leslie Jordan (Will and Grace) and Bruce Vilanch.
by Nicole Rosky -
Randy Rainbow gets help from a famous Hairspray tune for his latest political parody. Watch below as he calls out President Trump for his Twitter tirades with 'You Can't Stop HIs Tweets'!
by Stephi Wild -
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: A Letter to Harvey Milk opens off-Broadway a Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre, Spongebob Squarepants recently celebrated 100 performances on Broadway, and more!
by Nicole Rosky -
What's got into these kids today? Randy Rainbow sends a message to the NRA in his latest parody, featuring a little tune from Bye Bye Birdie. Watch his version of 'Kids' below!
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400 members of Seattle Men's Chorus (SMC) and Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) join together in song at McCaw Hall for Not In Our Town on April 7, 2018 at 8pm and April 8, 2018 at 2pm. New York-based comedian and YouTube sensation Randy Rainbow is making his Seattle debut as the special guest for both performances. In addition to live performances of his wildly popular parody videos, Rainbow will sing hit songs with the Choruses, including the Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning song "This is Me" from The Greatest Showman.
by Nicole Rosky -
As magical as the evening was, after Freddie Gershon gave an impassioned presentation to the duo, Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones hit the stage and brought the house down at ages 88 and 89 respectively. They joined forces onstage to perform a song from their musical The Bone Room, described by Jones as being about 'the pleasures of dying and being embalmed in this great country of ours.' Below, watch as they perform together for the last time. BWW feels privileged to share with you a bit of highlights of these two legends together before a rapt and ecstatic audience who precded to shower them with a (well deserved) standing ovation... RIP Harvey Schmidt.
by Troy Frisby -
Returning to Cafe Carlyle, fashion designer-plus-TV personality-plus-performer Isaac Mizrahi was far too controlled to fall prey to anything remotely resembling a sophomore slump.
by Stephi Wild -
Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The Public Theater kicks off UNDER THE RADAR festival series, and more!
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