Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow "vividly recollects the alienation so many LGBTQ+ youth experience." Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that ultimately helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.
Randy stopped by CHANNEL Q and talked about his tour, latest book and… what is his real name? Check out the convo below:
Aiming to entertain with his unique comedic voice, Randy Rainbow has amassed a notable fanbase, including celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Carol Burnett, John Legend, Mark Hamill, Hillary Clinton, Stephen Sondheim, Jane Lynch, and many others. In addition to his web series, he has showcased his talents as an actor, appearing as a guest star in Better Things and starring in the Encores! series revival of Call Me Madam at New York City Center.
Rainbow has also toured the U.S. with his sold-out solo musical comedy concerts, and his viral comedy videos have garnered millions of views across social media platforms. His fresh perspectives on politics and current events have earned him interviews and profiles in major media outlets such as The Washington Post, CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, NPR, ABC News, People, and Entertainment Weekly. His current tour, Randy Rainbow, National Freakin' Treasure is one of the hottest tickets in town – get yours right here
Randy Rainbow and the Marvelously Magical Pink Glasses
Randy Rainbow is uniquely himself. He loves painting his nails and listening to old Broadway albums. But when some kids at school tease Randy for being who he is, he goes to his beloved granny for a solution. And she has just the thing - a pair of sparkly pink glasses. Pick up a copy of Randy's charming and inspirational book here
