Musical satirist Randy Rainbow will be bringing his “Randy Rainbow for President Tour,” to Seattle. Produced by Live Nation, this tour will traverse various cities across North America before culminating in a grand finale in Seattle, WA on February 3, 2023.
Renowned for his witty musical parodies and scathing political spoofs, Randy Rainbow is a four-time Emmy and Grammy-nominated singer, comedian, actor, writer, and New York Times best-selling author. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself, garnered rave reviews, with The LA TIMES highlighting Rainbow’s poignant recollection of the alienation many LGBTQ+ youth face. Musical theater served as an escape for Rainbow and played a pivotal role in launching his career. His musical parodies and political commentaries have garnered international acclaim, leading to four consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.
Rainbow, whose given name indeed matches his vibrant persona, boasts a star-studded fan base that regularly shares his work. Notable admirers include Ryan Reynolds, Carol Burnett, John Legend, Mark Hamill, Hillary Clinton, Stephen Sondheim, Jane Lynch, Ana Navarro, Barry Manilow, Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Rosie O’Donnell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. In the realm of acting, Rainbow has made appearances on the FX comedy/drama series “Better Things” and graced the New York stage as a lead in the Encores! series revival of Call Me Madam at New York City Center.
In 2019, the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman collaborated with Rainbow on his holiday EP, Hey Gurl, It’s Christmas! The EP soared to the top, debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy chart and the iTunes Holiday chart. Rainbow’s first full-length studio album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent, also achieved remarkable success, debuting at #1 and earning him his first Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2023. Released through Broadway Records, the album features delightful duets with esteemed artists such as Patti LuPone, Tituss Burgess, Bernadette Peters, Josh Gad, and marks Rainbow’s first writing collaboration with the illustrious EGOT recipient Alan Menken.
With sold-out solo musical comedy concerts throughout the United States, Randy Rainbow has established himself as a prominent influencer and internet sensation. His viral comedy videos have amassed hundreds of millions of views across various social media and digital platforms. Known for his fresh take on politics and current events, Rainbow has been featured in interviews and profiles by esteemed publications and media outlets such as The Washington Post, CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, NPR, ABC News, OUT, People, and Entertainment Weekly.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Randy Rainbow currently hosts “The Randy Rainbow Podcast” through Sean Hayes and Hazy Mills Productions. He continues to captivate audiences with his razor-sharp wit and musical comedy, providing much-needed respite and laughter for a divided nation, as highlighted by The Washington Post.
If Rainbow is your thing, don’t miss the opportunity to experience him live in Seattle. Tickets are available now for his February 3, 2023 show at the Paramount at Ticketmaster.com.
