Randy Rainbow’s Campaign Comes to Minneapolis

If you’re looking for a truly iconic evening of laugh-out-loud comedy, you’re in luck.

On Friday, February 23, internet sensation Randy Rainbow is headed to the State Theatre in Minneapolis. With election season quickly approaching (let’s be real… it’s already here), a political satire is just what you need. Rainbow delivers laughs, political satire, and expertly written musical numbers to tie his whole act together. You’ll be laughing along to his classic jokes and some brand-new bangers during his new touring show: “Randy Rainbow for President.”

Who is Randy Rainbow?

Randy Rainbow is a satirical comedian who focuses on picking fun at politicians and the news. You might’ve seen his hilarious viral videos, which became popular during the height of the pandemic, or watched an interview or two with him (like on “CBS Sunday Morning”). He’s best known for his fake interviews with right-wing conservatives, where he makes jokes at their expense, and of course, his iconic political parody songs, which are based on some of the most beloved Broadway musicals. Rainbow is also a four-time Emmy and Grammy nominated singer and a New York Times Best-selling author.

This year, Rainbow is taking his hilarious comedy on the road and performing in-person for audiences all over the United States. And the best part? He’s coming to perform right here in Minneapolis!

Oh, and Randy Rainbow isn’t just a stage name, by the way. The decorated comedian’s real birth name is Randy Rainbow—a man destined to be a famous gay comedian!

What can guests expect at the show?

Rainbow’s comedic tour is more than just a funny show… he’s performing a satirical campaign for president along the way. With a simple, to-the-point title: “Randy Rainbow for President,” this show is sure to knock your socks off and have you doubled over at some seriously topical political comedy. According to Randy’s website, his tour for president will be putting “the ‘camp’ back in campaign” and we know that when Rainbow says camp, he absolutely means it. Expect over-the-top costumes, fabulous Broadway-spectacle, and all the charm of Randy Rainbow’s glittery persona.

According to Rainbow’s statement on the show, “Randy Rainbow for President” will “take on the hottest topics and skewer politicos of the day as only he can… bringing his most viral video song parodies to life onstage.” With so much happening in the political sphere right now, there’s no shortage of material for Rainbow to work with. And he’s well aware of the buffet of insanity that he can use to draw his creativity from!

‘Randy Rainbow for President’ is a live look into the musical mind of a comedic mastermind, “featuring live accompaniment by Broadway musicians…, live audience interaction and original songs written by Rainbow with Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Mary Poppins Returns) and Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast).” Finally, the perfect space for those who love both modern politics and musical theatre. Let’s just say… it’s a show unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!

A theatre critic for the Los Angeles Times, Charles McNulty, saw “Randy Rainbow for President” at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on January 19, and had lots of amazing commentary on it. His review detailed the amazing music and atmosphere of the performance. He writes, “His platform? Make America Gay Again. (He said he’s vying to be the first twink in the White House since Jared Kushner.) But what he’s really after is to restore the nation’s fabulousness with a concentrated dose of common sense.” Audiences, both straight and LGBTQ+ alike will enjoy the quick-witted comedy and musical genius of Rainbow’s show.

McNulty says that a “mockery of all things Trump was the main order of business [of the show]. Rainbow knows his audience, an older demographic… A good percentage of those in attendance seemed on furlough from their nightly MSNBC marathon. Not a Lindsey Graham or Kim Davis joke sneaked past this politically astute crowd.” It’s nice to see a gay comedian’s spin on the news, especially in a time when a little levity is so needed.

Attendees of the show will enjoy it if they know anything at all about current politics, but those who really delve into the world of American politics will catch every expertly crafted quip. For example, McNulty says, “Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was roasted to a blond crisp in a revamped version of ‘Look at me I’m Sandra Dee’ from Grease,” a truly hilarious use of the song.

The real genius of Rainbow’s show comes in the clever construction of his jokes. McNulty concludes, “Rainbow’s parody lyrics, which appear as subtitles, nearly upstaged him with their zingy brilliance. His high-profile admirers — including Lin-Manuel Miranda and the late Stephen Sondheim — are especially discerning when it comes to comic wordplay. Rainbow was wise to throw a spotlight on his verbal virtuosity.”

You definitely don’t want to miss out on this hilarious show, coming to Minneapolis in February. Get ready for a topical, hysterical, musical, and totally gay look at the news in Randy Rainbow’s new show. You’ll be laughing out loud and casting your vote for Randy after his show: “Randy Rainbow for President.”

“Randy Rainbow for President”
Friday, February 23, 7:30pm
State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
$39.00-175.00
https://www.randyrainbow.com/tour