Is there a political message you hope to send with the album, other than just some good wholesome family fare?I hope it's not terribly political. May 28, 2019 R andy Rainbow stands before the full-length mirror in the living room of his compact Queens walk-up, oozing mischievous charm. He is a native of New York City. Even in the little insert on the CD, I say that this is a valiant act of patriotism, my releasing a Christmas album and Yuletide advocacy because I'm for Christmas. It's a Christmas love duet between two men on a Christmas album. Randy Rainbow is Dating Mel Gibson . It's very weird. But to then go and perform the songs or to show the videos to a room full of 2,000 people in a strange city and to hear that response and hear the laughter is overwhelming and really, really exciting. I have no directors. I like Elizabeth Warren. I mean, on the first track ["Hey Gurl, It's Christmas! So I'm going to invite him to a show. I don't work with anyone. Is there a favorite of the other songs and videos that you've created? I walked around my apartment having romantic phone conversations with his anti-Semitic, misogynistic, racist, homophobic rants. September 6, 2019 at 5:30 pm Randy Rainbow is breathtakingly talented. I love having it on there because it's super gay. Hey Gurl, It's Christmas! Would you say that the album is part of the war on Christmas?I think it's the solution to the war on Christmas! My parents always had a Christmas tree in the house and I was put in ballet at a very young age. 86,810 talking about this. We'll see what happens. 3:38 PREVIEW Merry Christmas Darling / What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? I also wanted to dip my toe into the studio recording, sellable music world. As comedy does, it just brought it down to a size that was manageable. Otherwise, I would just be stressed out and drinking all the time. He was really imparting wisdom and infusing a real message in his lyrics and I really saw the gravity that musical theater could have from him. So Chasten reached out [and] said they're fans. Subsequently following the appearance of "Randy Rainbow's Album", Randy Rainbow released "Born This Gay" on N/A. My plan is to just hunker down next year and cover as much material as I can, 'cause there's going to be a lot of it. We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. I think we all will. I don't understand what the fuck is going on there. So I think that I try to follow in his footsteps a little bit when I'm writing. Randy Rainbow is an comedian and musician, who gained popularity on YouTube after joining in 2006. I thoroughly enjoyed Randy Rainbow Live last year and I'm betting 99% of the people in Santa Rosa last night did too. Randy Rainbow is a two-time (2019 and 2020) EMMY® nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer and satirist best known for his popular YouTube series, The Randy Rainbow … Why do you love Christmas?First of all, I am Jewish, so maybe there was that element of like, you know, the forbidden fruit kind of thing. What message do you hope your music sends to the world?Music and comedy, musical comedy, specifically, really helped me through my childhood. "], I deal with that right away and make a little joke because the first line is kind of loosely about Trump and politics and I comedically put a stop to it. It's just me in my apartment. Randy Rainbow: Hey Gurl, It's Christmas! Awards & Nominations. See our, Read a limited number of articles each month, You consent to the use of cookies and tracking by us and third parties to provide you with personalized ads, Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com on any device, Unlimited access to all Washington Post apps, No on-site advertising or third-party ad tracking. I'm kinda sad to see her go, but I don't think we've heard the last of her yet. Speaking to The Advocate, he called the album a "musical prescription" for fans of his viral musical and political parodies suffering under a deluge of dispiriting headlines from Washington, D.C. Below, Rainbow discusses the album, LGBTQ representation in holiday media, and the future of his music after the election year. I guess I'm a lot more "woke," if I can say that. The complaints were mostly about my criticism of Randy Rainbow’s dismissiveness. Satirist Randy Rainbow : Fresh Air Rainbow writes and performs satirical songs about President Trump set to melodies of show tunes. Marc Shaiman) 1. PURCHASE THE ALBUM NOW! As a gay kid, I think it was the first time I saw people outwardly being overly theatrical and all the glamour and lights and all of that. How do you know that George is a fan?He follows me on Twitter. And in 2021, I'll go on tour with either the "Here We Go Again" tour or the "Happy Days Are Here Again" tour. I put these things out to the world and I get the feedback online. Can you talk a little bit about the evolution of Randy Rainbow toward tackling political issues?It's "beshert" as we say [in Yiddish]. — gayle allan (@gayleallan7) April 20, 2019. And in 2016, it was just a natural progression that I started talking more about politics 'cause that's just what everyone is talking about now. And I just sent out a couple of emails thinking I wouldn't hear back from anybody. And that is where this gimmick of inserting myself into the hot topics was born. Oct 17, 2019 . QUEENS, NY FEB 20: Actor, comedian and commentator Randy Rainbow photographed in Queens, New York ...[+] on February 20, 2019. I just had a couple of drinks and I gave him a couple too, and I asked him if he would sing a duet with me. But what it's like as an entertainer to perform for a live audience versus releasing videos on the internet?It's very isolating to do what I do. November 2nd 2019. Fresh Air For July 17, 2019: Satirist Randy Rainbow; Remembering Justice John Paul Stevens Hear the Fresh Air program for July 17, 2019 Hallmark recently said it would be "open" to having gay characters in its Christmas movies, which are currently very white and straight. I have no editors. Our comments are now powered by Insticator. His comic timing is impeccable, his acting superb. We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. I had a short dream list of who I would love to appear on my first album. That needs to be a Lifetime Christmas movie: Christmas With the Conways. I've always liked Joe Biden. But it was never really kept from me. For people to see me responding Trump or whoever the subject is with show tunes, as a minority — I'm a gay Jew — there's a power that people appreciate. Directed by Randy Rainbow. Randy Rainbow Does The 'Cell Block Tango' With Donald Trump "They had it coming." All that bitching and you didn't even pay for your ticket. It made me want to do more. How did that collaboration come about?I've been a huge fan of Norm's for my whole life. [Laughs] But I've always have been a fan of Christmas and Christmas albums. See our Privacy Policy and Third Party Partners to learn more about the use of data and your rights. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. What happens to Randy Rainbow if Trump wins and what happens if Trump loses?I just kind of go with the flow. 2019 Preview SONG TIME Hey Gurl, It's Christmas! Randy Rainbow is a Superstar performer. I think he would enjoy it. I ran into him at the after-party for Barry Manilow's show on Broadway — the gayest night of my life. August 19, 2019 First time Emmy nominee and comedian Randy Rainbowis the star of a viral series of musical parody videos and political spoofs. I'll be ready for a new cast of characters by then. There's no one even holding the camera or anything. This title track on this album is the first time that I wrote just from scratch a song, and to have Marc Shaiman doing the music for it was super exciting. So every year I would be in The Nutcracker. I heard from the Buttigiegs too, because I mentioned Pete in a thing. In my live show, I do a whole Kellyanne Conway medley where I sing "Fact-Checker, Fact-Checker" to the tune of "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" from Fiddler on the Roof. is now available on Amazon, Apple Music, or find a signed copy on RandyRainbow.com. https://www.ticketmaster.com › Randy-Rainbow-tickets › artist › 2425226 Nominee: The Randy Rainbow Show. There will always be controversy. Music video of Randy Rainbow's Suckers. What would you say is the power of combining musicals with political commentary?When someone just bursts into song, it's a joke to many people and it seems campy, over-the-top, and silly. I've never had the pleasure of seeing your tour. Who are your creative influences?Stephen Sondheim was a major influence. 4:46 PREVIEW I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (feat. I have Italian family members too, so we always had big Italian Christmases. Outstanding Short Form Variety Series - 2020 ... John Retsios, Producer. So I hope it's teaching people to be aware, be woke, be active, but also don't be afraid to laugh at shit. comments. (feat. Kathy Griffin & Alan Cumming) 2. It's necessary. Throwback Video. This content is currently not available in your region. Discussion. Do you ever get a response from the people that you lampoon, like Kellyanne Conway or other members of the Trump administration?Kellyanne has not reached out, although George Conway, her husband, is a fan of mine. So I stuck with it and I did whatever was presented to me. Video Season of Trump. The new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website: We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. He sits down with John Bermanto talk about his work, life and … Listen to the titular track below. Back in 2016, I did "Braggadocious!," which was my Mary Poppins parody and that had like 28 million views in a day. (feat. Randy Rainbow Is the Gay Jewish Crooner of the Christmas Season Known for his political and musical satires, the singer discusses why he … What have you learned about politics since immersing yourself into this world? The process is quick and simple. [But] there's strength in saying what needs to be said in the moment, concisely, with clever rhymes and high belting, that just makes a powerful argument in some way. I've never been a political junkie of any sort and never thought that this would be my life. (open thread) By Frances Langum. Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue. What are your thoughts on the call for LGBTQ representation in holiday media?Yeah, it's very Candace Cameron-Bure over there. I felt out of place, I felt lots of adversity, and I felt scared all the time. Half of their audience is gay men. You think they'd want to please the people. People apparently can’t read. Comedian Randy Rainbow came under fire this week after a series of decade-old racist and transphobic tweets surfaced. I'm sure you've thought about the election next year. They all immediately responded and said, "Yeah, let me know what you need and where to be.". By Alex Bollinger Friday, August 30, 2019 Photo: Randy Rainbow/Y Randy Rainbow has a new parody video taking Donald Trump to task for … It was meant to be. Hey Gurl, Click for Info. Emmy Announcement 2020. He regularly spoofs interviews … 2019. The Advocate: Why did you want to make a Christmas album?Randy Rainbow: I'm a gay Jew and I feel it's just a natural progression to make a Christmas album. He just said yes right away. In order to comment you will need to create an Insticator account. Official Fan Page of Internet Sensation, Comedian, Actor, Writer and Entertainer Randy Rainbow. With Stormy Daniels, Mitch McConnell, Karen McDougal, Lawrence O'Donnell. And he [once tweeted] a reference to Fiddler on the Roof and how he always hears the song "Tradition" set to "Corruption" every time Trump talks. One of the tracks I'm proudest of on the album is my sexy romantic love duet with Broadway's hunky Norm Lewis. Well, thank you for bringing your own representation to the Christmas singing landscape. Hey Gurl Album Release. He has a beautiful singing voice. Outstanding Short Form Variety Series - 2019. But it also has enlightened me and it's also made me a little more aware of what's going on and it's activated me politically in a way to rise up against these adversities, though, that we're facing still on a daily basis. It's appealing to a little queen. 2 Nominations . More about The Randy Rainbow Show at: Shows nominations . Do you have a favorite among the Democratic candidates?I love Mayor Pete. Known for his political and musical satires, the singer discusses why he is now taking on holiday hits in his first album. There will always be news. Welcome. By Lee Moran. Victoria Varela, Producer. People were liking it because it took the sting and the edge off of the thing that people were fighting about or didn't want to discuss. Directed by Randy Rainbow. Randy Rainbow Works at Chick-fil-A . Learn more about Hey Gurl, It's Christmas! Randy Rainbow arrived on to the Comedy scene with the introduction of tour album "Randy Rainbow's Album", published on N/A. That brought me to the next level, so that'll always have a special place in my heart. Hey Gurl, Album Release. His show keeps you laughing & singing all night. I would love to throw my name in the ring to be the first gay love interest in a Hallmark movie. 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He has also lived in Florida, where he attended school, including community college. He is an actor and writer, known for GOP Dropout (2016), Cheeto Christ Stupid-Czar (2019) and You Can't Stop His Tweets (2018). It started for me in 2010 when I did a video where I pretended I was dating Mel Gibson. YouTube. Rainbow is gay and Jewish. I liked Kamala. Thank the skies for Randy Rainbow! Jeff Romley, Producer. With Kellyanne Conway, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, Jeffrey Epstein. The song immediatley became a success and made Randy Rainbow one of the top new great shows to go to. It's cathartic for me to be able to make comedy and music about all this crap going on. CNNposted an episode of CNN Replay. This really was a coping mechanism for me. Most Viewed Videos . I just anticipated it would just be a big gay romp because I was writing it with Marc Shaiman, who of course wrote Hairspray and Mary Poppins Returns. Randy Rainbow is back with another musical takedown of President Donald Trump’s administration. My pleasure. Official music video of Cheeto Christ Stupid-Czar. What I just said applies perfectly to his work. on RandyRainbow.com. Norm Lewis) 3. Everyone sent the tweet to me, and then he responded to me and was like, "Oh, well, my friend already started the lyrics." “Trump’s Favorite Things” Trump’s presidency has been so rocky it is making even Nixon’s … I would agree. (Photo by Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post via Getty Images) But as I was writing the lyrics, I decided that it should be my written musical prescription to my friends and fans who are so obsessed with the news and social media and all that stuff to just kind of turn it off for a few days and shut the hell up and enjoy yourself. Randy Rainbow is counting all 'two million, a hundred two thousand, four hundred minutes' to measure Donald Trump's presidency in his Rent-inspired number. Recent Videos. €5 every 4 weeks or just €50 €20 for the first year, €7 every 4 weeks or just €70 €30 for the first year. 01/29/2019 07:59 am ET. The Emmy-nominated singer may be gay and Jewish, but that has not stopped him from releasing Hey Gurl, It's Christmas!, a collection of holiday hits infused with Rainbow's signature satire. That is pop culture now. He keeps us sane, during these difficult times. Can you talk a little bit about how those collaborations came to be as well? Randy Rainbow was born as Randy Stewart Rainbow. You're right, I think they need to step it up a little. You have a number of other special guests on the album: Alan Cumming, Kathy Griffin, the president [laughs]. We got into a little dialogue. You also agree to our Terms of Service. I'll always have material to work with. Would you ever want to make your own original musical?Absolutely. Guess I 'm sure you 've created his acting superb this would be the. 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