Randy Weiner: Biography and Background

Randy Weiner (born March 10, 1965) is an American playwright, producer and theater and nightclub owner. Weiner co-wrote the Off-Broadway musical The Donkey Show and, as one-third of EMURSIVE, produced the Drama Desk Award winning New York premiere of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More. He is co-owner of NYC "theater of varieties" The Box and The Box Soho. His creation The Stranger was a Time Out New York 2023 "Best of the City" award winner. Most recently, Weiner co-created and executive-produced Masquerade, an immersive production of Phantom of the Opera and nightlife venue located at the former site of Lee's Art Shop.

Weiner is a founder and partner of Outside The Box Amusements (OTBA), a theatrical production company which creates, manages and produces unique experiences. These experiences include Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular on London’s West End and Usher’s Residency in Las Vegas.

Weiner is the creator of Queen of the Night at the Paramount Hotel in New York City, and recently served as the dramaturge for Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna. He was named one of Modern Luxury Manhattan's 75 Most Influential People In The Arts. He was named one of BlooLoop’s Power 10 most influential people in immersive visitor attractions.

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