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PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: Music and Comedy with a Midcentury Flair

QCC_Perfectly MarvelousThe Carnegie and Queen City Cabaret presents PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: Music from THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL

COVINGTON, Ky. (SEPTEMBER 14, 2023) – The Carnegie is thrilled to announce PERFECTLY MARVELOUS: Music from THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, an evening of song and comedy from Queen City Cabaret and Two Sketchy Dames. The performance will run for one night only on October 14th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at TheCarnegie.com or by calling the Box Office at 859-957-1940.

Immerse yourself in an evening of midcentury melodies from the soundtrack of the hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. The Amazon Original chronicles a lonely New York City housewife’s meteoric rise to fame in the cut-throat 1950’s stand-up comedy industry.

Local musical duo, Queen City Cabaret, will swing their way through the 50s and 60s with hits by Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, and more accompanied by a band of Greater Cincinnati’s top musical talent. Plus, enjoy performances by Cincy’s favorite vintage comedy team, Two Sketchy Dames featuring Alison Rampa and Eileen Earnest. The pair is known for their midcentury flair and signature combination of sketch comedy and improv. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh out loud.

Queen City Cabaret was founded by professional musicians Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys in 2018. From intimate cabarets to large-scale concerts: QCC celebrates the beloved songs of the 20th century. With their signature twist of whimsy, Folsom and Umphreys revive classics from the Great American Songbook that still resonate with today’s audiences.

Plus, Tomi Newman and Monique Churchill from The Carnegie’s hit production of KINKY BOOTS will be featured as Guest Vocalists in PERFECTLY MARVELOUS. Newman starred as leading man and down on his luck shoemaker, Charlie Price.  Monique Churchill will also return to The Carnegie stage after an acclaimed performance as Charlie’s love interest, Lauren, and her showstopping rendition of “The History of Wrong Guys.”

QCC is a resident company at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, KY, and their performances have been featured by numerous organizations across the region, including The Cincinnati Opera, The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Memorial Hall, The Washington Opera House, The Fitton Center for Creative Arts, as well as on TV and radio with CET, TVHamilton, WVXU and WGUC. In 2021, they released their first album, “Count Your Blessings: A Tribute to Rosemary Clooney.”

Two Sketchy Dames features comedy duo Alison Rampa and Eileen Earnest. The Cincinnati based troupe began in 2016 and has performed at the Detroit Improv Festival, Improv Festival of Cincinnati, Gatlinburg Improv Fest, and headlined the Damn Good Improv Festival in Louisville. In 2019, along with accompanist Mike Flohr, they developed “Comedy and Cocktails” a cocktail infused floor show combining music, improv and sketch comedy. During the 2020 season, the comedy team recorded “At Home with the Dames,” a variety show with weekly guest improvisers. Their format is self-described as La MOD. As in, Ladies Making Outstanding Decisions.

Queen City Cabaret will return to The Carnegie on May 4th with LIGHTS, CAMERA, CABARET! 100 Years of MGM. Celebrate the centennial of legendary film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with a parade of songs from Hollywood’s golden age. Get swept away on a magical journey into the movies! Learn more at TheCarnegie.com.

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About The Carnegie
The Carnegie is Northern Kentucky’s largest multidisciplinary arts venue providing theatre events, educational programs and art exhibitions to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati community. The Carnegie facility is home to The Carnegie Galleries, the Otto M. Budig Theatre, and the Eva G. Farris Education Center. More information about The Carnegie is available at www.thecarnegie.com or by calling (859) 491-2030.

The Carnegie is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. The Carnegie receives ongoing operating support from the Kentucky Arts Council, City of Covington, Kenton County Fiscal Courts, Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and Cincinnati International Wine Festival.

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Season Five Announced by Queen City Cabaret

QCC_logoThe Queen City’s favorite cabaret is bringing you more of the extraordinary musical experiences you’ve come to know & love in their amazing 5th season of concerts!

Wednesday, September 28 at 6pm

Join Queen City Cabaret at the historic Peterloon Estate for a night of fine dining and exquisite music! This special fundraising event is produced by Knife Fork Spoon, Peterloon Foundation’s dinner series that benefits nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati community.  The evening will feature delicious cuisine from Garnish Catering, an open wine, beer and signature drink bar, and a concert of smoky, autumnal jazz by your favorite cabaret duo.

Additionally, there will be a silent auction for a “Date Night Experience” donated by Paolo A Modern Jeweler.

The Date Night Experience includes:

  • Beautiful Yellow Diamond Necklace
  • Wine and Chocolates at Paolo’s
  • $500 Jewelry Makeover Certificate – Design/Redesign/Refresh
  • Dinner at Prime Cincinnati

Don’t miss this opportunity to support QCC and experience a dazzling evening out in the Queen City!

Friday, December 9 at 7:30pm

Nothing says “Christmas Time Is Here” like twinkling lights, cheery cocktails, and Yuletide carols crooned with a jazz band!

Queen City Cabaret is kicking off your holiday season in the “new old-fashioned way” this December at Cincinnati’s historic Liberty Exhibition Hall. Join us for an evening of holiday tunes you know and love, along with some light-hearted fun and a *very* special guest.

Saturday, March 18 at 7:30pm

Join Cincinnati’s own Queen City Cabaret and Cincinnati Song Initiative for an extraordinary concert of timeless songs from America’s mid-20th century.

The evening will feature performances of vintage popular music and jazz standards by QCC’s own Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys and jazz vocalist Mandy Gaines.

The phrase “Great American Songbook” often describes music from the first half of the 20th century that seems to transcend the era in which it was written.  The Great American Songbook Foundation describes these songs as collection of  “enduring standards, the songs that are played and sung over and over by multiple generations….(they) have a timeless meaning and resonance, whether they are days or decades old.”

Presented at Cincinnati’s historic Liberty Exhibition Hall, this evening of songs and sentiment is expected to sell out, so reserve your tickets today!

Friday, May 5 at 7:30pm

Polish up your cowboy boots, and join Queen City Cabaret as they celebrate the songstress who changed the game for women in Country music–the one and only Patsy Cline. Before her untimely death in 1963 at the age of 30, Cline became one of the most influential singers of the 20th century, with hit recordings such as “I Fall To Pieces,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” and the #1 jukebox sensation, “Crazy.” Featuring performances by the Cincinnati Boychoir, this one-night-only showcase of vintage country hits is one you won’t want to miss!

For more information visit www.queencitycabaretcincy.com.

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Queen City Cabaret Celebrates Women in Comedy with Soundtrack Sampling from THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL and Two Sketchy Dames on April 30

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Eileen Earnest & Alison Rampa are Two Sketchy Dames.

Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” tells the story of a 1950s house wife, Midge Maisel, who’s picture-perfect life on New York’s Upper West Side changes forever when she discovers her talent as a stand-up comedian. Join Queen City Cabaret as they celebrate women in comedy with a night of music from the show’s soundtrack (featuring hits by Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, Elvis, and more!) as well as performances by Cincy’s favorite vintage comedy duo, Two Sketchy Dames! Be ready to sit back, relax, and laugh out loud at Cincinnati’s Redmoor Theatre.

In an effort to ensure the safety of our audience and performers during the pandemic, we are selling admission by the table. We are offering tables for up to 4, 6, or 8 people. All tables will have 6 feet of space between them and will have a server to take care of them throughout the evening. See the seating chart below to see table spacing. Tables will be reserved by best available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Queen City Cabaret’s own Sarah Folsom & Matthew Umphreys

Doors open at 6pm for dinner, and the show begins at 7pm. Reserve your table today!
Featuring performances by the local comedy duo,
Two Sketchy Dames! ” 50% Sketch, 50% Improv, 100% Fabulous.”

And of course, Cincy’s favorite cabaret duo, famous for delicious croons & tunes, Queen City Cabaret’s own
Matthew Umphreys & Sarah Folsom.

Click here for tickets.

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SINGIN’ THE BLUES CABARET Available Online from Queen City Cabaret

QCC_logoJoin Sarah and Matthew for a mini cabaret that has something for everyone—blues, pop, rock, jazz. Just the thing to ward off the January doldrums 👌🏽

Check out the preview below.


Not a Member yet? For 8 bucks a month, you can access this and our whole season of delicious, digital content. Click here for more information.

Up Next….
Don’t miss “Tea for Two: A Valentine from Doris Day” this February 14! We teamed up with our friends at The Fitton Center for Creative Arts to curate a dazzling collection of romantic tunes just for you, in honor of Cincinnati’s beloved star, Ms. Doris Day.

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JAZZY CHRISTMAS CABARET Available Friday from QCC

QCC_logoNothing says “Christmas!” like 1940s jazz.

This Friday, Queen City Cabaret brings all the warmth and wonder of a jazzy Christmas cabaret to your living room. Filmed in the beautiful, historic Netherland Plaza Hotel in downtown Cincinnati, this sparkling show is sure to lift your spirits with holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and more!

Join Matthew and Sarah as they welcome in the holiday season with heart-warming music and several tidings of comfort and joy!

Don’t miss Cincinnati’s favorite cabaret duo as they share this uplifting, dazzling evening of smiles and songs. Subscribe today!

Thank you for making Queen City Cabaret a part of your holiday season! We appreciate your support so very much, and we LOVE sharing our music with you. Happy Holidays!

XOXO
Sarah & Matthew

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