Abby Cummings
Abby Cummings in green velvet and faux fur cuffs, arms open wide in a Boston bar

Host & emcee Drag queen emcee and event host for Boston, Massachusetts and New England

A host keeps the night on time, the energy up and the audience on your side. Abby does all three, in heels, with a microphone she will eventually give back.

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The details

Your program, kept moving

Emceeing is a different job from performing. It means hitting the run of show, introducing speakers so they land well, filling the gap when the projector dies, and making sure the paddle raise actually raises something.

Abby has hosted everything from the Boston Pride Festival main stage to karaoke, bingo and drag brunches, so she is comfortable with a script, a clipboard or no plan at all.

  • Fundraisers & galasWarm the room, introduce speakers, run the auction or paddle raise with charm.
  • Festivals & outdoor stagesKeep acts on schedule and the crowd engaged between sets.
  • Drag bingo, trivia & karaokeProven formats for bars, nonprofits and company events.
  • Awards nightsPresenter wrangling, envelope drama and quick recoveries.
  • Hosting + performanceAdd a lip sync number or two between segments.
Why Abby

30,000 people. One microphone.

In 2013 Abby emceed the Boston Pride Festival for more than 30,000 attendees. In Provincetown she hosted karaoke, bingo and nightclub events, plus a three-night-a-week variety show.

Whatever your crowd size, she has handled bigger.

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  1. 2006First stage: Avalon, Lansdowne Street, Boston
  2. 2011Original cast, The Anita Cocktail Variety Hour, Provincetown
  3. 2013Emcee, Boston Pride Festival, for 30,000+ attendees
  4. 2019Host, Pride drag brunch at Coda, South End (Boston.com)
  5. 2021Co-revived the Variety Hour at the Post Office Cabaret, Provincetown
  6. 2022Cast, The Real Housewives of Provincetown, Crown & Anchor
  7. 2024Cover story, Provincetown Magazine
  8. 2025Campus performance, Fitchburg State University
How it works

From inquiry to showtime

  1. 1

    Share the run of show

    Even a rough one. Date, venue, audience and what the night needs to accomplish.

  2. 2

    Script & tone call

    Abby follows up about availability and pricing, then aligns with your team on names, sponsors and the tone.

  3. 3

    Day-of check-in

    Sound check, timing, cues and who hands her the envelopes.

  4. 4

    Showtime

    She keeps it moving, covers the surprises and hands the night back on time.

Good questions

Before you book

Will Abby work from our script?

Yes. Send what you have. Abby can follow a tight script, improvise around it, or help shape the flow if you are starting from scratch.

Can the material stay professional?

Yes. Abby tailors her tone to the room, from donor dinners to late-night bar events.

Does Abby host drag bingo?

Yes. Mention bingo in your inquiry and include the venue and expected crowd.

What does Abby need at the venue?

A wireless microphone, a place to get ready and a copy of the run of show. Abby will confirm specifics once she knows the event.

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