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Quinn Lemley

Quinn Lemley star of Burlesque to Broadway and The Heat Is On! A life in concert celebrating Rita Hayworth. How does a nice Midwestern girl end up in sequins and feathers singing The Standards? Well, Quinn came out of the womb performing. By the age of four, she was starring at her parents chicken n ribs restaurant, The Buffy, hence the feathers, singing to the diverse customers from executives to the local flasher. Far Out Foxy Lady from A Far Out Land enhanced her desire for flashy glamour. Quinn’s passion and education for classic films, especially Rita Hayworth, Big Band, Broadway, Burlesque Music and Humor came from her best friend, Granny Lemley, who shared stories and music transporting Q into another world. By 16, in Bordeaux, France, she was the youngest opera student of the great diva, Christianne Castelli. When she started swinging "O mio Babbino caro", it was evident Broadway, jazz and the The American Songbook were her calling! Her first femme fatale role was in The Great American Backstage Musical at Interlochen Arts Academy before heading off to the Big Apple at NYU. This Hoosier turned New Yorker has appeared Off-Broadway in Israel Horovitz’ Barking Sharks; Sirens Of The Silver Screen; originated the role of Colette in Born To Rhumba! at the Duo Theatre; LaMar in Wanda and The King of Hair at the Abington Theatre. Broadway workshops of Rita!; Hollywood Goddess and a Turkish tour of David Ives’ Universal Language. She has appeared on television on “Good Morning America”, “Oprah, “Geraldo”, etc. On film she played a siren in the recently released film by Hudsons River Films “The Greatest Ears in Town – The Arif Mardin Story” . After the success of starring as Rita Hayworth in The Heat Is On!, Quinn wanted to delve into the world of characters that went from Burlesque, Broadway and beyond. Early exposure to “Burlesque with an antenna” was with Granny, where they would devour shows like Carole Burnett and Sonny and Cher. With her incredible creative team Quinn created Burlesque to Broadway which is now touring, sharing the incredible stories, music, jokes and dance that is a rich fabric in American history. All of her favorite things are in Burlesque to Broadway! Sequins, feathers, fans! A hot 10 piece band with sizzling music, gorgeous girls, bumps n grinds, a little history of this magical world and lots of jokes and pokes! It is a dream come true.

Take Five With Quinn Lemley

by Quinn Lemley
January 11, 2013

Meet Quinn Lemley:Quinn Lemley star of Burlesque to Broadway and The Heat Is On!, a life in concert celebrating Rita Hayworth, an avid jazz singer of standards.Quinn has been performing her shows around the US and Canada, in performing arts centers and casinos to “ovational roars."Quinn performs her jazz show, Sexy, Smokin' Standards, in New York City at BB King's Blues Club and is thrilled to be “the iconic face" of The Half Note ...

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Take Five With Quinn Lemley

by AAJ Staff
February 10, 2007

Meet Quinn Lemley: Sultry Lounge Diva Quinn Lemley brings film star glamour, enchanting audiences with standards inspired by the sirens of the '40s, '50s and '60s.Quinn Lemley has appeared at major theatres and clubs around the US and Europe, most recently she returned to packed houses at B.B. King's Blues Club in NYC, Times Square; Ruth Eckert Hall, Clearwater, FL (three runs - 35 shows sold out at The Half Note in Athens, Greece), followed by 15 sold-out ...

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Gotta Get a Gimmick, Burlesque to Broadway Starring Quinn Lemley Debut's New York City

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2009

Quinn lemley “Nails It Hard" says Naples Daily News and the trend continues as Gotta Get A Gimmick, Burlesque to Broadway goes live at BB King Blues Club and Grill, Wednesday, June 10th, 2009. Future concerts are scheduled from Florida to California and South America.

Famous for starring in her Iconic role as Rita Hayworth in The Heat Is On!, Lemley promises a theatrical extravaganza in Gimmick. A cast of 13 will take the stage with Quinn's “Redhots" , two ...
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Quinn Lemley Stars in the Heat is On! A Life in Concert Celebrating Rita Hayworth Returns to BB King Feb 13th at 8PM NYC

Source: All About Jazz
February 10, 2008

SPEND VALENTINE'S EVE with THE LOVE GODDESS! Quinn Lemley THE HEAT IS ON! A life in Concert celebrating Rita Hayworth Written and Directed by Carter Inskeep Wednesday February 13 at 8pm NYC BB King Blues Club 237 W 42nd Street New York, NY 212.997.4144 See Quinn's Video from BB's on You Tube The Heat Is On! Celebrates the life, loves and career of Hollywood's most electrifying redhead, Rita Hayworth. Starring Quinn Lemley in her critically acclaimed tour-de-force performance with on-stage ...
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Quinn Lemley Stars in the Heat is On! A Life in Concert Celebrating Rita Hayworth in la Feb 8th & NYC Feb 13th

Source: All About Jazz
February 7, 2008

Quinn Lemley THE HEAT IS ON! A life in Concert celebrating Rita Hayworth Written and Directed by Carter Inskeep Friday February 8 at 8 pm Thousand Oaks Civic Center 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oakss, CA Box Office: 805-449-ART The Heat Is On! Celebrates the life, loves and career of Hollywood's most electrifying redhead, Rita Hayworth. Starring Quinn Lemley in her critically acclaimed tour-de-force performance with on-stage costume changes, a swingin' band ...
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Quinn Lemley Stars as Rita Hayworth in the Heat is On! A Life in Concert Fri May 11 at the Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield CT at 8PM

Source: All About Jazz
April 12, 2007

THE HEAT IS ON! A life in Concert starring Quinn Lemley celebrating Rita Hayworth

Written and Directed by Carter Inskeep

Friday May 11th 8pm The Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield, CT

TICKETS: $50 RESERVATIONS: www.ridgefield.org Phone: 203.438.5795

See Quinn's Video from BB's on UTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pj0ShnW6gM

THE HEAT IS ON! A theatrical concert backed by an 11- piece Big Band Orchestra based on the life of movie ...
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Quinn Lemley Stars in the Heat is On! A Life in Concert Celebrating Rita Hayworth at Ruth Eckert Hall Weds March 21st at 1PM

Source: All About Jazz
March 19, 2007

THE HEAT IS ON! A life in Concert starring Quinn Lemley celebrating Rita Hayworth

Written and Directed by Carter Inskeep Wednesday March 21st at 2pm Ruth Eckert Hall, Clearwater, FL Saturday March 24 & 25th Kravis Center, West Palm, FL

See Quinn's Video from BB's on YouTube

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: March 21 Ruth Eckert Hall Clearwater, FL Mar 24 & 25 ...
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Quinn Lemley Live at BB Kings Thursday Feb 22nd 8PM Celebrating Rita Hayworth with the Tedd Firth Big Band!

Source: All About Jazz
February 11, 2007

Quinn Lemley stars in

THE HEAT IS ON! A Life in Concert celebrating Rita Hayworth

Written and Directed by Carter Inskeep One night only!!!

PLUS..."The Other Side of Quinn Lemley" A late night Big Band set, continues the evening!

THE HEAT IS ON! A theatrical concert backed by an 11- piece Big Band Orchestra based on the life of movie star, Rita Hayworth, will return to B.B. King Blue's Club for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY, following a ...
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"...she delivers the goods!" - Vanity Fair “Drop Dead Gorgeous Looks and Glam Appeal”– Village Voice “So good, this experience becomes a revelation” – Paper Magazine “Dazzled with her voice and versatility” – Asbury Park Press “Sexy, Spicy and Irresistible” – Swingtime Magazine

Primary Instrument

Vocals

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Quinn is an active speaker on The Creative Process: From Acorn to Oak Tree and a creativity coach. She gives performance masterclasses and teaches privately in New York City. She is a member of Toastmasters International. http://www.acorntooaktree.com Quinn Lemley, actress, vocalist, coach & producer has performed in major clubs and theatres internationally with her show SIRENS and her MAC Nominated theatre piece, RITA HAYWORTH THE HEAT IS ON! A Life in Concert and BURLESQUE TO BROADWAY, recorded 5 CD's and appeared on Geraldo! Oprah and Good Morning America. Quinn has been featured in "HOW TO BE A WORKING ACTOR" and a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts and Coach U! In addition to her performing, Quinn coaches privately and teaches on-camera acting and presentation skills privately and gives workshops around the country.