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Rita Hayworth - The Heat Is On!

Hollywood’s Golden Age Revealed Thru Rita Hayworth’s Meteoric Life

The rise and fall of Columbia Pictures greatest star,  Rita Hayworth

 

This sexy, witty musical takes you lovingly by the hand with Quinn known for her uncanny resemblance to Hayworth, from her flowing red hair to show stopping performances – Backed by a sizzling Quartet or 12 piece big band. Written and directed by Carter Inskeep (Always Patsy Cline).

 

This riveting 90-minute musical journey, reveals the rise and fall of Columbia Pictures greatest star, Rita Hayworth as performed by Lemley.  The Wall Street Journal proclaims it would be “impossible for another singer-actress with the talent, the charm, the energy and the vivaciousness, not to mention the sensuality to pull it off.”

 

Hollywood’s Golden Age is revealed as never before. The Love Goddess’ dramatic story of becoming Columbia’s biggest star under the guise of the ruthless chairman of Columbia, Harry Cohn. Conflicting worlds of fantasy and reality with riveting stories of marriages to Orson Welles & Prince Aly Khan and co-stars Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Featuring over 20 hit songs from her life and career, Put the Blame On Mame, Bewitched, Zip –and iconic films, Gilda, Pal Joey, Cover Girl & more performed by the incomparable, Quinn Lemley. The New York Post said, “You don’t even have to squint your eyes to see that Rita is in the room.” 

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MORE ABOUT QUINN LEMLEY

Quinn Lemley is the star of the hit shows, Burlesque to Broadway & Rita Hayworth The Heat Is On!  The New York Times defines her performances as "Dazzling...with one show stopping number after another!" She has been seen on Good Morning America, Oprah and was a finalist on ABC’s Shark Tank.

Quinn is proud to be a brand ambassador for Joseph Ribkoff Couture.  Makeup provided by MAC Cosmetics.

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REVIEWS

 

“You don’t have to squint your eyes to think Rita is in the room”
- New York Post

 

“Quinn sizzles! A finely crafted take you be the hand with Hayworth takes you into the crevasses of her heart” -Desert Sun

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“Lemley is so good, so tight, so mysterious, this experience becomes
a revelation.” –Paper Magazine

 

“An arrow aimed straight into the target” – Cabaret Scenes

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“Seductively takes you through the highs and lows with such passion and dignity.  You simply cannot miss it!” – Sirius Satellite

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“Spellbinding” – Village Voice

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"Dazzling! Breathtaking!" – Bistro Awards

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“Lemley seduces to ovational roars” – Timesquare.com

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