Review: The Heat Is On — Quinn Lemley at The Triad, December 21

On December 21st, 2025, Quinn Lemley turned The Triad into a glowing winter refuge with her show The Heat Is On—a title that proved both literal and metaphorical. Outside, New York was wrapped in December chill; inside, Lemley ignited the room with heat, glamour, and unapologetic star power.

From the moment she took the stage, Lemley commanded attention with her signature blend of jazz, Broadway bravado, and old-school showbiz allure. Her voice—velvety one moment, brassy and bold the next—wrapped itself around each song with confidence and control, reminding the audience that cabaret, when done right, is theater, storytelling, and seduction all at once.

What made The Heat Is On especially compelling was Lemley’s ability to balance polish with playfulness. She didn’t just sing to the audience; she flirted with them, teased them, let them in on the joke. There was warmth in her delivery, humor in her timing, and a clear sense that she knows exactly who she is as a performer—and leans into it fearlessly.

The Triad proved the perfect setting: intimate enough to feel personal, yet buzzing with energy as the crowd responded to every note, every wink, every perfectly landed phrase. By the end of the night, it was clear the heater wasn’t just on—it was blazing.

Quinn Lemley didn’t simply perform on December 21. She transformed the room. The Heat Is On was a reminder that true cabaret doesn’t chase trends—it radiates confidence, charisma, and heart. And Lemley has all three in abundance.