Alec Wilder News

Photos: Rob Dehlinger and THE ALPHA RHYTHM KINGS Release PARTY TIME Album

by Rachel Stone — October 5, 2026

Rob Dehlinger and THE ALPHA RHYTHM KINGS released their second full-length album, PARTY TIME, featuring retro swing and jump blues.

Review: THE FRIENDS OF ALEC WILDER'S 40th Anniversary Annual Concert at 54 Below

by Andrew Poretz — November 14, 2025

The concert featured pianists Jed Distler, saxophonist David Demsey, 'The Crown Prince of Cabaret' Steve Ross, and cabaret stars Jeff Harnar and Marissa Mulder, lovingly produced by Mark Walter.

Cabaret Roundup: November 3-9- Hannah Berner, Jackie Hoffman, Shoshana Bean & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — November 3, 2025

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Great American Songbook standards, the first show of Lyrics and Lyricist's 2025-26 season, Wicked and Hell's Kitchen star Shoshana Bean making her Carnegie Hall solo debut and more.

Interview: Jeff Harnar Celebrates THE 1959 BROADWAY SONGBOOK Album at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — October 3, 2025

The remastered and revised album celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway comes out on 10/3, with a 10/6 album release concert at Birdland Jazz Club.

Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry

by A.A. Cristi — May 9, 2025

Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.

Jazz Vocalist Kandace Springs to Release New Album LADY IN SATIN in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 27, 2025

Lady in Satin is the fifth album by Kandace Springs, an esteemed jazz vocalist hailing from Music City: Nashville, Tennessee.

Camille Diamond to Present OVER THE MOON...ON PLUTO TRANSIT Encore Performance at Don't Tell Mama

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 9, 2024

2024 MAC Award winner Camille Diamond will return for an encore performance of OVER THE MOON.

St. Charles Singers to Launch 40th Anniversary Celebration with Concerts in Wheaton and St. Charles

by Blair Ingenthron — March 30, 2024

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Miller Theatre Presents The Final Two Bach Series Concerts Curated By SIMONE DINNERSTEIN

by A.A. Cristi — March 29, 2024

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will present the final two concerts in its 2023-24 BACH series with pianist/curator Simone Dinnerstein.

Review: Camille Diamond's OVER THE MOON…ON PLUTO TRANSIT is a stellar show

by Analisa Bell — March 18, 2024

Camille Diamond has been nominated for a MAC Award for Best Debut and it’s not hard to see why.

Miller Theatre To Presents 3-Part Bach Concert Series Curated By Simone Dinnerstein

by A.A. Cristi — February 20, 2024

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will present a series of three BACH concerts with pianist/curator Simone Dinnerstein.

Feature: Monthly 'Birthday' Salute. We cheer influential cabaret artist MABEL MERCER, born in February 1900.

by Rob Lester — February 3, 2024

The art of classic cabaret – personalized, intimate singing that brings out the lyric was epitomized by this influential, elegant performer.

Jim Snidero Releases First Chordless Trio Album 'For All We Know'

by Michael Major — December 7, 2023

Sound forms the basis of everything that follows.

Review: MY KIND OF BROADWAY And THE FRIENDS OF ALEC WILDER Illuminate the Variety at 54 Below

by Rob Lester — November 13, 2023

What did our critic think of MY KIND OF BROADWAY & THE FRIENDS OF ALEC WILDER at 54 Below? Like night and day, the nightclub's shows are different enough to brighten your night and make your day.

Marilyn Maye, Sean McDermott, and More To Play 54 Below Next Week

by Blair Ingenthron — November 3, 2023

Check out next week's lineup at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre!

Stage West Opens Season With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

by Stephi Wild — October 6, 2023

How do you tell a real princess from a wannabe? You’ll have a grand time finding out, as Stage West, in a co-production with Theatre TCU, presents the charming, classic fairytale musical Once Upon a Mattress, which begins a 3-week run on Thursday, October 19.

Michael Feinstein & Jean-Yves Thibaudet to Join Forces for TWO PIANOS: WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE?

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 1, 2023

Two of today’s most celebrated artists, Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, will join forces for the first time in Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?, an innovative program celebrating the music of George Gershwin and his world which is set for debut this week with dates being add