Media
“Despite not having a named role, X. Alexander Durden, a trained singer, often joined the ensemble in a luminous tenor while pacing the “grounds,” still sounding fresh at midnight. The thing that filled me with grateful disbelief and—OK, fine—pierced my heart amid the stuplimity and fatigue was the gift of sharing space with these makers of incantatory art.”
– Nick Stevens, VAN Magazine
“X. Alexander Durden brings a dynamic presence that commands attention the moment he steps into the spotlight. His performances crackle with charisma, blending vocal strength with an expressive storytelling instinct that keeps the audience locked in. Whether leaning into humor or striking something deeper, Durden’s work underscores the cabaret’s refusal to play small.”
- RJ Miller-Zelinko, Boxseat Babes
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"The honey-voiced X. Alexander Durden brings throwback Motown charm to the stage, winning the audience over quickly with the sweet (and then ludicrous) “Have You Heard of Christmas?”
- Duane Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press
“I could not help but pick out the impressive tenor voice of X. Alexander Durden. I would love to hear him sing “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” He dances very well too.”
- Morton Gold, Portland Press Herald
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"[A]ward-winning actor and vocalist X. Alexander Durden will perform a special tribute to Opal Lee ... “We commissioned him to specifically come up with something for this event,” Wright said. “He’s performed at each of our previous three events. He’s just an amazing talent.” [- Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration co-founder, Kevin Wright].
- Andy Kozlowski, C and G News
"The gentlemen of the cast led in a firearms crossover of shows designated as Rockers and Classics... X. Alexander Durden dramatically reminded us of the historical havoc squeezed by “one little finger” in “The Gun Song” from Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins”."
– Steve Parks, The Talbot Spy
