Alyssa Payne Live at Nonna's Osteria

Nonna's Osteria is a treasure in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley, beloved for handmade pasta and pizzas straight from Napoli. This intimate concert experience is presented by WellRounded Arts, the organizers of Parlor in the Round. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served and FAMILY STYLE. Nonna's will serve food and drinks throughout the show. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the music begins at 7 PM!

Alyssa Payne is a New York–based singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-disciplinary performer whose work blends musical theatre, pop, jazz, and contemporary storytelling. Originally from Atlanta and a graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BFA Musical Theatre, Songwriting Emphasis), she has emerged as one of the most exciting young writers in the next wave of American musical voices. (maestramusic.org / Boston Conservatory)

Her original songs — equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and harmonically adventurous — have earned her a rapidly growing fan base, particularly on TikTok, where her clever micro-songs and character-driven songwriting moments routinely go viral. Whether she’s riffing on absurd modern life, crafting a tender emotional vignette, or delivering razor-sharp comedic timing, Alyssa brings an immediacy and intimacy to her work that resonates across audiences. (tiktok.com/@alyssa.payne)

Her professional achievements read like a trajectory in motion:
She is a Write Out Loud Songwriting Competition finalist, a participant in the prestigious Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive, and a selected lyricist at the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop — the same program that has shaped many of Broadway’s most celebrated composers and lyricists. (writeoutloudcompetition, mercerfoundation.org, BMI workshop roster)

Critics, collaborators, and audiences alike have been quick to notice:

“Alyssa’s songwriting has that rare blend of wit, vulnerability, and melodic intelligence… she’s a standout voice in the next generation of musical storytellers.” – Industry Peer, BMI Workshop

“Her songs feel like the inside of a brilliant conversation — honest, specific, and laugh-out-loud surprising.” – Write Out Loud Festival Feedback

“Payne’s musical instincts are theatrical without being showy, pop-forward without losing depth. She knows how to land a punchline, a hook, and an emotional truth — sometimes all in the same verse.” – New York Creative Community Member

From the rehearsal room to the online sphere, Alyssa’s artistry is fearless. Her work moves fluidly between musical theatre, contemporary pop, and comedic songwriting without sacrificing clarity or character. On stage, she brings a presence that is warm, joyful, and sharply attuned — the kind of performer who draws you in with authenticity and then surprises you with craft.

For this show, Alyssa brings all of her artistic worlds together: original songs that sparkle with personality, lyricism infused with humor and heart, and a creative fearlessness that turns collaboration into magic. She travels from New York to join Anchorage’s vibrant songwriting community — and we’re delighted to welcome her to the stage.

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