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Music! Dance! Theater! It's time to take a seat "On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez". Hear from performers, producers, presenters and creators who enrich our lives in the performing arts. Who’s on stage? Tom Alvarez will introduce you!

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    Former Dance Kaleidoscope performer Mariel Greenlee Lungo reinvents herself as Artistic Director of the Indy Dance Council.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 48:51


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Former Dance Kaleidoscope performer Mariel Greenlee Lungo who is now Artistic Director of the Indy Dance CouncilSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Concert and Cabaret star Clint Holmes Defines Longevity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 64:17


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Clint Holmes, a concert and cabaret singer, songwriter, and Las Vegas entertainer who truly is a show business legend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Actor-singer-dancer Jessica Crum Hawkins is sought after Central Indiana performer.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 49:46


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Actor-singer-dancer Jessica Crum Hawkins, a sought after Central Indiana performer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Mike Raunick: Former Director of Choirs at North Central High now co-leads Summer Stock Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 54:18


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Mike Raunick, Managing Director of Summer Stock Stage. Previously, Mike was Director of Choirs at North Central High School.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Broadway performer and Liza Minelli protégé, Nicolas King, continues to make his mark as a cabaret, concert, TV and recording artist.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 53:08


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Nicolas King, a Broadway performer and recording artist who has alsostarred in cabaret shows, concerts, and on television.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Twin brother designers Ryan and Rob Koharchik make major technical  contributions to the theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 61:17


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Twin Brothers, Ryan and Rob Koharchik, both designers in the theater world, who are based in Indianapolis.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Actor-Director and Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center founding member Suzanne Fleenor lives her best life as a theatre artist.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 47:51


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Actor-Director and Phoenix Theatre Cultural Center founding member Suzanne Fleenor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Notable author, animal advocate and television host and producer Patty Spitler stays engaged and relative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 51:20


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Emmy Award-winning Patty Spitler, former TV reporter and anchor, current host and producer of two syndicated television programs, and Indiana Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Screenwriter and film Producer Angelo Pizzo, best known for "Hoosiers" and "Rudy" in post production mode for newest project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 52:32


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Screenwriter and film Producer Angelo Pizzo, best known for his now classic movies "Hoosiers" and "Rudy". He is in post production mode for his newest project.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Clare Henkel ends her 24 year run as costumer for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Yuletide Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 53:37


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with costume designer Clare Henkel. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Clare has designed for notable directors, actors, and musicians around the country, including Indianapolis, where she has been a costume designer of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Yuletide Celebration, of which this year is her 24th and last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Renowned concert pianist competes as finalist for  2025 American Pianist Association Awards. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 46:51


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with renowned concert pianist Sasha Kasman Laude. She's a finalist for the American Pianist Association Awards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Theatre Director, Educator & Collaborator Cara Hinh Returns Home To Represent At IRT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 52:29


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with director, educator, and collaborator Cara Hinh, Associate Artistic Director at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Indianapolis Ballet partners with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to present "Swan Lake"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 55:27


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Don Stuffy, Executive Director of Indianapolis, Ballet. He's here to discuss an upcoming performance of Swan Lake with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Pianist Drew Petersen, acclaimed soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 61:13


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with acclaimed American pianist, Drew Peterson, a sought aftersoloist, recitalist, and chamber musician.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Maestro Alfred Savia Leads The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra In the Indianapolis opera's 50th Anniversary Gala

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 34:09


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Alfred Savia, Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of the Indianapolis Opera. He's here to discuss the upcoming Indianapolis Opera's 50th anniversary Legacy Opera Gala.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Claire Wilcher Makes A Difference As Multidisciplinary Theatre Artist.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 68:47


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with actor, intimacy director, singer, educator, Claire Wilcher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Joshua Blake Carter Settles In As Artistic Director At Dance Kaleidoscope.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 46:18


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with former dancer and current choreographer, Joshua Blake Carter, Artistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Michael Toulouse leaves legacy as a voice and advocate for classical music

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 61:49


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with award-winning Michael Toulouse, former program directorfor WICR Radio's "Classical Music Indy".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Kristi Lee, Bob & Tom Show  News Director and Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 58:34


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Kristi Lee. She is the News Director and a co-host of the nationally-synicated radio program, "The Bob and Tom Show".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Educator, Choreographer and performer Ramón Flowers blazes trails in the Dance World.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 47:29


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Ramón Flowers Assistant Professor in the Department of Dance at Butler University's Jordan College of the Arts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Renowned conductor Jun Märkl Fosters Community As He Leads the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 74:13


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with world renowned conductor, Jun Märkl. He is currently in his second season as music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Joe Hale, President of the Indianapolis Speedway Museum Oversees 500 Race Track History Preservation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 55:00


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Joe Hale, president of the Indianapolis Speedway Museum, which is located on the grounds of the world famous 500 mile racetrack. Currently undergoing a multi -million dollar renovation, the state -of -the -art museum is expected to open in the spring of 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Director, producer, writer Will Nunziata's Entertainment Career Gains Traction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 49:54


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Will Nunziata, a New York City-based award-winning director,writer and producer of film, television, theater, and concerts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Toby Lerner Ansin, visionary founder of Miami City Ballet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 49:10


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Toby Lerner Ansin, visionary founder of Miami City Ballet, an organization instrumental in transforming South Florida's cultural landscape and making a name for itself internationally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Multidisciplinary artist Bill Myers, combines,  entertainment,  ministry and social justice for change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 61:05


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with musician, actor, model, and author Bill Meyers who combines, entertainment, ministry and social justice for change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Shannon Forsell Is A Leading Midwest Force In Cabaret Entertainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 63:20


    Shannon Forsell, the Artistic Director and CEO of The Cabaret, a downtown Indy venue which has been recognized for being the undisputed Midwest home for Cabaret Entertainment. Featuring some of the biggest names on Broadway and the worlds of jazz and international music, the night spot is a jewel in the crown of the local performing arts scene.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dance Kaleidoscope artistic director emeritus David Hochoy builds on his legacy as an arts and culture giant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 53:35


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with choreographer and former dancer, David Hochoy, Artistic Director Emeritus of Dance Kaleidoscope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Teaching artist Michael Johnson inspires excellence and motivates kids through dance. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 53:35


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Michael Johnson, founding artistic director of Kids Dance Outreach. Also known as KDO, it's an arts program that transforms kids' lives in a profound way through dance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Journalist and author A'lelia Bundles Keeps her family's Flame burning bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 58:26


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with award winning journalist and author A'lelia Bundles. She's the great great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Virtuoso Sherry Hong Shines As ISO Violinist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 65:05


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Sherry Hong, a virtuoso musician, she is tenured first section violinist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Former "Chicago Tonight" host, Phil Ponce, recounts his storied career

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 51:42


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with American journalist and television presenter, Phil Ponce. He is notable as the former long time host of "Chicago Tonight", a weekly television magazine on news and culture on WTTW, Chicago's Public Television station.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Sibling Revelry: Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 71:38


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Broadway, cabaret, concert, and recording stars Ann Hampton Callaway and her sister Liz Callaway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    A theatre for all, Epilogue Players spotlights Senior performers 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 40:01


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Sharon Cruz, board president of epilogue players and Dwayne Mercer, past president.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Enrico Lopez-Yañez debuts as guest Principal Pops conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 31:23


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with conductor, composer, and arranger Enrico Lopez-Yañez. He was recently appointed guest Principal Pops conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Trailblazing artist and advocate, Monika Herzig, spreads the message of jazz throughout the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 60:59


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with German-born jazz pianist, educator, and recording artist, Monika Herzig. Holding a doctorate from the IU Jacobs School of Music, she is also on the faculty of IU's Bloomington and Indianapolis campus'.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Cody Adams: Broadcaster & Arts Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 55:26


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Cody Adams, the affable co-host of Life.Style.Live! a daily program on WISH-TV, Channel 8 in Indianapolis and syndicated across the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    "Dirty Laundry" (part 2): Featuring Co-Stars Mitchell Wray & Charlie Schultz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 53:39


    On this second of 2 episodes about the new indie film "Dirty Laundry", Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Indiana natives Mitchell Wray and Charlie Schultz. They are 2 young actors who are co-starring in the movie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Rocky Walls debuts as a feature film director and writer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 62:19


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Rocky Walls in the first part of a two part episode. He is a Noblesville entrepreneur, director, artist, and collector whose independent film "Dirty Laundry" is about to premiere. Part 2 will feature Mitchell Wray and Charlie Schultz who co-star in the film.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jeffrey Biegel: pianist, recording artist, composer and arranger extraorinaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 67:55


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Jeffrey Biegel. Trained at the Julliard school, he is a prolific pianist, composer, arranger, recording artist, educator and entrepreneur.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Ryan Galloway Makes His Debut With Dance Kaleidoscope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 48:39


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Ryan Galloway, the newest company member of Dance Kaleidoscope, Indiana's premier contemporary dance company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Ashley Brown's Evolution from "Mary Poppins" Star to Symphony Concert Headliner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 37:20


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with Broadway star, concert headliner and recording artist Ashley Brown who will be performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chanteuse Melissa Errico Radiates Glamour and Elegance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 66:05


    On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with actor/singer/recording artist and writer Melissa Errico. She has appeared on Broadway and is a cabaret and concert star.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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