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On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez

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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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00:58:04

Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, author and blogger...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/04/10

On this episode of On the Aisle, host Tom Alvarez sits down with longtime broadcaster and storyteller Tom Cochrun for a wide-ranging, deeply personal conversation that spans career, creativity, community, and legacy.Cochrun and Tom discuss their shared history in broadcasting, including their collaboration on a James Dean documentary that continues to resonate with new audiences today. Both men explore the power of storytelling, the importance of trusting creative instincts, and the fearless

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01:02:15

California-based Film and Theatre director James...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/04/03

In this episode of On the Aisle, host Tom Alvarez sits down with acclaimed director James Vasquez (also known as Pedro James Vasquez) for a powerful conversation about theater, identity, and the stories that bring people together. Currently directing the hit Broadway musical Come From Away at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, James shares how the production captures the extraordinary true story that unfolded in the wake of the September 11 attacks, when a small Canadian town welcomed thousands of

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00:58:27

New York-based actors Charlie Fulsari & Dani Kucera...

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2026/03/27

In this two-part episode of On The Aisle Podcast, host Tom Alvarez sits down with two stars of the stage production of Pretty Woman: The Musical at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. The conversations offer an inside look at life in professional theater—from national tours and auditions to the realities of building a career on stage.Part 1: Dani Kucera – From Cheerleader to Leading Lady Actor Dani Kucera joins the podcast from backstage during rehearsals to talk about stepping into the lead role

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00:26:33

Singer, Pianist, and Author Sandi Patty's Career Is...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/03/20

Legendary vocalist Sandi Patty joins host Tom Alvarez for a warm, candid conversation about music, family, and what’s next in her remarkable career. The two reflect on Patty’s deep connection to Indiana and preview her upcoming performance with Michael Feinstein at the The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts on April 17.Patty shares how much she enjoys collaborating with Feinstein—one of the leading ambassadors of the Great American Songbook—and hints that the evening will include

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01:05:38

Accomplished pianists Dustin Klein and Sean Baker are...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/03/13

Celebrating 10 Years of Magic Thread Cabaret | Featuring Hampton CallawayIn this episode of On the Aisle, host Tom Alvarez sits down with longtime collaborator Dustin Klein to celebrate a major milestone—10 years of Magic Thread Cabaret. The two reflect on how their creative partnership began with the original musical Calder the Musical, inspired by the life of artist Alexander Calder. After the show’s success at the Indianapolis Fringe Festival, they realized that producing a full-scale musical

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01:06:00

Painter, Set Designer & Curator Kyle Ragsdale...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/03/06

On this episode of On The Aisle, Tom Alvarez sits down with Indianapolis artist Kyle Ragsdale for a conversation about creativity, community, and building a lasting career in the Midwest. Known for his large-scale, story-driven paintings—including billboard-sized works near the —Ragsdale reflects on more than two decades of making imaginative, theatrical art that invites viewers to dream rather than debate.A former theater kid, Ragsdale’s roots in performance continue to shape his work. He has

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01:06:00

Jenni White, Founding Executive Director of Trinity...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of the On The Aisle, Tom sits down with actor and nonprofit leader Jenni White for a powerful conversation about art, identity, and service. Jenni reflects on her journey from growing up in small-town Indiana to building a respected theater career in Indianapolis, performing with companies across the city while balancing family life and arts administration. She shares her love for the rehearsal process, the creative community, and the way theater continues to shape her life.The

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01:02:55

Rock & Roll Singer-Songwriter Kevin Steele Releases...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/02/20

From Trauma to Triumph: Kevin Steele Opens Up to Tom Alvarez, On the Aisle. Rock frontman Kevin Steele joins Tom Alvarez on the latest episode of his podcast for a conversation that goes far beyond music. Calling in from St. Petersburg, Florida, Steele discusses his first-ever solo album, One Thing Left to Do, set for release February 27. But what unfolds is more than an album preview — it’s a story of survival, resilience, and rediscovered purpose. After decades leading Rocks Gang and The Mojo

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01:04:45

Actor-singer-dancer-producer-director and arts...

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2026/02/13

From Broadway to the Heartland: Don Farrell’s Journey of Art, Risk & Reinvention In this wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, host Tom Alvarez sits down with acclaimed performer, director, and producer Don Farrell to explore a career built on talent, fearlessness, and community. Don traces his journey from growing up in the South to training at the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music, then spending over a decade working professionally in New York City. Along the

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01:10:51

Acclaimed Actor Ryan Artzberger leads Indy Shakes as...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/02/06

In this deep, wide-ranging conversation, host Tom Alverez sits down with acclaimed Indianapolis actor and arts leader Ryan Artzberger to explore a life shaped by theater, family, and community impact.From the Midwest to Juilliard (and Back Again) Ryan shares his journey from growing up in Cleveland to studying at Juilliard, encouraged by a tough-love professor who saw his raw talent. After graduating in the mid-90s, he chased work in New York—waiting tables, walking miles to jobs, soaking up the

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00:47:04

Actor-singer impressionist Christina Bianco Is...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/01/23

In this wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, host Tom Alvarez reconnects with acclaimed performer and impressionist Christina Bianco, joining from London to reflect on her international career, viral success, and life abroad.Christina shares how a post-COVID pivot led her from New York to London, where she’s found creative freedom, steady work, and a lifestyle that blends city energy with village calm. She breaks down the differences between Broadway and the West End, explaining why the UK

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00:38:46

Carmel, Indiana, Hotelier Austin Campagna Oversees...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/01/23

In this episode, host Tom Alvarez sits down with Austin Campagna, Director of Sales & Marketing at Hotel Carmichael and Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, for an inside look at one of Indiana’s most distinctive arts and hospitality destinations. Austin shares his journey from rural Indiana and Purdue’s top-ranked hospitality program to helping shape the brand, programming, and guest experience at the luxury Autograph Collection hotel. The conversation dives into the vision behind Hotel

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01:05:22

Central Indiana Dance Ensemble Founder & Executive...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/01/16

In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore the stories, artistry, and leadership behind two of Central Indiana’s most influential performing arts forces: Central Indiana Dance Ensemble (CIDE) and the Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT).The episode opens with the origins of CIDE and its companion school, the Central Indiana Academy of Dance, founded over 25 years ago by former Sacramento Ballet dancer Suzanne DeLay. What began as a response to a major cultural gap—no youth concert ballet company and

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00:55:38

Dan Redfield Is Celebrated For His Diverse Musical...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/01/09

In this in-depth conversation, podcast host Tom Alvarez sits down with Los Angeles–based composer, conductor, and orchestrator Dan Redfeld to explore his wide-ranging career and his newest major project: Jo, a cinematic new musical based on Little Women. Redfeld shares how his lifelong passion for music began at an early age, shaped by classical training, film scores, and musical theater, and how those influences converge in Jo, a richly orchestrated, story-driven score with a strong feminist

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01:08:59

Former City of Carmel public servant Nancy Heck's...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2026/01/02

In this wide-ranging podcast conversation, host Tom Alvarez sits down with Nancy Heck, Communications Director of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, and Davis Brooks, Concertmaster and Butler University professor, to explore the orchestra’s rich history, evolving role in the community, and its home at the Palladium.They discuss the power of live music, the unique responsibilities of a concertmaster, the importance of arts-driven placemaking in Carmel’s transformation, and the symphony’s efforts to

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01:04:18

Laura Glover, Distinguished resident lighting...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2025/12/26

In this episode of On the Aisle, host Tom Alvarez speaks with veteran lighting designer and production manager Laura Glover, celebrating her 35-year career with Dance Kaleidoscope and her wide-ranging impact on Indiana’s performing arts community. Glover reflects on her journey from early training in theater and lighting to formative collaborations with mentors like David Hochoy, her philosophy of collaboration and visual storytelling, and her deep love of lighting as an art inspired by nature,

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00:47:34

Acclaimed Elton John Tribute Artist Craig A. Meyer...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2025/12/19

Host Tom Alvarez sits down with veteran performer Craig Meyer, best known for his acclaimed Elton John tribute show, in a lively podcast that begins with Meyer calling in from a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic. Meyer shares his journey from Southern California to Carmel, Indiana, where his passion for theater and music took shape, leading to a career spanning Broadway, TV, film, and international touring. Now based in Atlanta, he explains how his Elton John tribute evolved into an 18-year

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01:12:27

Richard J. Roberts, Indiana Repertory Theatre...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2025/12/12

In this conversation, we dive into the magic and evolution of the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s beloved A Christmas Carol, from its imaginative Tom Haas staging—where actors and minimal props bring Dickens’ world to life on a snowy, sloped stage—to the behind-the-scenes realities of trap doors, rehearsal challenges, and mountains of fake snow. Former director Richard shares the pressure and pride of guiding a production that everyone else in the room had performed for years, the subtle artistic

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01:05:21

Cabaret-Concert star Anthony Nunziata headlines...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2025/12/05

Part 1 -- Tom welcomes back singer and songwriter Anthony Nunziata to highlight his December 13 holiday fundraising concert at Broadway United Methodist Church, benefiting Actors Theatre of Indiana, Kids Dance Outreach, and the Indianapolis Men’s Chorus. They reflect on Anthony’s many Indiana performances and his growing connection to the city’s arts community.Anthony shares what he admires about each beneficiary, noting that Kids Dance Outreach will again open the show. The concert will feature

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01:07:08

Young Conductor-musician Leonard Lopez Aims to Make a...

On the Aisle with Tom Alvarez ·

2025/11/28

In this episode, Tom sits down with conductor Lorenzo Lopez for a rich conversation that spans culture, music, and the surprising paths that shape an artist’s life. Calling in from Cleveland, Lorenzo shares his Honduran–Puerto Rican roots, growing up in a multicultural household, and how food, family, and community helped shape his identity. He talks about his time in Indianapolis while earning his master’s degree at Butler University, the city’s vibrant Latino presence, and how those experiences

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