www.oeta.tv KETA-TV 13 Oklahoma City KOED-TV 11 Tulsa KOET-TV 3 Eufaula KWET-TV 12 Cheyenne Volume 42 Number 9 A Publication of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority Foundation, Inc. March 1ST-18 TH, 2012 MARCH 2012 THIS MONTH page page page page 2 4 5 6 Phantom of the Opera 60s Pop, Rock & Soul Dr. Wayne Dyer: Wishes Fulfilled Live from the Artists Den: Adele at Royal Albert Hall f March 6 & 14 @ 7 p.m. f March 5 @ 7 p.m. f March 30 @ 9w p.m. f March 7 @ 7 p.m. 2page FESTIVAL “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Royal Albert Hall f Wednesday March 7 at 7 p.m. Don’t miss a fully-staged, lavish 25th anniversary mounting of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running Broadway and West End extravaganza. To mark the musical’s Silver Anniversary, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cam- eron Mackintosh presented “The Phantom of the Opera” in the sumptuous Victorian splendor of London’s Royal Albert Hall. This dazzling restaging of the original production recreates the jaw-dropping scenery and breath- Under the Streetlamp taking special effects of the original, set to Lloyd Webber’s haunting score. f Tuesday March 13 at 7 p.m. The production stars Ramin Karimloo as The Phantom and Sierra Boggess Under the Streetlamp, America’s hottest new vocal group, as Christine, together with a cast and orchestra of more than 200, including performs an electrifying evening of classic hits from the special guest appearances by the original Phantom and Christine, Michael American radio songbook in this special recorded at the Crawford and Sarah Brightman. The show contains such favorites as “Music Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana. Exuding the ir- of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” “Think of Me,” “Prima Donna,” “Masquer- resistible rapport of a modern-day Rat Pack, the quartet — ade” and “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.” recent leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys — deliver an evening of unforgettable Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park entertainment. f Sunday March 11 at 7:30 p.m. & Friday March 16 at 8 p.m. Widely regarded as the most popular Italian tenor in the world with more than 70 million albums sold, Andrea Bocelli was joined on a rainy, wind- swept evening in Central Park by pop stars Céline Dion, Tony Bennett, Chris Botti and David Foster, and from the classical world, bass baritone Bryn Terfel, sopranos Ana María Martínez and Pretty Yende, and violinist Nicola Benedetti, along with the New York Philharmonic. Bocelli presented a varied repertoire that includes well-known arias, fan favorites and a few surprises. The first act of stirring operatic selections including Verdi and Puccini favorites gave way to more popular fare in the second including duets with Celine Dion and Tony Bennett. Highlights include: “Ave Maria ‘Ellens dritter Gesang;’” “O Soave Fanciulla” (La Bohème); “Libiano ne’lieti calici” (La Traviata); “’O Sole Mio;” “The Prayer;” and “Amazing Grace.” Straight No Chaser: Songs of the Decades f Thursday March 15 at 7 p.m. Idina Menzel Live: Celtic Woman – Believe This performance, filmed live at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic Barefoot at the Symphony f Sunday March 4 at 6 p.m. & Thursday City, New Jersey, is a journey through the decades of the f Sunday March 4 at 8 p.m. March 15 at 8:30 p.m. pop songbook, including Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Ho- tel,” The Four Seasons’ “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” Stevie Won- der’s “Superstition,” Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” and Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road,” all done with SNC’s trademark harmonies and unique charm. WHEN TO WATCH Tony Award-winning Broadway star (Rent and Wicked), tele- Internationally renowned for alluring stage productions and vision actress (Glee) and recording artist Idina Menzel per- songs of heartwarming inspiration, the singing sensation The Big Band Years forms with an orchestra masterfully led by legendary com- Celtic Woman presents a new chapter of musical enchant- f Thursday March 1 at 7 P.M. poser/conductor Marvin Hamlisch. Menzel takes viewers on ment to be enjoyed by the entire family. Vocalists Chloë Ag- new, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nes- Barbra Streisand - One Night Only at the a special journey through a diverse repertoire of classic pop bitt, perform classic Irish songs (“The Water Is Wide,” “Green Village Vanguard and musical theater favorites, including a fresh spin on con- Grow the Rushes,” “A Woman’s Heart,” “The Parting Glass”), f Thursday March 1 at 9 P.M. temporary songs. Menzel performs a touching rendition of “The Way We Were.” There is also a poignant version of “No timeless pop anthems (“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Tears John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind Day But Today” from Rent, with the audience singing along in Heaven”), and inspirational songs (“You’ll Never Walk f Wednesday March 7 at 10:30 p.m. on the chorus at the end of the song, and a spectacular version Alone,” “Smile,” “Ave Maria”) with their signature Celtic of “Defying Gravity” from Wicked. Woman twist. ODYSSEY | March 2012 ODYSSEY | March 2012 FESTIVAL page3 Big Band Vocalists f Thursday March 8 at 7 p.m. This new MY MUSIC special looks back at the timeless “crooners” and “canaries” of the 1940s, featuring the greatest vocalists of the period when they started their careers performing with orchestras and dance bands. The most popular singers ultimately became stars on their own. Hosted The Irish Rovers: Home in Ireland by Nick Clooney and Peter Marshall, BIG BAND VOCALISTS features long-unseen film footage dating from the 1940s and f Saturday March 17 at 9 p.m. 1950s. This nostalgic look back offers romantic favorites from Filmed entirely on location in Northern Ireland, THE an all-star roster of legendary artists such as Louis Armstrong, IRISH ROVERS: HOME IN IRELAND celebrates 45 years Perry Como, Doris Day, Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Peggy of the hits made famous by the rollicking Irish Rovers. Lee, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Jo Stafford & the Pied Pipers Known for such folksy jigs as “The Unicorn,” “Wasn’t That and many more. Among the classic World War II-era bands a Party,” “Whiskey on a Sunday” and “The Black Velvet backing up the vocalists are groups led by Benny Goodman, Band,” their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy Harry James, Bob Crosby, Jimmy & Tommy Dorsey, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Ray Noble and others. Performances include: for generations of fans. “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” – The Andrews Sisters; “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” – Louis Armstrong; “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” – Rosemary Clooney; “On the Sunny Side of the Street” – Nat King Cole; “It’s Magic” – Doris Day; and “God Bless America” – Kate Smith. John Tesh Big Band Live f Saturday March 3 at 9 p.m. In a new special, Emmy-winner and Grammy nominee John Tesh and his 12-piece ensemble perform big-band music from the 1920s through the ‘50s. JOHN TESH BIG BAND LIVE takes viewers on a trip down memory lane with all-new arrangements of standards, including “I’ve Got the World on a String,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” “In the Mood,” and “Summer Wind,” along with Tesh’s own piano solos and love songs. A special segment on the music of World War II features a medley of instrumental songs from the era, punctuated by excerpts Jackie Evancho: from Tesh’s father’s wartime diary. Dream With Me in Concert Lennon Sisters: Il Volo Takes Flight f Friday March 2 at 8:30 p.m. & Wednesday March 14 at 9 p.m. Same Song Separate Voices f Monday March 12 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Jackie Evancho – the 11-year-old girl with the extraordi- f Saturday March 10 at 5:30 p.m. narily big voice – who came to national prominence on They started out as “Ameri- “America’s Got Talent” – joins “Hitman” producer David ca’s Sweethearts of Song” on Foster for her solo concert. Jackie’s musical selection in- The Lawrence Welk Show cludes “When You Wish Upon A Star,” “Nella Fantasia,” “A in the 1950s, and emerged Mother’s Prayer,” “Nessun Dorma,” “Angel,” “O Mio Bab- as one of the longest-run- bino Caro,” “Somewhere,” “All I Ask Of You,” “Ombra Mai ning and legendary musical Fu,” “Lovers,” “Imaginer,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” “To Believe,” groups in show business. and “Dream With Me.” Italian heartthrobs Il Volo have been receiving unanimous THE LENNON SISTERS raves for their vocal talent and showmanship. The Teenage reminisce about their suc- Tenors have appeared on “American Idol,” “The Tonight Show,” cessful performance his- “Ellen,” “The Today Show” and “Good Morning America.” Al- tory. With nostalgic video WHEN TO WATCH ready certified platinum in their homeland, Italy, and several clips, personal interviews, other countries, they have captured the hearts of Americans of and cheerful song record- Lawrence Welk’s Big Band Splash all ages. The Teenage Tenors took the audience by storm dur- f Saturday March 3 at 7 p.m. ings, this special is a fasci- ing this live concert, singing operatic, pop and Italian classics nating and dynamic look at the Lennon Sisters’ careers and Welk Stars: Through the Years that showcased their vocal talent as well as their interpretive legacy. The program showcases many full performance num- f Saturday March 10 at 7 p.m. gift for music.