The amazing thing about satellite and cable television is the sheer number of channels available. There are hundreds of channels to choose from out there - and maybe that's why I've managed to completely overlook the Ovation Channel.
(Obviously I haven't been paying close enough attention - the channel has been around for two years.)
Located at Channel 274 on DirecTV, the channel is dedicated to the arts, and the emphasis of late has been on theatre.
For example, there's a two-hour special that tells the story of the original production of The Phantom of the Opera - it features loads of interesting behind-the-scenes stories. It includes interviews with the lead actors, the composers and many others involved in the creation of Broadway's longest-running show, and lots of clips from early productions and test runs of the show.
There's another special about the girls who starred in the original production of Annie, and the effect the show had on their lives.
And there are quite a few other shows worth checking out. If you're a theatre fan, you'll want to track down the Ovation Channel!
1 comment:
I love the Ovation Channel.
Not only do they play a lot of artsy and foreign films, just this past week they were playing A Chorus Line from Broadway back in the 80s.
Its not unusual for them to be playing a ballet or opera either.
There is always something good on there.
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