Oh! Calcutta! Revival 1976 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: September 24, 1976
Closing: August 06, 1989

Oh! Calcutta! - 1976 - Broadway History , Info & More

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Oh! Calcutta! is an avant-garde theatrical revue, created by British drama critic Kenneth Tynan. The show, consisting of sketches on sex-related topics, debuted Off-Broadway in 1969 and then in London in 1970. It ran in London for over 3,900 performances, and in New York initially for 1,314. Revivals enjoyed even longer runs, including a Broadway revival that ran for 5,959 performances, making the show the longest-running revue in Broadway history at the time.

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Catfish And The Bottlemen to Embark on Long-Awaited North American Fall Headline Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024


This October, multi-Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen will return to the U.S. for the first time in nearly five years and embark on a massively anticipated North American headline tour. Tickets for the tour will be available beginning with an artist presale launching tomorrow, May 8, at 10 a.m. local time, with additional presales running throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

Interview: Jeffrey Lo of THE GLASS MENAGERIE at San Francisco Playhouse Offers a Fresh Take on an American Classic
by Jim Munson - May 7, 2024


BroadwayWorld talks to director Jeffrey Lo about his poetic and visually striking production of the Tennessee Williams classic 'The Glass Menagerie' running at San Francisco Playhouse through June 15th.

Janet Noh Releases Soul-Stirring Single 'Oh Child'
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024


Pop-R&B singer-songwriter pianist, and producer, Janet Noh, has released her latest single and music video, “Oh Child.” Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month, “Oh Child' serves as a powerful testament to Noh's commitment to addressing pressing societal issues while uplifting voices within her community. Listen to the song now!

Lyle Lovett Confirms Extensive Fall Tour with His Large Band
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024


4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will continue to tour through this fall with his Large Band including newly confirmed stops at Charlotte’s Knight Theater, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, New Orleans’ Tipitina’s (two nights), Dallas’ Majestic Theatre (two nights), Houston’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater (two nights) and Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall among many others. 

Graham Nash Will Tour North America This Year; Select Dates with Judy Collins + Carnegie Hall
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024


Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash Graham Nash is set to tour the U.S. throughout this summer and fall. Nash will be joined by fellow Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Judy Collins for select dates on the tour, including stops at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall, Boston’s Shubert Theater, the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, NJ and the State Theatre in Ithaca, NY

Interview: Roman Banks of MJ THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 7, 2024


MJ - The Musical is set to embark on its national tour, with a stop scheduled at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from May 14 to May 26, 2024.

Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach MeX Project Presents OH LORD! MAMA DONE BURNT THE BISCUITS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024


Experience OH LORD! MAMA DONE BURNT THE BISCUITS presented by Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach MeX Project.

The National Center For Choreography- Akron Hosts Public Conversation And Performance With Choreographer Helanius J. Wilkins
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024


Join the National Center for Choreography - Akron for a free public conversation and performance with renowned choreographer Helanius J. Wilkins.

Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers Set Summer Tour Dates & Share New Song 'Turn This Train Around'
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024


The genre-bending Michigan collective Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers have announced Summer 2024 tour dates with 20+ shows across the U.S. kicking off on May 17th at Red Rooster in Madison, Wisconsin. Find the full list of dates here!

Straight No Chaser Releases Dates for 2024 Fall Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024


RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser, known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, has revealed the “Top Shelf” tour, their 2024 fall run. Tickets for the “Top Shelf” tour go on-sale this Friday at 10 AM local time.

Greensky Bluegrass Adds Dates to Summer Tour Ahead of New EP
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024


Bluegrass-Americana troubadours, Greensky Bluegrass have announced seven new tour dates to their Summer tour that will bring the band throughout the northeast and southeast this July and August. Tickets are on sale at 10:00AM local this Friday, May 10. The new dates build on the band’s extensive summer tour that includes several festival appearances including Mill Valley, DelFest, Bonnaroo and more.  The band’s summer tour officially kicks off in Kansas City on June 6.  

Broadway Buying Guide: May 6, 2024- See the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Team BWW - May 6, 2024


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 6, 2024.

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by Paul Batterson - May 5, 2024


The first night Batiste went from performing solo, to playing with a jazz trio to playing with a 41-piece orchestra in a two-hour span. The following night The former musical director of LATE NIGHT WITH STEPHEN COLBERT unveiled a previously unheard piano concerto commissioned by ProMusica. Either night was a transformational performance.

Review: OKLAHOMA at Desert Theatricals
by Gilmore Rizzo - May 5, 2024


OKLAHOMA is beyond ‘OK’ at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater; A truly wonderful classic brought to life.

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents World Premiere Play GALILEE, 34
by Michael Quintos - May 5, 2024


Eleanor Burgess’ brilliant, thoughtful, and often bitingly funny GALILEE, 34—currently having its impressive world premiere production at South Coast Repertory through May 12, 2024—is a humorously insightful, beautifully-performed new play that offers an unreliably revisionist examination of supposed events following Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.

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by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024


Beginning May 4, 2024, Akron Art Museum will present Michelangelo Lovelace: Art Saved My Life, the first museum retrospective devoted to the artistic career of the late Michelangelo Lovelace (1960-2021). 

Interview: Geri Hall And Gary Pearson of MIDDLE RAGED at CAA Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - May 3, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke to Geri and Gary about their long term friendship, how a bottle of wine and a DIY will kit make for a truly weird date night, and why they think anyone can relate to MIDDLE RAGED’s theme of having to shoulder life’s responsibilities as a mature adult while still feeling like you’re 21 inside.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys-  Getting WICKED with Dan Micciche
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I am joined by seasoned Bway performer, music director, conductor, and vocal coach, Dan Micciche! Dan holds the distinction of being the youngest person to ever play the role of Mary Sunshine in Chicago at the age of 22. We talk all about his amazing 6 years with the Broadway, touring, and international companies of Chicago, and what it means to be part of such an iconic show.

Cole Escola to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


Tune in to see Cole Escola on Seth Meyers next week! On Tuesday, May 7, Cole Escola will stop by Late Night with Seth Meyers to talk about his Off-Broadway (and soon Broadway) hit play Oh, Mary. The program airs 12:35/11:35c on NBC. It was recently announced that the play, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, will transfer to Broadway this summer, following its sold-out, twice-extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

Gunna to Release New Album 'One of Wun' This Month
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


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Meghan Trainor Releases Single 'To The Moon' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 3, 2024


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Other Productions of Oh! Calcutta!

1969   Broadway
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1970   London Fringe London Production
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1970   West End West End Transfer
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1976   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
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