Oh! Calcutta! Revival 1976 - Articles Page 1.8

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

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

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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Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Sir Robin Looks Sexy With His Hair Pushed Back with Jonathan Bennett
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I am joined by actor Jonathan Bennett to talk all about his incredible career. Jonathan shares his excitement at making his Bway debut as Sir Robin in Spamalot, and how he has always been a theater lover at heart.

Feature: MAMMA MIA at Kansas City Music Hall
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Opening March 5 at the Music Hall in downtown Kansas City is the 25th Anniversary tour of “Mamma Mia.” This touring production is presented by Broadway Across America, Kansas City based largest presenter of Broadway tours across the nation.

Interview: Michael Orland Enjoys/Loves Being Continuously Booked & Always Giving Back
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The consistently busy musical director Michael Orland books gigs on both coasts juggling the multitude of vocalists all vying to have his piano expertise to accompany them. One of his next shows in Los Angeles will be his Open Mic Event at the Write-Off Room March 22, 2024. Michael managed to answer a few of my queries during his drive to Palm Springs.  

Brothers Osborne Announce 'Break Mine' EP Featuring Two New Songs
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Lake Street Dive Drops Title Track From New LP 'Good Together'
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 28, 2024
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OH, MARY! Extended Off-Broadway Through Early May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024

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I just am so grateful. Stages really produced this one for me. So I'm super excited about that. That I could give this to this theater community, and for the rest of the world to know forever and always. That Irish Catechism originated here in Houston, and it will be developed here over the next six weeks, judging from my last preview performances and opening last night. This one is next level, next level!

Isabelle Georges Stars In OH LÀ LÀ! A Passionate Journey Through The French Repertoire And Beyond At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2024

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Oh! Calcutta! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Oh! Calcutta! and what's the order?
Oh! Calcutta!
Taking Off the Robe
Dick and Jane
Suite for Five Letters
Sincere Replies
Paintings of Clovis Trouille
Jack and Jill
Delicious Indignities
Was It Good for You Too?
Green Pants
I Like the Look
Much Too Soon
Clarence and Mildred
Rock Garden
Who: Whom
Exchanges of Information
Four in Hand
Don't Have a Song to Sing
I'm an Actor
Ballerina
I Want It
Freeze Music
What productions of Oh! Calcutta! have there been?
Oh! Calcutta! has had 7 productions including Broadway which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1969, London Fringe which opened in 1970, West End which opened in 1970, Broadway which opened in 1971, Broadway which opened in 1976 and Broadway which opened in 1976.

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