- Performances: 1,314.
- Open / Close: June 21, 1969 – August 12, 1972
- Theater: Eden Theatre, then the Belasco.
- Tony Awards: Ha! Are you kidding?
- Fun Fact: As mentioned in the podcast, the classification of this as a “Broadway production” is a little specious. It’s original off-Broadway run was reclassified as a special limited engagement, enabling the whole thing to be considered a Broadway run. Hmmmm….
Podcast
In approaching “Oh! Calcutta!” today, it’s hard not to react with a “What! Really?!?” This is a show, that between the original production and its revival, had more than 7,200 performances on Broadway. Really?
Full of nudity and bawdy – but also mostly bad – comedy, the popularity of this show is truly dumbfounding. And when dealing with something I have trouble understanding, I often turn to my very wise friend, Dr. Jesse Rabinowitz, for insight and a reality check.
Dr. J provides that and more in this very fun episode explicating a very odd show.