The sex musical that wowed New York and London
In 1969 a theatrical revue called Oh Calcutta opened. It featured male and female nudity.
Witness History · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
In 1969, a theatrical revue called Oh Calcutta opened in New York featuring extensive male and female nudity. Created by renowned critic Kenneth Tynan, a London version followed the next year and the show ran in both cities for thousands of performances. Vincent Dowd talks to Margo Sappington and Linda Marlowe, two members of the original cast.
PHOTO: The Oh Calcutta cast from the New York Production in 1981 (Ron Galella/Getty Images)