In 1858 Offenbach produced his first full-length operetta, ("Orpheus in the Underworld"), with its celebrated can-can; the work was exceptionally well received and has remained his most played. During the 1860s, he produced at least eighteen full-length operettas, as well as more one-act pieces. His works from this period include (1864), (1866), (1867) and (1868). The risqué humour (often about sexual intrigue) and mostly gentle satiric barbs in these pieces, together with Offenbach's facility for melody, made them internationally known, and translated versions were successful in Vienna, London, elsewhere in Europe and in the US.
in 1858 offenbach produced his first full-length operetta ("orpheus in the underworld") with its celebrated can-can; the work was exceptionally well received and has remained his most played during the 1860s he produced at least eighteen full-length operettas as well as more one-act pieces his works from this period include (1864) (1866) (1867) and (1868) the risqué humour (often about sexual intrigue) and mostly gentle satiric barbs in these pieces together with offenbach's facility for melody made them internationally known and translated versions were successful in vienna london elsewhere in europe and in the us