Music / Performance / Special Event / Theater
Celebrate Banned Books Week with A FREE Musical About Comic Books!
"Tales From the Comic Book Crackdown" is a brand-new musical that brings to life the 1954 Senate hearings that took place in 1954 that attempted to ban comic books based on the accusation that they contributed to Juvenile Delinquency.
32-year-old Bill Gaines was the one man who stood up for comic books and free expression. Despite his best efforts, the hearings resulted in years of censorship and repression of the comic book industry.
This compelling American story is brought to life with show-stopping tunes, projections of classic EC Comics' art, and a real-life twist ending. Performed with a full cast and live music. You won’t want to miss it!
Date and Time
- Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 5pm - 6:30pm
More Information
Location: Central Library Mark Taper Auditorium
Address: 630 W. 5th St.