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Tales From the Comic Book Crackdown is a new musical that brings to life the dramatic Senate hearings that took place on April 21, 1954, which were designed to bring down the comic book industry based on the charge that they contributed to Juvenile Delinquency. These hearings resulted in years of censorship and repression of the comic book industry.
32-year-old Bill Gaines was the one man who stood up for comics and freedom of expression. Gaines, the most successful comic book publisher of his day, was the sole witness to come forward and testify on behalf of comic books. Despite his best efforts, the authorities carried the day, and Bill almost lost everything.
This forgotten American story is brought to life in a major new musical, complete with show-stopping tunes, projections of classic EC Comics' art, and a real-life twist ending. You won't want to miss it!
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.