So, why a musical about Stan Lee? This short video gives a quick overview of the concept:

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​Stan Lee is as much loved as the superheroes he created, but few people know the true story of how Stan took on the Comics Code Authority and changed the world of comics forever.The Comics Code explores this titanic clash, how it defined Stan Lee's idea of what it means to be a hero, and the way it brought him together with the woman who became the love of his life. We also see the creation of some of his most beloved heroes along the way.

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We started workshopping scenes from the show at a theater space in West Hollywood, and soon friends and supporters were attending rehearsals, playing instruments, making costumes, and helping create media content (thanks for this website, Julie!). By the summer of 2024, audiences were becoming so large we had to move our rehearsals to a larger space. 

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Finally, we put on the first full length reading of the show at Plummer Park, and fans of Marvel Comics, our long-time supporters, and even actors from Marvel movies, all packed into the performance hall. It was a wonderful evening, with a standing ovation and great reviews in local media.

 

Here is Go Down, the opening number from that reading:

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​​Representatives from Naxos Records attended the reading, and the next day they approached us and asked if they could sign The Comics Code to their label. Since then, Naxos have been releasing music from the show, and allowing us to make professional recordings for the first time.

 

We are currently still workshopping scenes and fine tuning sections of dialogue, but the essential elements of The Comics Code are now in place. Our eternal thanks go to the army of supporters, actors, musicians, and crew who have brought us this far! We will never forget that this is your show...

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