1. Soviet Union: During the Cold War, The Crucible was banned in the Soviet Union due to its perceived critique of McCarthyism and Soviet oppression.
2. Czechoslovakia: The play was banned in Czechoslovakia during the communist era.
3. South Africa: During the apartheid era, The Crucible was banned in South Africa because it was seen as an allegory of the country's oppressive political system.
4. East Germany: The play was also forbidden in East Germany.
5. Australia: In 1950, a production of The Crucible in Newcastle, Australia, was closed after objections from a bishop due to the play's perceived sexual content and lack of religious reverence.
6. United States: While not officially banned nationwide, specific schools and communities in the United States have restricted or challenged the teaching of The Crucible due to concerns about its mature themes and language. However, the play is widely studied and performed across the country.