COMING UP NEXT: THE MOUNTAINTOP!
The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Taking place on April 3, 1968, after the legendary civil right leader delivers one of his most memorable speeches, the exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives and reveals a secret, Dr. King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
Post-Show Dialogues will be on the following dates:
Sunday, February 8 at 2pm
Sunday, February 15 at 2pm
Wednesday, February 18 at 2pm
Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 22 at 2pm
Sunday, March 1 at 2pm
Sunday, March 7 at 2pm
This just in: $25 tickets available!
Detroit Public Theatre is thrilled to offer $25 tickets for our very first preview performance on February 4th. Get tickets while they last!
What You Can Expect at the Preview
A preview performance is an early opportunity to experience the show before its official opening. While the production is complete, creative and technical elements may still be adjusted. You’ll be one of our first audiences to experience the full story, and get a first look at a production before opening night!
Listen to HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Director, Amy Marie Seidel share her backstory with the play.
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+ Here There Are Blueberries
Conceived by Moisés Kaufman Written by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich
October 1 - November 2, 2025
“The greatest detective story ever written.” — Charles McNulty, LA Times
In 2007, a mysterious album of never before seen World War II-era photographs arrives at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unravel the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls.
+ DPT'S Holiday Cabaret
December 4 - December 21, 2025
A sassy seasonal celebration! Back by popular demand! The DPT Holiday Cabaret is a bold new Detroit holiday tradition packed with world-class vocalists, heartfelt laughter, and a whole lot of sass. So get holly, get jolly, and get tickets! DPT’s Holiday Cabaret is the not-tobe-missed celebration of the season!
+ The Mountaintop
By Katori Hall
February 4 - March 8, 2026
The Mountaintop is a gripping reimagining of events the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Taking place on April 3, 1968, after the legendary civil right leader delivers one of his most memorable speeches, the exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives and reveals a secret, Dr. King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
+ King James
By Rajiv Joseph
May 6 - June 7, 2026
In Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph’s slam-dunk comedy, superfans Matt and Shawn forge an unexpected friendship through a shared love of their hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. Spanning 12 years from LeBron James’ 2004 rookie season to the 2016 NBA championship, tensions mount both on and off the court for the duo in this hilarious, adrenalineinfused exploration of love, grace, and the power of a good game to bring people together.