Detroit Public Theatre

About Detroit Public Theatre

Detroit Public Theatre is an award-winning, nationally recognize world-class theatre company in the cultural heart of Detroit's Midtown.

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Is very nice small quiet venue to watch theater in it was a great experience watching Edgar Allan Poe's poems it was a great experience definitely would watch another theatrical event there”

  — myco222 Tex, September 2, 2026 · google

• “Comfortable environment! Staff are friendly and professional. The plays are interesting informative and the actors are great.”

  — Jo Jewell, July 14, 2026 · google

• “Great place to have a gathering . I saw a small dance troupe do phenomenal things in there . Great show and great atmosphere”

  — Kafani Cisse, July 2, 2026 · google

• “I love this place. Plays are always well-done and interesting. Season tickets are very reasonable and give you the perfect excuse to go to all!”

  — colette nutton, June 22, 2026 · google

Excerpts are shown for attribution and remain the property of their source.

Reviews on Noemic

No reader reviews yet — be the first.

Similar places nearby

• 

  Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

  4.5(2,058)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2058 reviews (Google rating)

  Performing arts theater

  Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts is a landmark live performance venue at 350 Madison St in Detroit, MI. Its programming includes music, theater and dance, giving it a broader scope than its live music venue category alone suggests. A jazz cafe downstairs adds another setting within the building, and a restaurant is listed among the venue’s amenities. The venue has a Google rating of 4.5 from 2,058 reviews. Families and children are welcome. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms and seating. Paid parking is available both in a lot and on the street. The venue also has restrooms and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. These practical details accompany a performing arts offering that spans several disciplines at one address in Detroit, MI.

• 

  The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre

  4.5(4,876)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 4876 reviews (Google rating)

  Amphitheater

  The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is a waterfront performance venue at 2600 Atwater St in Detroit, MI. Its 5,000 seats face the Detroit River, placing the water alongside its role as a setting for live music. The amphitheater hosts big names in pop and jazz. Listed in the theater category, it has a Google rating of 4.5 from 4,876 reviews. The venue welcomes children and provides wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. Parking options include both free and paid spaces in lots and on the street. Restrooms are available on site, but the venue does not have a restaurant. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. For visitors considering a performance here, the defining features are the river-facing seating, the 5,000-seat scale, and the focus on pop and jazz acts.

• 

  Hilberry Gateway

  4.6(261)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 261 reviews (Google rating)

  Performing arts theater

  Hilberry Gateway is an intimate campus performance venue at 4715 Cass Ave in Detroit, MI. Although listed as a live music venue, its description centers on classic plays and performances by graduate students and professionals. That combination of campus setting, theater programming, and student and professional performers defines the venue’s stated focus. Its Google rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 261 reviews. The venue welcomes families and LGBTQ visitors and identifies as a transgender safe space. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. Restrooms, including a unisex restroom, and Wi-Fi are available, but there is no on-site restaurant. For visitors arriving by car, both paid parking-lot and paid street-parking options are listed. Credit and debit cards are accepted.

• 

  Matrix Theatre Company

  4.6(94)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 94 reviews (Google rating)

  Performing arts theater

  Matrix Theatre Company, at 2730 Bagley St in Detroit, MI, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on professional and educational theatre. Although listed as a live music venue, its stated mission centers on theatre that addresses issues of community concern. The company describes its work as affordable and inclusive, using a socially engaged, collaborative artistic process to encourage critical thinking and collective action. Its aim is to bring artists and audiences into exchanges that support dialogue, empathy, and equity, with opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate. For visitors, Matrix offers live performances and welcomes children. Listed accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, and restroom. A restroom is available, but there is no on-site restaurant. The company accepts credit and debit cards. Its Google listing has a 4.6 rating from 93 reviews.

Within walking distance

• 

  Jumbo's Bar

  Bar · 0.1 mi · 2 min walk

• 

  dose. detroit

  Cafe · 0.1 mi · 3 min walk

• Sponsored

  Detroit Junk Car BuyersCash for junk, wrecked & non-running carsGet a quote →

  Noemic
• 

  Third Ave. Hardware, Inc

  Hardware Store · 0.1 mi · 3 min walk

• 

  Chai Khana

  Coffee Shop · 0.2 mi · 4 min walk

• 

  Kings Arms Hotel

  Hotel · 0.3 mi · 6 min walk

• 

  Fred’s Key Shop & Locksmith

  Locksmith · 0.3 mi · 6 min walk

• 

  The Hub of Detroit

  Bike Shop · 0.3 mi · 6 min walk

• 

  Grocer Farm Market

  Grocery Store · 0.3 mi · 7 min walk

Detroit Public Theatre — frequently asked

Is Detroit Public Theatre open on Mondays?

No — Detroit Public Theatre is closed on Mondays.

Where is Detroit Public Theatre?

Detroit Public Theatre is at 3960 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.

What is the phone number for Detroit Public Theatre?

You can reach Detroit Public Theatre on +1313-974-7918.