Detroit Public Theatre Ticket Information

Single Ticket Pricing

All Performances
General Admission — $49.00


There is a $4 per ticket service charge for all single ticket purchases.

Please note we have updated our pricing to simplify the buying process in the 23–24 Season.

Please scroll down for details about our ticket exchange policy.

Subscriptions

All Subscriptions
General Admission — $114.00

There is an $8 per subscription service charge for all subscription purchases.

Group Sales

To purchase group sale tickets please contact Madelyn Porter, Connectivity & Engagement Manager, at madelyn@detroitpublictheatre.org or by phone at (313) 573-0782. Please note: There is a one-time group sales fee of $10 per order.

Groups of 10-19: $35/person

Groups of 20 or more: $33/person

Students Groups: $20/person

Special Rates

Detroit Public Theatre is thrilled to offer several special rates in order to welcome everyone in our community to the show!

Pick-Your-Price Preview Tickets

We are proud to offer Pick-Your-Price tickets for preview performances! These tickets may be purchased online here or by contacting the box office at (313) 974-7918. For more details, scroll down and click Pick-Your-Price Tickets.

Student Tickets

Students can purchase $20 tickets to any performance by presenting a valid student I.D. at the box office. (Limit two per person).

Interested in Volunteering?

As a volunteer usher, you'll have the opportunity to watch the performances you help with, unless they are sold out. In the event of a sellout, each volunteer usher will receive a complimentary ticket to another performance of that show.

$25 Day Of Tickets

Ten exclusive $25 tickets are up for grabs at the door, starting just two hours before each performance. These tickets must be purchased at the box office on the day of the performance.

System Impacted Tickets

Detroit Public Theatre is committed to making all our productions accessible to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. We offer a special and deeply discounted ticket price for system impacted community members and their families. 

Box Office Hours and Information

Phone: (313) 974-7918 Email: boxoffice@detroitpublictheatre.org

Box Office Hours

Wednesday – Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday – Sunday Two hours before showtime

The box office is available by phone during all posted hours.

Mondays and Tuesday the box office is closed. Calls will be returned within 48 hours.
Tickets may be purchased in person during box office hours.

Covid-19 Protocol: Masks are optional at Detroit Public Theatre. Please be advised that masking requirements at DPT are subject to change based upon the protocols required by the Actors Equity Association and the recommendations of the CDC.

Ticketing Policies, Procedures, & FAQs

+ Ticketing

  • Tickets for DPT performances may be purchased online or over the phone with a credit card. No credit card? No worries! Give us a call at (313) 974-7918, and we'll make sure you can get tickets to the show.

  • "Walk-up" tickets may be purchased in person at the theatre up to one hour before each performance begins with cash, check, or credit card—as long as there are still tickets available. We recommend calling (313) 974-7918 before you head to the theatre so we can let you know.

  • Tickets must be paid for at the time of reservation. If this poses a challenge, call us at (313) 974-7918, and we'll make sure you can still get your tickets. All sales are final and non-refundable, but you may be able to exchange them for another performance. Scroll down for details!

  • All patrons (of any age) must have a ticket to attend a DPT event. Some of DPT's productions may be appropriate for children, but we recommend clicking on the show's title for more information.

+ Exchanges

  • If you've got tickets to a performance but can't make it, you can call the box office at (313) 974-7918 before the show begins to exchange them for another performance.
  • Season 9 Subscribers: Your exchanges are always free!

  • Single Ticket Holders: There is a fee of $4 per ticket for each exhange.

  • If you can't make it to another performance—first of all, we'll miss you! We're not able to refund tickets that aren't used, but you may donate your tickets back to DPT as a tax-deductible contribution. We'll send you a receipt showing the value of the donation.

  • Please note that ticket exchanges are subject to availability and at the discretion of the box office.

+ Pick-Your-Price Tickets

  • Detroit Public Theatre is proud to welcome everyone to the theatre, regardless of their ability to pay full price ticket rates. Just select the rate that works for you when you click here to purchase your tickets. Pick-Your-Price tickets are available until the performance begins or until they sell out, and they do not come with a per-ticket service charge. Got questions? Call us at (313) 974-7918!

  • Please note that Pick-Your-Price tickets are not refundable.

+ Seating

  • All tickets are general admission, which means there is no assigned seating. If you need special accomodations, such as accessibliity for a wheelchair, please call us ahead of time at (313) 974-7918 so we can arrange that for you.

+ COVID-19 Policies

  • Masks are optional at Detroit Public Theatre. Please be advised that masking requirements at DPT are subject to change based upon the protocols required by the Actors Equity Association and the recommendations of the CDC.

+ Cancellations

  • In the event that a performance is cancelled, we'll post the announcement on our website and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. All ticket holders will also receive an email announcing the cancellation and notifying them of all exchange options. If you do not have access to social media or email, or if you are purchasing tickets for someone who does not have internet access, call us at (313) 974-7918 and we'll make sure the information gets to you.
  • Please note that we are unable to offer refunds for cancelled performances.

+ Accessibility

  • The theatre is wheelchair-accessible. Please call (313) 974-7918 before the show so we can make sure we have accessible seating reserved ahead of time.

+ Cameras & Recording Devices

  • In accordance with the rules and regulations of Actors' Equity Association, the taking of photographs and the making of recordings is strictly prohibited at any time.

Got more questions? Running into challenges purchasing tickets? We’re here to help! Just call the box office at (313) 974-7918 or email boxoffice@detroitpublictheatre.org. Or use the form below!

Detroit Public Theatre is supported in part by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council + National Endowment for the Arts.