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Detroit '67

Detroit 67

Feb. 14 – Mar. 10

By Dominique Morisseau
Directed by Jade King Carroll

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Past Issues

Meet the Artist: Jade King Carroll

Detroit ’67 Director Jade King Carroll discusses different aspects of staging the play. Watch Video…

Jade King Carroll

Meet the Cast of Detroit ’67

Nyahale Allie, Will Cobbs, Ginna Le Vine, Johnny Ramey and Myxolydia Tyler discuss their characters. Watch Video…

The Cast of Detroit 67

A Conversation with Dominique Morisseau

“Aside from me and my entire family being from Detroit, I really wanted to dive into Detroit’s history and look at the important moments that changed the landscape of our city.” Read more…

Dominique Morisseau

Dominique Morisseau’s Playwright’s Rules Of Engagement

You are allowed to laugh audibly…You are allowed to have audible moments of reaction and response… Read more…

Detroit 67

Motown: The Music that Inspired Detroit ’67

Music plays a major role in Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67.  Detroit is famously known as the birthplace of Motown, founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy, Jr., a young African-American businessman. Read more…

Motown

Introducing Melia Bensussen

In January, Obie-Award winning director Melia Bensussen was announced as the next Artistic Director of Hartford Stage. Bensussen will be the sixth artistic director, as well as the first woman, to lead the theatre in its 55-year history. Read more…

Melia Bensussen

Saying Farewell to Mike Stotts

Hartford Stage said farewell to Managing Director Mike Stotts on January 25 with an all-staff luncheon at the theatre and an evening celebration with board members, friends and community leaders at The Society Room. Read more…

Mike Stotts

Education @ Hartford Stage: Summer Studio 2019 Awaits!

Heroic and sleeping princesses, a swash-buckling adventurer and a beast will take center stage in this year’s Summer Studio at Hartford Stage. Read more…

Summer Studio

Sponsor Spotlight on Travelers

“This is a great way to strengthen the relationship we have with Hartford Stage while helping to foster further conversations with our employees about diversity and inclusion.” Read more…

Travelers

Meet the Staff: Mike D’Avirro, Call Center Manager

“I’ve met and cooked for President Ronald Reagan and President Bill Clinton. My adventures included many meals for stars, including Muhammad Ali and Gloria Estefan.” Read more…

Mike DAvirro

Short Takes

A look at our lobby; Detroit Project Trilogy; Hartford ’19 Panel Discussion; Apprentice news; Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance gets award; Donor event; 2019/20 Subscriptions; Gala News; Up next. Read more…

Yan Chen