Detroit '67 Reviews

Chicago Sun Times - Recommended

"...The song works on two levels: It inspired Morisseau’s Tony-nominated jukebox musical, “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” which propelled the Detroit native into national recognition as a playwright. The song also foreshadows the events of this historical family drama, which unfolds in the basement of two Detroit siblings in the summer of 1967 — the turntable, which is playing the song on a 45, skips and the song fades away, signaling the need for change. Or perhaps, an upgrade."

Buzz Center Stage - Highly Recommended

"...Boseman’s direction brings the emotional life of Morisseau’s play to the surface without forcing it. The pacing is deliberate, and his decision to avoid blackouts between scenes works particularly well. The scenes roll smoothly into one another, creating the sense that life in this basement simply continues. There is no interruption between one emotional moment and the next. The outside world may be changing dramatically, but inside this basement, people still have to live, love, argue, dream and make decisions."

Third Coast Review - Recommended

"...Pulse Theatre Company presents Dominique Morrisseau’s Detroit ’67 as part of the new season called The Healing Pulse: Mental Health in Black Homes. Detroit native Morrisseau began plays while at the University of Michigan to create more roles and representation for Black performers, was a co-producer for all seasons of Showtime’s Shameless, and is one of the most produced playwrights in the country."