Spring brings 75 shows to Boston during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Citizens Bank Opera House on May 1, 2027. Explore theatre productions, Broadway tours, comedy shows, family entertainment, and live stage performances across the city.
Boston Shows in May 2027
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Browse 75 shows happening across Boston during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at Citizens Bank Opera House on May 1, 2027. Explore theatre productions, comedy shows, Broadway tours, and more live performances throughout the month.
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Schedules are updated regularly as new events and productions are announced.Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 75
- May0120271:30 PMSatBALLETHigh DemandWeekend EventBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House
539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $102Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Remaining: 28View Tickets - May0120272:00 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterWang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seatsWang Theater At The Boch Center270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116From $131Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 80View Tickets
- May0120277:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventSummer - The Donna Summer MusicalRiverside Theatre Works43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 0213643 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136From $43Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 78View Tickets
- May0120277:30 PMSatBALLETHigh DemandWeekend EventBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $109Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 32View Tickets
- May0120277:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPirates! The Penzance MusicalFootlight Club7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 021307A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- May0120278:00 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterWang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seatsWang Theater At The Boch Center270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116From $119Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 80View Tickets
- May0220271:30 PMSunBALLETHigh DemandWeekend EventBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $110Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 60View Tickets
- May0220272:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPirates! The Penzance MusicalFootlight Club7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 021307A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- May0220273:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventSummer - The Donna Summer MusicalRiverside Theatre Works43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 0213643 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136From $43Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 73View Tickets
- May0220273:00 PMSunBALLETWeekend EventAlvin Ailey American Dance TheaterWang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seatsWang Theater At The Boch Center270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 6View Tickets
- May0220277:30 PMSunBALLETHigh DemandWeekend EventBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $110Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Remaining: 28View Tickets
- May0420277:00 PMTueMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueThe Who's TommyEmerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seatsEmerson Colonial Theatre106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116From $12Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Available: 94View Tickets
- May0520277:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYBest ValueThe Who's TommyEmerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seatsEmerson Colonial Theatre106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116From $12Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 108View Tickets
- May0520277:30 PMWedBALLETHigh DemandBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $110Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 74View Tickets
- May0620277:30 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYThe Who's TommyEmerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seatsEmerson Colonial Theatre106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116From $38Avg. price ~ $159Tickets Available: 116View Tickets
- May0620277:30 PMThuBALLETHigh DemandBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $157Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 80View Tickets
- May0720277:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYSummer - The Donna Summer MusicalRiverside Theatre Works43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 0213643 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136From $43Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 78View Tickets
- May0720277:30 PMFriBALLETHigh DemandBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $109Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Remaining: 11View Tickets
- May0720277:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYPirates! The Penzance MusicalFootlight Club7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 021307A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24View Tickets
- May0720277:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYBy Any Other NameRoberts Studio Theatre at Boston Center For The Arts539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116From $23Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Available: 89View Tickets
- May0720278:00 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYThe Who's TommyEmerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seatsEmerson Colonial Theatre106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116From $23Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 182View Tickets
- May0820271:30 PMSatBALLETWeekend EventBoston Ballet: CinderellaBoston Ballet: CinderellaCitizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seatsCitizens Bank Opera House539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111From $157Avg. price ~ $365Tickets Available: 130View Tickets
- May0820272:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventThe Who's TommyEmerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seatsEmerson Colonial Theatre106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116From $34Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 298View Tickets
- May0820277:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventSummer - The Donna Summer MusicalRiverside Theatre Works43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 0213643 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136From $43Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 78View Tickets
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Cinderella - Ballet
BALLET539 Washington St
Upcoming Shows: 12
Next Show: May 01, 2027 1:30 PM
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
BALLET270 Tremont Street
Upcoming Shows: 7
Next Show: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
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Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY43 Fairmount Ave
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: May 01, 2027 7:00 PM
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Pirates! The Penzance Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY7A Eliot St.
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
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The Who's Tommy
MUSICAL / PLAY106 Boylston St
Upcoming Shows: 24
Next Show: May 04, 2027 7:00 PM
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By Any Other Name
MUSICAL / PLAY539 Tremont Street
Upcoming Shows: 21
Next Show: May 07, 2027 7:30 PM
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Coppelia
BALLET539 Washington St
Upcoming Shows: 11
Next Show: May 08, 2027 7:30 PM
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Spring Experience
BALLET539 Washington St
Upcoming Shows: 9
Next Show: May 13, 2027 7:30 PM
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Browse upcoming shows in Boston this month, including magic performances, family entertainment, ballet, opera, dance productions, circus events, festivals, and touring live shows.
Boston Show Venues
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Citizens Bank Opera House
Boston, MA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 19
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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
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Footlight Club
Jamaica Plain, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 8
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Riverside Theatre Works
Hyde Park, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
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Roberts Studio Theatre at Boston Center For The Arts
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 21
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Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
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Explore theaters, comedy clubs, casinos, arenas, stadiums, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues hosting live shows throughout Boston and nearby areas. Venue schedules and upcoming performances are updated regularly.
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May Shows FAQ
Common questions about shows during May 2027.
What shows are happening in Boston during May 2027?
Browse 75 upcoming theatre performances, Broadway productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, dance performances, musicals, and live stage events taking place throughout Boston.
When is the next scheduled show?
The next scheduled performance takes place at Citizens Bank Opera House on May 1, 2027. Browse the complete schedule to discover additional upcoming shows throughout the month.
How much do show tickets cost?
Show tickets currently start at $43. Prices vary by production, venue, seating location, ticket demand, and availability.
Which venues host the most shows?
Major theatres, performing arts centers, comedy clubs, casinos, and entertainment venues throughout Boston regularly host Broadway tours, theatre productions, comedy performances, family shows, and other live entertainment.
Are family-friendly shows available during May?
Yes. Many venues present family entertainment, children's productions, magic shows, seasonal attractions, and other live performances suitable for all ages.
Where can I buy tickets for shows?
Tickets may be available through venues, promoters, official ticketing providers, and authorized ticket marketplaces. Compare available ticket options before purchasing.
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