Boston Shows in May 2027

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Updated: September 8, 2026
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Browse 46 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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May 1
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$167
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Boston Ballet: Cinderella
May 1 · 1:30 PM · Boston, MA
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 46
  • May
    01
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 60
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
    Riverside Theatre Works
    Riverside Theatre Works
    location02136, 43 Fairmount Ave  Hyde Park, MAlocation02136, 43 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 110
    View Tickets
  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 66
    View Tickets
  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • May
    02
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Remaining: 20
    View Tickets
  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 6
    View Tickets
  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
    Riverside Theatre Works
    Riverside Theatre Works
    location02136, 43 Fairmount Ave  Hyde Park, MAlocation02136, 43 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 105
    View Tickets
  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 45
    View Tickets
  • May
    04
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 140
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 108
    View Tickets
  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 124
    View Tickets
  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 100
    View Tickets
  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $157Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 80
    View Tickets
  • May
    07
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
    Riverside Theatre Works
    Riverside Theatre Works
    location02136, 43 Fairmount Ave  Hyde Park, MAlocation02136, 43 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 110
    View Tickets
  • May
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $156Tickets Available: 74
    View Tickets
  • May
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $23Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 180
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $157Avg. price ~ $365Tickets Available: 130
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $148Tickets Available: 295
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
    Riverside Theatre Works
    Riverside Theatre Works
    location02136, 43 Fairmount Ave  Hyde Park, MAlocation02136, 43 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 110
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Coppelia
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 32
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 268
    View Tickets
  • May
    09
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $143Tickets Available: 234
    View Tickets
  • May
    09
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 75
    View Tickets
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Citizens Bank Opera House
Boston, MA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Shows: 19
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
Next Show: May 04, 2027
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Riverside Theatre Works
Hyde Park, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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About Boston Shows in May

Spring brings 46 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.

May Shows FAQ

Common questions about shows during May 2027.

What shows are happening in Boston during May 2027?

Browse 46 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 $12. 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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