Washington DC Broadway Shows in May 2027

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Updated: July 30, 2026

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70
Upcoming Shows
May 1
Next Show
$33
Lowest Price
$271
Average Price
Next Broadway Show:
Jersey Boys
May 1 · 2:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 70
  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Available: 485
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $274Tickets Available: 490
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Fences
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Available: 60
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $7222 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $978 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $269Tickets Available: 499
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $6720 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Fences
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $40Tickets Available: 58
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $83Avg. price ~ $968 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 490
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $271Tickets Available: 437
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $944 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $113Avg. price ~ $272Tickets Available: 445
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $270Tickets Available: 443
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  • May
    06
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $6722 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $285Tickets Available: 450
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  • May
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Fences
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 38
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  • May
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $6722 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 470
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  • May
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $68Avg. price ~ $7810 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    08
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $286Tickets Available: 441
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    GALA Hispanic Theatre
    location20010, 3333 14th St NW  Washington, DClocation20010, 3333 14th St NW Washington, DC, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $6722 tickets remaining!
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Latin History for Morons
    Latin History for Morons
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
    location22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run  Arlington, VAlocation22206, 3806 South Four Mile Run Arlington, VA, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $7810 tickets remaining!
    View Tickets
  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Fences
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
    location20851, 603 Edmonston Dr  Rockville, MDlocation20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
    From $33Avg. price ~ $41Tickets Available: 57
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May 2027 features Broadway shows, musicals, plays, family theatre productions, and live stage performances throughout Washington DC and nearby areas. Browse touring Broadway productions, award-winning musicals, seasonal performances, and popular theatre events scheduled throughout the month.

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Broadway Venues in Washington DC

Broadway performances take place at major theatres, performing arts centers, and entertainment venues throughout Washington DC.
Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Theater
Upcoming Shows: 7
Next Show: Feb 26, 2027
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 26
Next Show: Sep 25, 2026
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Ford's Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 99
Next Show: Sep 10, 2026
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 65
Next Show: Sep 03, 2026
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Howard Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: Aug 22, 2026
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Kennedy Center Theatre Lab
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 8
Next Show: Sep 29, 2026
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Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 14
Next Show: Jul 30, 2026
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 235
Next Show: Aug 18, 2026
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 126
Next Show: Aug 11, 2026
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The Max at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 272
Next Show: Aug 25, 2026
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Broadway By Month

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January
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126 Upcoming Shows
February
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106 Upcoming Shows
March
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75 Upcoming Shows
April
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81 Upcoming Shows
May
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96 Upcoming Shows
June
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104 Upcoming Shows
July
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August
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509 Upcoming Shows
September
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546 Upcoming Shows
October
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529 Upcoming Shows
November
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376 Upcoming Shows
December
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270 Upcoming Shows