Washington DC Shows in May 2027

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Updated: September 9, 2026
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Browse 108 shows happening across Washington DC during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at National Theatre - DC 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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Romeo and Juliet
May 1 · 2:00 PM · Washington, DC
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Updated Daily • Upcoming Shows: 108
  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $264Tickets Available: 226
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 101
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $155Tickets Available: 39
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $274Tickets Available: 200
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    DANCE
    Weekend Event
    Caleb Teicher & Nic Gareiss: Ear To The Ground
    Caleb Teicher & Nic Gareiss: Ear To The Ground
    Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
    Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
    location20850, 51 Mannakee Street  Rockville, MDlocation20850, 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Available: 70
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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 $43Avg. price ~ $73Tickets Available: 116
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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 ~ $38Tickets Available: 70
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Take Me Out
    Silver Spring Stage
    Silver Spring Stage
    location20901, 10145 Colesville Rd  Silver Spring, MDlocation20901, 10145 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 45
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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 $90Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $267Tickets Available: 211
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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 $36Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 116
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Take Me Out
    Silver Spring Stage
    Silver Spring Stage
    location20901, 10145 Colesville Rd  Silver Spring, MDlocation20901, 10145 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, MD, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $47Tickets Available: 53
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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 $32Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Available: 72
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $84Avg. price ~ $253Tickets Available: 180
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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 $76Avg. price ~ $94Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $169Tickets Available: 204
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $283Tickets Available: 149
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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 $87Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Remaining: 7
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 369
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $187Tickets Available: 398
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $97Avg. price ~ $289Tickets Available: 145
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  • May
    06
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Romeo and Juliet
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    Michael R. Klein Theatre
    location20004, 450 7th Street Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 450 7th Street Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $58Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 159
    View Tickets
  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Jersey Boys
    National Theatre - DC • 1,705 seats
    National Theatre - DC
    location20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw  Washington, DClocation20004, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC, US
    From $97Avg. price ~ $280Tickets Available: 153
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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 $36Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 67
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Capital One Hall
Tysons Corner, VA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 3
Next Show: May 21, 2027
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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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GALA Hispanic Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 14
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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Michael R. Klein Theatre
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 16
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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National Theatre - DC
Washington, DC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 20
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center
Rockville, MD
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 1
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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Sidney Harman Hall
Washington, DC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 13
Next Show: May 18, 2027
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Silver Spring Stage
Silver Spring, MD
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows: 5
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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The Ark at Signature Theatre - Arlington
Arlington, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows: 31
Next Show: May 01, 2027
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About Washington DC Shows in May

Spring brings 108 shows to Washington DC during May 2027. The next scheduled performance takes place at National Theatre - DC 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 Washington DC during May 2027?

Browse 108 upcoming theatre performances, Broadway productions, comedy shows, family entertainment, dance performances, musicals, and live stage events taking place throughout Washington DC.

When is the next scheduled show?

The next scheduled performance takes place at National Theatre - DC 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 $33. 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 Washington DC 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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