Broadway in May 2027
26 shows and 1,004 performances in May 2027: what opens, what closes and what plays all month.
All times Eastern. Listed from the theaters' published schedules; last checked Nov 7. Pick a day to see every show and curtain time.
Quick take
1,004 performances of 26 shows are listed in May 2027.
- 22 on Broadway
- 31 days with shows
- 358 matinees
- 1 closing
- Busiest day: Sat, May 1, 2027, with 54 performances of 26 shows.
- Matinees: 54 on Wednesdays, 140 on Saturdays and 143 on Sundays, plus 21 on other days.
- Mondays are quiet: about 4 shows, against 25 on other days.
- 22 Broadway shows play the whole month, plus 3 Off-Broadway.
Opening Off-Broadway
First performances in May
Closing in May
Final performances with a confirmed date
Running all month
Broadway shows playing from the first of May to the last
Plus 3 Off-Broadway shows running all month. See Off-Broadway →
Common questions
How many Broadway shows are playing in May 2027?
26 shows have performances listed in May 2027: 22 on Broadway and 4 Off-Broadway or elsewhere in New York, 1,004 performances in all.
What opens on Broadway in May 2027?
No Broadway openings or first previews are listed for May 2027 yet.
Which shows close in May 2027?
Kiss of the Spider Woman (May 9). Closing dates can move if a run is extended.
When are the matinees in May 2027?
358 matinees are listed in May 2027: 54 on Wednesdays, 140 on Saturdays and 143 on Sundays, plus 21 on other days. Pick a day in the calendar for exact curtain times.
What is the busiest day on Broadway in May 2027?
Saturday, May 1 has the most: 54 performances of 26 shows.