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Best Shows in May 2025

Kimberly Akimbo at Emerson Colonial Theater

Kimberly Akimbo

Get ready for a musical extravaganza! The dazzling creation from Jeanine Tesori and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire is hitting the road for a spectacular national tour across North America. Kicking off in the fall of 2024, this tour promises to bring the heart, humor, and unforgettable moments of this poignant new musical to a city near you.

Menopause The Musical 2 at Lynn Memorial Auditorium

Menopause The Musical 2

The girls are back as they set sail on the high seas with Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Menopause! In the hotly anticipated sequel to the ever-popular Menopause The Musical, we rejoin the four original characters five years on as they tell the tale of their lives, loves and losses on an all-expense-paid cruise! Menopause The Musical 2 is sure to leave you laughing, singing and dancing all night long.

Boston Ballet - Romeo et Juliette at Citizens Bank Opera House

Boston Ballet - Romeo et Juliette

Boston Ballet presents a refreshing take on Shakespeare's classic story of star-crossed lovers by Jean-Cristophe Maillot, reinterpreting the story from the regretful perspective of Friar Lawrence. With graceful contemporary dance weaved in to Prokofiev's full score, this stunning adaptation of the timeless story was first premiered in 1996, and is a thrilling piece of ballet to witness.

Leanne Morgan at Wang Theater

Leanne Morgan

Leanne Morgan is heading on a massive new tour from 2024! Southern Belle and comedian Leanne Morgan infuses her stand-up comedy with funny and relatable tales of navigating life, motherhood and being a wife. Don't miss her 'Just Getting Started' Tour as she brings the laughs to to a venue near you.

May 3, 2025

Wang Theater

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Colin Mochrie at Nashua Center For The Arts

Colin Mochrie

Perhaps best known as the funnyman without a script (thanks to 14 seasons of smash hit US improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway With Drew Carey), Colin Mochrie's fearless humor and rapid-fire talents have paved the way for a long-lasting career as a standup, actor and best-selling author. Don't miss his scriptless genius and quick wits on his latest tour of North America.

Stayin' Alive at Hanover Theatre

Stayin' Alive

Disco lovers won't want to miss the electrifying and unforgettable music of the Bee Gees that defined an era of dance music throughout the '60s and '70s. The legendary three-piece band of brothers that formed in 1958 had huge hits with 'How Deep Is Your Love,' 'Stayin' Alive' and 'Night Fever.' To date, the band remain one of the biggest selling artists of all time after selling over 220 million records across the world. Take a funky trip down memory lane with this consummate tribute group!

Warren Zeiders at MGM Music Hall

Warren Zeiders

Country star Warren Zeiders returns for the brand new 'The Relapse' 2025 tour! With his gritty voice and soulful guitar, he oozes the very essence of whiskey and cowboy hats. Kicking off in early spring, don't miss your chance to see Zeiders live, with support from fellow country singer Tyler Braden

Samara Joy at Berklee Performance Center

Samara Joy

Jazz crooner Samara Joy is heading out on tour across the States. Making waves in the jazz scene, Samara Joy started making music professionally in 2019 and subsequently won two Grammy awards, one for Best Jazz Vocal Artist, and the other for Best New Artist. The singer has found huge success on TikTok, and appeared on the Today Show. Don't miss out on this new jazz legend on her way to the stars!

Los Tigres del Norte at Wang Theater

Los Tigres del Norte

This six-piece phenomenon from California have brought the Mexican musical genre of norteno to the worldwide stage, and have sold over 32 million records throughout their near-50 year history. This year they can boast a total of six Grammys, six Latin Grammys as well as their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contribution to music.

May 23, 2025

Wang Theater

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Allison Russell at Royale Boston

Allison Russell

The self-taught singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist has redefined 21st-century artistry and is a force to be reckoned with. Two solo albums and three Grammy Award nominations later and Alison is back, channeling the rhythm-first, improvisational energy of great female artists everywhere! Not only has Alison carved a legacy for herself in the music industry through soul-stirring music, but she has also used her platform to elevate, educate, and inspire.

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