Shows To See In Houston In May
Mind-blowing musicals, laugh-out-loud comedy masterpieces, or Tony-winning hits?
The choice is yours this month with these shows to see in Houston this May! Whether it's a blockbuster Broadway sensation right on your doorstep or your favourite concert, there's a show with your name on it.
Drunk Shakespeare
Jun 1 - 30
The Emerald Theatre
Take a journey to a mysterious hidden venue where mayhem awaits! Enter through a secret door and discover a glam cocktail bar and library where the infamous Drunk Shakespeare Society are ready to perform! But the main event really begins when one actor takes to the stage after at least five shots of whiskey and attempts to perform an entire play by William Shakespeare. No two shows are the same, four sober actors must try and keep the script going whilst one actor tackles the script through blurred vision and slurred words.
Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo
Jun 26 - 27
Cullen Theater
An all-American, all-male, drag ballet corps which parodies the conventions and cliches of romantic and classical ballet. For the future, there are plans for new works in the repertoire: new cities, states and countries to perform in; and for the continuation of the TROCKS' original purpose: to bring the pleasure of dance to the widest possible audience. They will, as they have done for nearly 40 years, 'Keep on Trockin'!
In The Heights
Jun 1
Sarofim Hall
Before Hamilton took over the world there was In the Heights! Lin-Manuel Miranda's exuberant portrait of Manhattan's Latino community on the island's Washington Heights was a sensational blockbuster show in its own right, picking up four Tony Awards and earning Miranda his first nomination for the Pulitzer Prize.
Houston Ballet - Sparrow
Jun 12 - 22
Brown Theater
Houston Ballet takes flight with Sparrow, a spirited evening of dance that brings together three masterful works from across the ballet spectrum, headlined by Sparrow from Houston Ballet's Artistic Director Stanton Welch. Alongside the dynamism of Welch, the triple bill also features the dazzling work of George Balanchine and the depth of Ben Stevenson O.B.E., completing a glorious program.
Houston Ballet - Raymonda
Jun 1 - 8
Brown Theater
Houston Ballet present Stanton Welch's glorious adaptation of Marius Petipa's mesmerizing Raymonda, the last of the Grand 19th Century Russian Ballets. Featuring a full live orchestra performing Alexander Glazunov's score and spectacular costumes designed by Roberta Guidi di Bagno, don't miss this thrilling production!
Jerry Seinfeld
Jun 7
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
He will always be unquestionably linked to his namesake series, but since finishing it in 1998, Jerry Seinfeld has kept extremely busy. In 2002 he starred as the subject of "Comedian", a behind-the-scenes documentary film that followed him both on and off-stage travelling on his national stand-up tour, which reflected on his post-Seinfeld life - including fatherhood. He's continued to work of various TV projects ever since, and regularly hits the road on tour to show the newcomers how it's done.
BINI
Jun 9
713 Music Hall
Hailing all the way from south east Asia, this Filipino girl group is coming to stages all across the United States this summer! BINI is a sisterhood comprised of eight members: Stacey, Gwen, Colet, Aiah, Maloi, Mikha, Sheena and Jhoanna! Admist a global pandemic, BINI brought their token pop-girl magic with global hit "Da Coconut", catapulting them onto the world stage!
Shakira
Jun 15 - 16
Toyota Center
World music superstar Shakira continues her massive 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' world tour this year. One of the few Latin music stars to also dominate the English language charts, Shakira, who hails from Colombia, is best known in North America for her breakout hit 'Whenever, wherever', and the inescapable jam 'Hips Don't Lie (feat. Wyclef Jean)', which remains one of the best-selling digital singles of all time. With her unmistakable vocals, which incorporate the odd yodel here and there, real songwriting chops and some very truthful hips, Shakira is a real all-rounder.
Tony Baker
Jun 1
The Improv
Your favorite comedian's favorite comedian is headed out on tour. Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, Illinois, Tony Baker reaches far across the entertainment industry. Not content to stick to live stand-up, he has appeared in movies and several TV shows including HBO's All Def Comedy and Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks. He appeared as a finalist on NBC's The Last Comic Standing! Playing only a few dates, make sure you get your tickets now!
JR De Guzman
Jun 5 - 8
The Improv
Fusing together music and comedy, rising star JR De Guzman hit the number one spot on the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts with his debut album 'Dual Citizen', and now the hilarious Phillipino-American is coming to you on his newest tour, Boyfriend Material, showcasing his new material following the release of his most recent debut hour special 'I'm Your Son, Papa!'. Expect plenty of jokes, singing and dating stories!
Beyonce
Jun 28 - 29
NRG Stadium
All hail Queen Bey! Beyonce is back on the road, this time celebrating her three time 2025 Grammy Award-winning album, Cowboy Carter. Led by singles 'Texas Hold 'Em' and '16 Carriages', her 2024 record saw Bey reclaim country, shining a light on black pioneers of the genre while adding her own inimitable style. This is one rodeo you don't want to miss!
