Upcoming Shows & Concerts
Planning a special night out? Below is a curated list of upcoming theatrical shows and concerts that we think you might like. Most require the purchase of tickets, which we recommend doing in advance.
For an up-to-date list of other nighttime entertainment options for the week ahead, check out our “Picks of the Week” list, which is available in the Washashores Cape Cod app. The app can be downloaded for free from the Apple and Play stores.
Prize Fight at The Harbor Stage Company
Runs from June 18 – July 11
Shows start at 5 and 7 p.m.
When an uncompromising writer wants to refuse a distinguished award, their silver-tongued agent must convince them to choose prestige over principle. A scrappy, comic battle of ideals and idolatry.
For tickets and more info: https://www.harborstage.org/
The Real Inspector Hound at The Cape Rep Theater
Runs from June 23 – July 19
Shows start at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Considered by many as “nearly perfect,” this is Stoppard at his wittiest. If you love a spoof on an Agatha Christie whodunit, this is the show for you! We originally produced this comic gem in the Outdoor Theater in 1994; Founding Artistic Director Bob Troie directed and designed the sets. We are excited to present it again in the Indoor Theater with Bob’s original design as inspiration.
For tickets and more info: https://caperep.org/
Chelsea Handler: The High and Mighty Tour at The Cape Cod Melody Tent
June 27
Show starts at 8 p.m.
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, and seven-time New York Times best-selling author whose humor and candor have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. After a strong seven-year run as the host of E!’s top-rated Chelsea Lately, a tenure in which she was the only female late-night talk show host on-air, she launched her documentary series, Chelsea Does, followed by her talk show Chelsea on Netflix in 2016. She has penned seven New York Times best-selling books, six of which have reached #1, including her seventh and most recent book I’ll Have What She’s Having, published February 2025.
For tickets and more info: https://www.melodytent.org
1776: The Musical at The Academy of Performing Arts
Runs from July 2 – July 19
Shows start at 2 and 7 p.m.
Step back into the fervor and excitement of America’s founding with “1776,” a performance where history and captivating drama intertwine. This dramatically charged rendition will transport viewers to the throes of revolution as the founding fathers debate, ponder, and passionately argue over what would become the Declaration of Independence. With performances spanning Thursdays through Sundays in July 2026, audiences can relive the thrilling turmoil that paved the way for a nation. Each performance promises an emotional journey through time, underscored by brilliant performances and a live score that captures the era’s indomitable spirit. Secure your tickets now for this soul-stirring experience, and be part of witnessing firsthand the fiery path to freedom that shaped a nation. Don’t miss your chance to be part of history being rebrought to life!
For tickets and more info: https://www.academyplayhouse.org/
An Evening with the BOSS Project: The Premier Bruce Springsteen Tribute at The Cape Cod Melody Tent
July 5, 2026
Concert starts at 7 p.m.
Bruce Springsteen is one of the last living legends; known to many as the voice of the working class and pioneer of heartland rock, The Boss is more than a nickname – it’s a never-say-die battlecry, illuminating the last remnants of the American Dream. Every legend has an origin story, and Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band’s starts and ends with one resounding sentiment: “you have to see them live.” The reality of that statement became so glaringly obvious to a group of South Florida musicians that they decided to duplicate the spirit of Asbury Park with The Boss Project – a full-fledged, close as you can get to the real deal, tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band.
Website Link: https://www.melodytent.org
OVL Big Band at The Cotuit Center for the Arts
July 7, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening of timeless jazz, swing, and big band favorites as the OVL Big Band takes the stage at Tangletuit on Tuesday, July 7. The 18-piece OVL Big Band, under the direction of David Jost, features Jennifer Perrault on vocals. The band plays high-powered, contemporary, big band arrangements written for Maynard Ferguson, Gordon Goodwin, Tom Kubis, Buddy Rich, Thad Jones, and several others. The band features many CCfA All-star regulars including: Paul Ross, Peter Murray, David Jost, Berke McKelvey, Scott LaRiviere, Tom Borning, and Joe Mongelli. The band is sponsored by the Osterville Village Library.
For tickets and more info: https://cotuit.org
Mavis Staples at the Payomet Performing Arts Center
July 9, 2026
Concert starts at 7 p.m.
More than seventy years after a high-school a cappella teacher tried and failed to change her singing style, Mavis Staples has one of the most recognizable voices in the world, with resonant phrasing and vocals so warm and textured, they feel like a physical presence.
Not only is Mavis still making studio albums, she’s still on the road, returning to venues like the Newport Folk Festival, where she’s been a fixture since 1964. This July at Newport, Public Enemy founders Chuck D and Flavor Flav dropped to their knees to bow down before her. She made clear it was all unnecessary, but there’s something regal about her that people respond to — a grace that rises out of lived experience.
For more info and tickets: https://payomet.org/
The Drowsy Chaperone at The Cotuit Center for the Arts
Show runs from July 9 to 26
Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Golden Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.
Hailed by New York Magazine as “The Perfect Broadway Musical,”The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.
For tickets and more info: https://cotuit.org/
A “Golden Era of Nightclubs” Cabaret with Lisa Kantor at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
July 12, 2026
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
After winning the Mike Renzi Award in Provincetown and getting multiple rave reviews both in Boston and New York City with this well-received cabaret show, singer Lisa Kantor is thrilled to bring SHADOWS to the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. SHADOWS gives us a peek behind the curtains and an opportunity to celebrate the singers who stood center stage inside the smoky clubs, speakeasies and cabarets of the 1940’s. During “The Golden Era of Nightclubs,” live music thrived in intimate settings that felt raw and real. Lisa Kantor pays homage to these iconic singers and weaves in and out of this extraordinary era with the songs of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, the Gershwins, Peggy Lee and more. Through the singers’ voices that were integrally woven into the fabric of the times, Lisa invites us inside the club, where the music tells stories, people are transported, and the energy is always electric!
For tickets and more info: https://www.cultural-center.org/
Hairspray at The Cape Playhouse
Runs from July 15 – August 8
Shows start at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a joyful romp through the early 1960s – a time in which traditional roles were about to clash with counter culture, yielding a whole new way of being a community. Based on Cape Cod’s beloved John Waters’ iconic film, Hairspray is filled to the brim with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy finds herself in a struggle for integration that pits her against the reigning Teen Queen. Full of period charm and dance that will take you back in time, it reminds us of the power of music to change the world for the better – because, after all, you can’t stop the beat!
For tickets and more info: https://capeplayhouse.com/
The Jack of Hearts Club at The Provincetown Theater
Runs from July 16 – Sept. 6
Shows start at 2 and 7 p.m.
Returning from a sold-out engagement in October 2025, Jon Richardson’s new musical celebrates a vibrant community that finds refuge, resilience, and joy inside a beloved queer bar. Through music and shared stories of identity and belonging, this gathering becomes a testament to chosen family and the importance of a safe harbor.
For tiekets and more info: https://www.provincetowntheater.org/
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever at The Cape Cod Melody Tent
Runs from July 24 – 25
Shows starts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday
John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Most recently, Mulaney can be seen as the host, writer and executive producer of his Netflix talk show EVERYBODY’S LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show serves as the continuation of the series EVERYBODY’S IN LA. The series features monologues, guests, pre-taped sketches, musical segments and more. EVERYBODY’S IN LA, was a six-night live comedy series that explored Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2024. In December 2024, Mulaney starred in the Broadway play “All In: Comedy About Love,” alongside a cast including Fred Armisen, Richard Kind and Renee Elise Goldsberry. Mulaney is currently on the first leg of his newest stand-up tour, JOHN MULANEY: MISTER WHATEVER, performing across North America. Mulaney can next be seen in the Amazon MGM Studios film, MADDEN, an upcoming American biographical sports drama directed by David O. Russell.
For tickets and more info: https://www.melodytent.org/
